The Liberation of Skopje

Set in Skopje during the German occupation of World War II, this drama follows a young boy named Zoran as he witnesses the poverty and violence of the era. While his father is away fighting with the partisans, Zoran's family struggles to survive the hardships of the war. Their situation is altered when Zoran's Macedonian mother develops a romantic relationship with a German officer.

The film was directed by Danilo Šerbedžija and Rade Šerbedžija, with a screenplay written by Dušan Jovanović and Rade Šerbedžija. The cast includes Rade Šerbedžija as Gjorgjija, Silvija Stojanovska as Lenche, Nebojša Glogovac as Dushan, and Mikko Nousiainen as Hans. This production was a collaborative effort between companies from the United Kingdom, Macedonia, Finland, and Croatia.

Produced with a budget of 2 million USD, the film has a runtime of 110 minutes. Since its release on September 10, 2016, it has maintained a general audience reception reflected in its scores. On IMDb, the film holds a rating of 6.4 based on 125 votes, while it has a slightly higher rating of 6.7 on TMDB from 38 votes.