Directing

Dušan Kasalica

Dušan Kasalica was born in Nikšić, Montenegro. He completed his studies in film directing at the Faculty of Drama Arts in Cetinje, Montenegro, where he is presently employed in the Department of Film and Television directing. His short film "A matter of will" received the Heart of Sarajevo award for the best short film at the 21st Sarajevo Film Festival and has been showcased at various esteemed …

Known For

The FactoryThe Factory · 2019
The Factory
★ 5.02019
MovieDrama
Five uniquely moving films about motherhood—bubbling up in the grocery store, the cemetery, or even a car ride—come together in this omnibus film set in Sarajevo.
The Elegy of LaurelThe Elegy of Laurel · 2021
The Elegy of Laurel
★ 6.02021
MovieDrama
Filip, a sophisticated university professor, goes with his wife to a spa on the coast. After a few of days spent in the comfy and monotonous ambiance of the hotel, their seemingly ideal marriage is over. Filip is left by his wife. Everything seems to indicate that his life is collapsing, but Filip, refined and armed with confidence, faces each new circumstance with unusual ease. Deep in the forest, a new fantasy world will break him down, but also give him a chance for a new beginning.
SoaSoa · 2017
Soa
★ 5.02017
MovieDrama
The story follows a man who lives in an isolated farm with his wife. In the rugged mountainous area they live usual tedious rural life. It is full of rehearsed routine tasks around the farm and endless wandering through wild landscapes. Autumn is long and in such an environment he prepares atrocious crime. He puts on a woman's wardrobe and troubling ram. The man is left alone. People are saying there was a man…A very strange enchanted man…They say he wandered very far, very far…
Until the Day Ends
Dec 28, 2026
Until the Day Ends · 2026
Until the Day Ends
2026
MovieDramaRomance
Two teenagers protesting political repression must flee, taking with them only their love and a dog.
A Matter of WillA Matter of Will · 2015
A Matter of Will
★ 5.52015
MovieComedyDrama
Story follows a group of chubby kids in weight loss camp, located in a seaside resort, far from a city, and their authoritarian Instructor who tries to teach his ideology grounded in "Men's Health" literature.
WarsWars · 2013
Wars
2013
MovieDrama
A history teacher from Belgrade and his wife arrive in a Montenegrin seaside town in order to combat his debilitating depression, which burdens their relationship. While Nikolija does research in a museum, Damjan wanders aimlessly through the dormant town. Then he encounters an mysterious local lady and her grandson.
BreastsBreasts · 2020
Breasts
★ 5.52020
MovieDrama
Three friends, Jelena, Ana and Zorka meat three days before 20-year's high school reunion. Ana lives in a neighboring country, she's a biochemist and she has diagnosed (correctly) herself with breast cancer. Fuki their best male friend, never moved from their hometown, lives with his high-spirited grandmother, and occasionally gets involved with dubious people and business schemes. Each of the ladies used to be in love with Fuki at some point in their lives, but after all, they remained best friends. In three days, they all have a great challenge: to help Ana find the money for the operation. They will have to go through serious soul-searching, in order to find courage and strength to bring out the best and most noble in them. Breasts define all of them, not only as a metaphor.
You Have the NightYou Have the Night · 2018
You Have the Night
★ 4.32018
MovieDrama
After leaving the ship on which she works, Sanja finds herself stranded, with nowhere to go but home. The shipyard has filed for bankruptcy, leaving many workers out of work. A storm comes; one life is lost. Luka is waiting for the night in the woods. The night when everything could change.

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BreastsBreasts · 2020
Breasts
★ 5.52020
MovieDrama
Three friends, Jelena, Ana and Zorka meat three days before 20-year's high school reunion. Ana lives in a neighboring country, she's a biochemist and she has diagnosed (correctly) herself with breast cancer. Fuki their best male friend, never moved from their hometown, lives with his high-spirited grandmother, and occasionally gets involved with dubious people and business schemes. Each of the ladies used to be in love with Fuki at some point in their lives, but after all, they remained best friends. In three days, they all have a great challenge: to help Ana find the money for the operation. They will have to go through serious soul-searching, in order to find courage and strength to bring out the best and most noble in them. Breasts define all of them, not only as a metaphor.

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