Lavender
Directed and written by: Mateja Raičković
Cinematography: Layan Nairoukh, Valeria Salas Montero, Noor Hanania, Mateja Raičković
Editing: Sara Ristić
Sound: Bojana Ruvidić
Music: Anastasija Koković
Producers: Emily Emina Džindo
Production: ELTE, Female Art Rising Festival, Sarajevski otvoreni centar
“Lavander” is a personal documentary that follows director Mateja Raičković on a journey of healing and self-reclamation. Through intimate conversations, family encounters, and moments of reflection in nature, the film explores themes of vulnerability, trauma, connection, and inner strength. It is a quiet and emotional meditation on transformation and acceptance.
Mateja Raičković completed her undergraduate studies in directing at the Faculty of Dramatic Arts in Cetinje and earned her master’s degree in filmmaking at ELTE University in Budapest. She primarily works in documentary film and has participated in workshops such as Talent Camp (Jugendfilmtage, Zurich), Beldocs Balkan Young Talents, ACTive Creative Documentary School, BorderPass, and AJB DOC. “Lavender” is her most personal project to date. In 2024, she received support from the Film Centre of Montenegro for her short fiction film Južina.