| Autumn premiere of Mancevski's Shadows |
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| Thursday, 26 July 2007 | |
The distributor (the world renown production company "Bavaria Film") will decide where the world premiere will take place. Mancevski is completing the film editing at Goldcrest Post Production studio in New York. - The films that I make are films for the people and not for the locations. I'm more than happy when the story also functions if it were shoot somewhere else. Usually I hear comments of those who have seen "Before the Rain" - this story could have taken place in my home country Kashmir or somewhere else in the Middle East, said Mancevski when asked whether he was still inspired by Macedonia. Speaking about his latest film, Mancevski said "Shadows" was a story that could be put in only one sentence. - It's a modern film, taking place in the modern world i.e. how we, as people, are treating our community, our ancestors, the un-born, our moral obligations, stated Mancevski. While assembling the film crew, Mancevski wanted them to be true professionals, someone who knew the job. - It's always important to be to have Macedonian film workers, largely due to the fact that the film is Macedonian, said Mancevski. Recently, Mancesvki received the honorary title of Macedonian ambassador of culture. - It's a recognition and a responsibility. However, I don't need to have an official title to act with responsibility towards the country I come from, towards the people I grew up with, who I represent whether like it or not, said the Macedonian film director in an interview with the Voice of America, Macedonian language program. He considered the Macedonian culture needed various art work for its adequate presentation in the world, but also an organised system supported by the state. - No individual can do it by him/herself. The Euro 4,5 million budget of "Shadows" was provided mostly by the Macedonian Ministry of Culture and by Spanish, German, Bulgarian and Italian co-producers. |
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