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Graduated in film directing at the prestigious Faculty of Dramatic Arts (FDU) in Belgrade.After graduation, he directed “Almost Ordinary Story” and several movies and TV series in his hometown, Belgrade in Serbia.
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My wish is to have more and more co-productions in all former Yugoslavia countries, and also to spread all over the Balkan. I am "yugonostalgic" person, I was born during Yugoslavia and it was very difficult to me that all that collapsed and crushed like house of cards.
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Drago Lazetich, award winning director was born in Yugoslavia and grew up in California and studied theatre arts, acting techniques such as Method, Meisner and with the legendary filmmaker, Roger Corman.
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The 2026 Cannes Film Festival once again transformed the French Riviera into the center of the cinematic world, bringing together acclaimed filmmakers, rising talents, and international stars for one of the most anticipated events in global cinema. From red carpet premieres to thought-provoking independent films, this year’s festival celebrated storytelling in all its forms.
Join us for an exclusive screening of "Sleep No More" at the Festival de Cannes on Sunday, May 19th. Time: 5:30pm Venue: Palais B.
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