THE HAPPIEST MAN IN THE WORLD (2022)

Fiction, 95 min.

Najsrekjniot chovek na svetot - original title


Director Teona Strugar Mitevska

Screenwriters Elma Tataragić & Teona Strugar Mitevska

Producers Labina Mitevska, Maria Møller Christoffersen, Sébastien Delloye, Danijel Hocevar, Vanja Sremac, Amra Baksic Camo & Adis Dapo

Produced by Sisters & Brother Mitevski, Frau film, Entre Chien et Loup, Vertigo, Terminal 3 & SCCA/pro.ba

Supported by North Macedonia Film Agency, Eurimages, The Danish Film Institute, Slovenian Film Centre, Croatian Audovisual Centre, Fondacija za kinemantografiju Sarajevo & Ministry of Culture and Sport, Canton Sarajevo


Asja, a 40-year-old single woman, lives in Sarajevo. In order to meet new people, she ends up spending her Saturday in a speed dating event. She's matched with Zoran, a 43-year-oldbanker. However, Zoran is not looking for love but forgiveness.

Festival and awards Toronto International Filmfestival 2022: Official Selection, Venice Film Festival 2022 - Orizzonti: Official Selection, Pula Film Festival 2023: Best Actor, Croatian Minority Coproductions & Croatian Minority Co-Production Competition, Slovene Film Festival 2022: Best Make-Up (Najboljso masko), Les Arcs European Film Festival 2022: Grand Prize of the Jury International Competition & Young Jury Prize, Palm Springs International Film Festival 2023: Bridging Award - Special Mention & Brussels International Film Festival 2023: Best Sound & Best Actress