It is a great pleasure to address the esteemed audience of the SEE FF-Paris-Berlin-Washington 2025 Southeast European Film Festival. For years, the SEE festival has succeeded in showcasing the best of Southeast European cinema to Western Europe and America. Beyond celebrating talent and promoting film professionals, the SEE Film Festival bridges differences, elevates, connects, and fosters mutual learning. In these times of social and political divisions, culture—where dialogue and exchange are inherent—serves to unify society, encouraging cohesion and better understanding, sparking new ideas and forging stronger connections. A vibrant, evolving culture supports its members and invites others to join.
Together, we can achieve small victories that lead to a true cultural revival, establishing a deserved place for culture in every country and society.
Once again, Montenegro is represented at the SEE festival with both feature and documentary films. The International selection jury has selected the feature “Forever Hold Your Peace” directed by Ivan Marinović, documentaries „Goodlands“ by Vladimir Perović, and „The Last Yu Film Romantic“ by Radoslav Stanišić, and short feature film “Blue Requiem” by Danilo Marunović.
This year, the festival will also present the award for best documentary film, named after the renowned French documentary filmmaker Frédéric Rossif (1922-1990), who was born in Cetinje.
Film is not only a crucial cultural segment but also a developmental resource and a national brand. Our goal is to enhance the visibility and status of Montenegrin cinema, ensuring it has the future it deserves. The Ministry of Culture and Media is dedicated to legislative changes in the cultural field and will work to increase Montenegro's international presence through stable, continuous action. We are committed to supporting young cultural creators, providing them with a stable future, and fostering cultural creativity.
With deep appreciation for your achievements since the festival's inception in 2011, and for future accomplishments, I congratulate you on your continued success and wish you a successful festival!
The Ministry of Culture and Media of Montenegro Tamara Vujović and The Minister of Culture of France Rachida Dati at the Cannes Film Festival 2025, accompanied by Jelena Jovanović Nikolić, director of the Directorate for Cultural and Artistic Creation
Together, we can achieve small victories that lead to a true cultural revival, establishing a deserved place for culture in every country and society.
Once again, Montenegro is represented at the SEE festival with both feature and documentary films. The International selection jury has selected the feature “Forever Hold Your Peace” directed by Ivan Marinović, documentaries „Goodlands“ by Vladimir Perović, and „The Last Yu Film Romantic“ by Radoslav Stanišić, and short feature film “Blue Requiem” by Danilo Marunović.
This year, the festival will also present the award for best documentary film, named after the renowned French documentary filmmaker Frédéric Rossif (1922-1990), who was born in Cetinje.
Film is not only a crucial cultural segment but also a developmental resource and a national brand. Our goal is to enhance the visibility and status of Montenegrin cinema, ensuring it has the future it deserves. The Ministry of Culture and Media is dedicated to legislative changes in the cultural field and will work to increase Montenegro's international presence through stable, continuous action. We are committed to supporting young cultural creators, providing them with a stable future, and fostering cultural creativity.
With deep appreciation for your achievements since the festival's inception in 2011, and for future accomplishments, I congratulate you on your continued success and wish you a successful festival!
The Ministry of Culture and Media of Montenegro Tamara Vujović and The Minister of Culture of France Rachida Dati at the Cannes Film Festival 2025, accompanied by Jelena Jovanović Nikolić, director of the Directorate for Cultural and Artistic Creation
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