Ten years ago a group of climbers started bolting several walls in Rugova Valley, in western Kosovo. It is then that started the free climbing movement in the country. A video
A canyon in central Bosnia and the desire for a unique experience in uncontaminated nature. Massimo Moratti, with his video camera, takes on a discovery of the Rakitnica valley. Special thanks to www.scorpio.ba
Sexist advertisements are invading Chişinău, the capital of Moldova. The image of the woman depicted is clear: sexy and beautiful, a good servant for men, a hardworking housewife. Two companies using such advertisement have already been sued. But people still bump into billboards with sexy women all over. A video feature
‘The Perpetual Theatre of Kosovo’ is a documenatry film which sheds light upon the political situation in Kosovo by examining a range of factors, including internal politics, the Balkan strategy of Serbia, as well as the roles of international actors, such as the United Nations and the European Union. It is directed by Roberto Valussi. Now at disposal on OBC and www.transconflict.com
Artan Puto was born in 1969, and he is now an Albanian university researcher; however, people in the streets still recognize him as the star of Tomka and his friends, one of the most popular children’s movies of Albanian cinema. After 30 years, Artan goes back to Kinostudio, the Albanian Hollywood built by Enver Hoxha in 1952. But Kinostudio has changed since those days, and so has the country. An unusual point of view on today’s Albania and on the changes which took place in this country. A documentary film by Micol Cossali and Davide Sighele - OBC production 2009
Behind each typical product there are people who managed to withstand the regime and the difficult years of transition. Meeting them is often a unique experience. Dessislava Dimitrova is the Head of Slow Food Bulgaria. An interview [March 2011]
"Ark of Europe" presents stories of mixed couples from Bulgaria, Romania and Macedonia. It is based on the anthropological study carried out by three NGOs in the region: "Real Society Foundation "(Bucharest), Journalist's Association " Balkan Forum" (Bulgaria) and "Youth Forum" (Macedonia). The story of Recep and Silvia, Bulgaria. It is financed by European Cultural Foudnation, Soros Foundation and Romanian National Administration of Cultural Fund. Written by Tanya Mangalakova, camera by Stefan Kostov, edited by Konstantin Kirilov
"Ark of Europe" presents stories of mixed couples from Bulgaria, Romania and Macedonia. It is based on the anthropological study carried out by three NGOs in the region: "Real Society Foundation "(Bucharest), Journalist's Association " Balkan Forum" (Bulgaria) and "Youth Forum" (Macedonia). The story of Todor and Sevinch, Bulgaria.It is financed by European Cultural Foudnation, Soros Foundation and Romanian National Administration of Cultural Fund. Written by Tanya Mangalakova, camera by Stefan Kostov, edited by Konstantin Kirilov
"Ark of Europe" presents stories of mixed couples from Bulgaria, Romania and Macedonia. It is based on the anthropological study carried out by three NGOs in the region: "Real Society Foundation "(Bucharest), Journalist's Association " Balkan Forum" (Bulgaria) and "Youth Forum" (Macedonia). The story of Selçuk and Lyudmila, Bulgaria. It is financed by European Cultural Foudnation, Soros Foundation and Romanian National Administration of Cultural Fund. Written by Tanya Mangalakova, camera by Stefan Kostov, edited by Konstantin Kirilov