Zdravko Maletić

First Serbian film shot in Kosovo after its separation, exploring the relations between Serbs and Albanians is inspired by true events and depicted through the fate of two tragic heroes and their families. The film was created from the personal experience of producer and screenwriter Predrag Raonić, observing the reality of journalistic work.

Docu-historical in which the facts are presented in acted and narrative manner. The narrative part chronologically follows events from the fall of the Smederevo fortress to the execution of Karadjordje (1805-1817). The played part of the script relies both on history and traditional beliefs.

Through combination of live action and documentary filmmaking, "Battle of Cegar" shows the events surrounding The First Serbian Uprising, as well as circumstances that led to defeat of Serbian rebels against Ottoman Empire in 1809 during their attempt to conquer the city of Nis, one of the stronger Turkish bastions in the Balkans.