Miroslav Terzić's "3 Weeks After" Film and Its Message on Everyday Violence

Variety

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Miroslav Terzić highlights the issues of everyday violence and suicide in his new film "3 Weeks After," written in 2023. A mass shooting at a school in Serbia, the director's home country, occurred during the screenplay writing process. Terzić noted that when he realized how closely this event aligned with his script, he felt that what happened was real life and not just a film. This situation underscores how urgent and important the themes of the film are.

The film addresses the prevalent issues of violence and suicide among youth, emphasizing that such problems are not discussed enough in society. Terzić expresses that discussions about suicide in Bulgaria often happen too late. This leads to the challenges and emotional struggles faced by young people being overlooked. The director argues that these topics need to be brought to the forefront more.

"3 Weeks After" aims to convey an important message to viewers, going beyond being just a film. Terzić believes that society needs to be more sensitive to preventing such incidents. While the film questions the difficulties faced by young people and ways to cope with them, it also encourages viewers to reflect.