Guardians of the Formula

Set in October 1958 during the Cold War, this historical drama follows a group of Yugoslavian scientists who suffer lethal radiation exposure during a secret mission. Suspected of developing a nuclear weapon, the victims are sent to a clinic in France for experimental treatment. The plot centers on the tension between the irradiated researchers and their physician, Doctor Mate, as they clash over conflicting political ideologies. Facing a very limited amount of time to live, the scientists must rely on the doctor to perform the first human bone marrow transplant in history.

The film was directed by Dragan Bjelogrlić, who also produced the movie and starred as Leka Ranković. This project follows his 2021 film Toma. The screenplay was written by Vuk Ršumović, and the ensemble cast includes Miki Manojlović as Pavle Savić and Alexis Manenti as Doctor Mate. A co-production between Macedonia, Serbia, Slovenia, and Montenegro, the movie features a total of 26 credited cast members.

Viewers have responded positively to the film. On IMDb, it holds a rating of 8/10 based on 4,600 votes, while on TMDB, it has a score of 7.1/10 from 24 votes.