To Hold a Mountain
by Biljana Tutorov and Petar Glomazić
Planina, orig. To Hold a Mountain, 2026, documentary, co-production, digital DCP, 1,77:1 (16:9), 25, c, 103 min
RS, FR, ME, SI
Finished
On the remote peaks of Sinjajevina, the largest pastureland in the Balkans, a mother and daughter proudly defend their mountain and their nomadic herding tradition against the establishment of a NATO military training ground. The two are bound by an extraordinary love and by bitter memories.
Our film is an ambitious auteur project, born out of activism, which gave it its ethical framework. Global visibility enables a broad discussion of the themes linking Gara's and Nada's stories: militarization, ecology and (the lack of) women's rights.
| Festival | Award | Year |
|---|---|---|
| 32nd Sarajevo Film Festival |
The Heart of Sarajevo (Jury Award), best film (Documentary)
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2026 |
| 42nd Sundance Film Festival |
Main Award (Jury Award), best film (Documentary, International)
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2026 |
Cvinger Film was founded in 2011 by film director Rok Biček. The company was established with the aim of developing and producing author-driven documentary and fiction films by emerging talents from Slovenia and the wider region, while also supporting lasting, evolving, and fruitful relationships with established filmmakers. Cvinger Film has produced and co-produced ten films, including feature documentaries and fiction films, as well as two mid-length documentaries and six short films.