Srđan Kovačević

Zagreb, Croatia, Yugoslavia, 1982

Born in Zagreb, Yugoslavia in 1982. Received MA degree in cinematography on Academy of Dramatic Arts, University
of Zagreb in 2009. From year 2000. working as cameraman for various independent regional film and tv productions (FADE IN, PRO.BA, DRUGI PLAN, FACTUM, RESTART, etc.) shooting documentary films, TV-series, reportage and short films.

Filmography

Films by this director

Factory to the Workers

(Croatia, 2021)

Directed by: Srđan Kovačević

PHOTOGRAPHY: Srđan Kovačević

Synopsis:

Croatia, 2005. A machine tools plant is taken over by its workers. It turns into the only successful example of a factory occupation in post-socialist Europe. Ten years after this revolutionary turning point, the rebellious employee behind the occupation now strives to prevent a production shutdown. Sustainability depends on the sacrifices of the workers protecting their livelihood from the threats of a ruthless economy. For 5 years, director Srđan Kovačev...

color, DCP, 105’

The Thing To Be Done

(Croatia, Serbia, Slovenia, 2025 | Mjesto prikazivanja filma: Kino Forum (SD Stjepan Radić, Jarunska ul. 2))

Directed by: Srđan Kovačević

PHOTOGRAPHY: Srđan Kovačević

Synopsis:

Bivši električar, socijalna radnica i sindikalni aktivist formiraju savez na naizgled nemogućem zadatku. Dok današnja Europa počiva na jeftinom radu migrantskih radnika, sami radnici u potrazi za boljim životom pristaju na loše uvjete rada, prekovremene sate, spavanje u kontejnerima, ucjene poslodavaca i poništavanje vlastitog dostojanstva. Laura Orel, Goran Lukić, Goran Zrnić te njihovo Radničko savjetovalište – njihova su jedina adresa, jedini sav...

color, 88'

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