Films
Stories That Deserve to Be Remembered
Every Film Begins
with a Question.
Explore our current productions below.
At Stari Lav Films, we investigate overlooked histories, uncover forgotten voices, and bring the past to life through meticulous research and compelling storytelling. Each production is rooted in historical integrity and created to preserve memory, spark conversation, and encourage audiences to see history from a new perspective.
Actually, We Were Revolutionaries
The story they couldn't silence.
Through one of the final in-depth interviews with Julienne Bušić, Actually, We Were Revolutionaries examines the Croatian Spring, political exile, personal sacrifice, and the enduring power of memory. Blending archival footage, historical research, and first-hand testimony, the film offers an intimate portrait of a woman whose story challenges conventional understandings of history.
Status: Now In Festivals
Watch the trailer for
Actually, We Were Revolutionaries.
Daughters of the Diaspora
The women who carried history across generations.
Daughters of the Diaspora explores the lives of Croatian women during the Croatian Spring, whose resilience, activism, and cultural identity helped preserve a nation's story far beyond its borders. Through personal narratives and historical research, the film examines how memory is carried across families, communities, and generations.
Status: In Production
The Octopus File
When books became evidence.
The Octopus File investigates one of Canada's lesser-known Cold War stories, revealing how surveillance reached into disempowered communities and independent bookstores. Drawing on archival records and investigative research, the film asks difficult questions about civil liberties, government power, and the lasting impact of political fear.
Status: In Production
More Stories Are
On The Horizon
Research never stops.
Stari Lav Films continues to investigate new historical subjects and develop future film projects that preserve overlooked stories and inspire meaningful conversations.
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