Synopsis
Four Passports is a first-person documentary about migration and identity in the aftermath of Yugoslavia's disappearance, told from the perspective of filmmaker Mihajlo Jevtic. From the SFRY to today’s Serbia, from Mihajlo’s childhood into his adulthood: This is a film made by a guy about to leave his country, his emigrant’s suitcase. The story of four passports and one country – a farewell 25 years in the making.
Combining present-day footage, his family's super 8 archives and animation, Mihajlo reflects on growing up in a society that falls apart and is rebuilt, but no longer perceived as one’s own. In doing so, he embarks on a journey through the microcosm of his family and friends in search for all the "token" images and memories which he'll pack into his suitcase when he leaves...
Combining present-day footage, his family's super 8 archives and animation, Mihajlo reflects on growing up in a society that falls apart and is rebuilt, but no longer perceived as one’s own. In doing so, he embarks on a journey through the microcosm of his family and friends in search for all the "token" images and memories which he'll pack into his suitcase when he leaves...
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