Dream 1991 / Sen 1991
The feature length documentary titled Dream 1991 takes us into the vortex of Slovenian history and into a series of events and stories that have shaped the creation of today’s independent and sovereign Republic of Slovenia.
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Dream 1991 moves us to a time when the Slovenian nation found itself at the crossroads of pivotal decisions. We look at the events of that time and their impact on the individual, through the eyes of the family and three generations who, in their own way, face the uncertainty of their situation and the uncertainty of their future. The background of the independence process is illuminated by the film throughout numerous interviews with, at the time, active participants of the process, such as writers, journalists, members of the first Slovenian government, members of the Territorial Defence, and numerous other participants. A diverse video and photo archive complements the author's film language and evokes memories of the time when television was the most popular and widespread window into the world. Diligent and self-sacrificing media reporting and documentation of on-going events of the time thus finds its place in this film and enables viewer an authentic journey through time.
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“With Dream 1991, I wanted to give voice to people who have changed our history often in a quiet, unobtrusive, and unheard ways. I wanted to give them a place in the entire process of the independence of Slovenia. During my extensive research work, I drew inspiration for the story from a family that, in its own way, bravely contributes to the creation of their own country.
I’m truly impressed by the determination, passion, and extraordinary courage of Slovenians during this period. Together, they longed for a better future. I admire them and I dedicate this film to them.”
Dream 1991
Release year: 2021
Executive Producer: David Sipoš
Written and Directed by: Matías Zemljič
Produced by: Alen Prelesnik, Lucija Firbas
Cinematography by: Simon Gosnik, ZFS
Edited by: Matías Zemljič, Matjaž Feguš, Patrik Krajnc
Music by: Tim Žibrat
Make-up by: Mateja Naberšnik, Tjaša Kerček, Vanja Božič, Anja Skok
Costume Design by: Estera Lovrec
Visual Effects by: Jernej Župevc, Nejc Kavka, Vid Planinc
Color Grading by: Simon Gosnik
Sound Design by: Tim Žibrat, Tomaž Pritekelj
Film Supported by: Slovenian Film Centre and others
Dream 1991 was supported by Slovenian Film Centre in honour of the 30th anniversary of the proclamation and defence of the independent Republic of Slovenia.