Eighty Plus (Restitucija, ili, San i java stare garde)

Sometimes, the greatest adventure begins at eighty. When Stevan, a jazz musician based in Vienna, learns that his family home in Serbia – confiscated during World War II – is to be returned to him, he embarks on a journey into his past. Amidst old friendships, new encounters, and unexpected twists, a seemingly straightforward restitution process transforms into a quest for home, memory, and a life story far from over – a journey that is as touching as it is humourous. With EIGHTY PLUS, veteran Serbian director Želimir Žilnik once again demonstrates why he is one of the most important voices in Eastern European cinema. Blending documentary and fiction in his signature style, the Golden Bear winner combines personal stories with societal questions regarding property, identity, and the legacy of history, all viewed with warmth and affection. Driven by the charismatic non-professional actor Milan Kovačević and awarded with the FIPRESCI prize, EIGHTY PLUS is a clever, spirited road movie set in modern-day Serbia that proves new beginnings know no age limit. It is a cinematic experience – at once light- hearted and profound – about memory, ageing, and people who far too rarely take centre stage.