Artistic depictions of psychological violence

Overview

Recent cultural productions in the region have focused on themes of psychological violence and power dynamics.

In Croatia, director Goran Stanković’s debut feature film, ‘Oče naš’ (Our Father), is undergoing a theatrical release. The psychological drama and thriller is inspired by a real-life scandal involving the brutal punishment of patients at an addiction treatment center. The film explores how violence becomes normalized within systems of power.

In North Macedonia, the Laboratorij Cultural Center is set to premiere a modern adaptation of August Strindberg’s ‘The Father’. Directed by Nina Nikolić, the production reinterprets the classic drama to examine contemporary marital dynamics, specifically focusing on mechanisms of control and the escalation of psychological abuse within a family setting.

Entities

Laboratorij Cultural Center · Embassy of Sweden · Goran Stanković · Nina Nikolić · Vučić Perović

Timeline

1 day ago

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Laboratorij Cultural Center to premiere modern adaptation of ‘The Father’
A modern adaptation of August Strindberg’s ‘The Father’, directed by Nina Nikolić, premieres at the Laboratorij Cultural Center on October 13, 2026, exploring contemporary themes of psychological violence.
8 days ago

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Goran Stanković’s film ‘Oče naš’ explores violence in addiction treatment
Director Goran Stanković’s debut film ‘Oče naš’ explores violence and authority in an addiction treatment commune, inspired by a real-life scandal involving the Serbian Orthodox Church.

Sources

oslobodjenje.ba · republika.mk · trn.mk · vecernji.hr · vijesti.hrt.hr