Sevdalinka: The Alchemy of Soul

  • October 22, 2017 / 18:00
  • October 28, 2017 / 14:00

Director: Sali Saliji
Cast: Nedžad Salković, Miroslav Ilić, Hanka Paldum, Merima Njegomir
Turkey, Bosnia and Herzegovina, 2016, 102', color
Bosnian, Serbian with Turkish subtitles

 

Sevdalinka is a traditional genre of folk music from Bosnia and Herzegovina. Sevdalinka is an integral part of the Bosniak culture, but is also spread across the ex-Yugoslavia region, including Croatia, Macedonia, Montenegro and Serbia. The actual composers of many Sevdalinka songs are largely unknown because these are traditional folk songs. This documentary explores the wonderful culture of Sevdalinka.

Sevdah

Sevdah

Whose is this song?

Whose is this song?

The Heart of Wood

The Heart of Wood

No smoking in Sarajevo

No smoking in Sarajevo

Sevdalinka: The Alchemy of Soul

Sevdalinka: The Alchemy of Soul

Soul Train

Soul Train

Trailer

Sevdalinka: The Alchemy of Soul

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