Lavender (Lavanda)

Mateja Raičković

Lavender is an intimate documentary that follows director Mateja Raičković on her journey of healing and reclaiming her identity. Through intimate conversations, family gatherings and moments of reflection in nature, the film explores the topics of vulnerability, trauma, connection and inner strength. A quiet and emotional meditation on transformation and acceptance.

Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Hungary 2025, '18

DIRECTOR: Mateja Raičković

SCENARIO: Mateja Raičković

CAMERA: Ayan Nairoukh, Valeria Salas Montero, Noor Hanania, Mateja Raičković

MONTAGE: Sara Ristić

MUSIC: Anastasija Koković

PRODUCERS: Emily Emina Džindo

PRODUCTION: ELTE, FAR (Female Art Rising Festival), SOC (Sarajevski otvoreni centar)

FESTIVALS & AWARDS:

Underhill Festival (2025): Best Short
Luksuz FF (2026): Special Mention for Courage

Mateja Raičković

Mateja Raičković graduated in film directing in Cetinje and completed her master's degree in cinema in Budapest. Her documentary film Lavender won an award at the Underhill Festival in 2025. She is currently developing a short fiction film Južina, with the support of the Film Center of Montenegro.