Kinopravda Institute

Kinopravda Institute is a factory of ideas exploring the various horizons of cinematic arts in the 21st century. Through a multidisciplinary program that operates along the axis of research-curation the Institute develops and presents creative work for audiences both offline and online. Kinopravda Institute is an independent initiative of the Vlada Petrić Foundation, based in Belgrade, Serbia and operating internationally.

Kinopravda Institute derives its name from the film series by legendary Soviet filmmaker and theorist Dziga Vertov. KINOPRAVDA is a double-homage, also to Vlada Petrić who was Henry Luce Chair of Cinema at Harvard University, and whose namesake foundation provides support for the Institute. Petrić’s book Constructivism in Film is the defining English-language monograph on Vertov’s life and work.

Vlada Petrić

Biography

The life and work of Vlada Petrić, Henry Luce Chair of Cinema at Harvard University and co-founder of the Harvard Film Archive.

Bibliography

Books, essays and articles written by Vlada Petrić.

Filmography

Films, videos and television programs directed by Vlada Petrić.

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Želimir Žilnik honored with in-person tribute in Los Angeles

May 5th 2026

The American Cinematheque hosted an in-person tribute for the acclaimed Serbian filmmaker Želimir Žilnik, a pioneer of docudrama and a key figure of the Yugoslav Black Wave, in late April. Known for his experimental approach, Žilnik blends narrative and documentary elements to explore everyday life and social tensions. As part of the “This Is Not a Fiction” program, the West Coast premiere of his latest film Eighty Plus was presented. The program also included screenings of his earlier works, with select Q&As featuring the filmmaker, in collaboration with Greg de Cuir Jr, Artistic Director of Kinopravda Institute. Žilnik’s films are available for distribution through the Kinopravda Institute catalogue. All inquiries pertaining to film rentals and distribution should be directed to → [email protected]

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