Writing
Krsto Giljen
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Writing
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Krsto Giljen (b. 2002) is a student of Film and Television Directing at the Faculty of Dramatic Arts in Cetinje, Montenegro. His graduation short film, When Friends Part Ways?, marks the culmination of his academic film work. In addition to filmmaking, he is an award- winning poet. His debut poetry collection, Butterfly in the Frame, earned him the national Ratković Poetry Prize for Young Poets in 2023. His second collection, Jimmy, Do You Love Me?, was published in May 2025 by LOM Publishing. Giljen is also the author of several poetic film essays and occasionally works as a journalist, essayist, and critic. He lives and creates in Nikšić, Montenegro.
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Behind the camera
NROn the eve of his 25th birthday, Viktor, a young theatre directing student, spends a premature celebration night with his roommate and childhood friend Jimmy (25). As the alcohol flows and the mood lightens, memories of their shared youth resurface – both the joyful and mischievous moments, as well as the unspoken ones. While Alex (24), Jimmy’s girlfriend, is attending an art exhibition, the two friends cross an invisible line, once again testing the boundaries of their relationship. The morning before Viktor’s birthday brings no resolution – only the weight of a truth that threatens to unravel the very foundation of their friendship. "When Friends Part Ways?" is, above all, a film about coming together – before falling apart.
When Friends Part Ways
2025
NROn the eve of his 25th birthday, Viktor, a young theatre directing student, spends a premature celebration night with his roommate and childhood friend Jimmy (25). As the alcohol flows and the mood lightens, memories of their shared youth resurface – both the joyful and mischievous moments, as well as the unspoken ones. While Alex (24), Jimmy’s girlfriend, is attending an art exhibition, the two friends cross an invisible line, once again testing the boundaries of their relationship. The morning before Viktor’s birthday brings no resolution – only the weight of a truth that threatens to unravel the very foundation of their friendship. "When Friends Part Ways?" is, above all, a film about coming together – before falling apart.
When Friends Part Ways
2025