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Protesters Disrupt Albanian Film Screening in Montenegro

9/6/2025

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A screening of the Albanian-language film "The Stork" was violently disrupted by protesters in Podgorica, Montenegro.
Producer Ivan Djurovic criticized the government's inaction, citing societal neglect and a cultural crisis.
The EU Delegation stressed the significance of artistic freedom as a democratic principle.
The President's cabinet requested a rescreening and urged police to identify the aggressors.
Political leaders condemned the violence and called for accountability in protecting artistic expression.

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A screening of the Albanian-language film "The Stork" was violently disrupted by protesters in Podgorica, Montenegro.
Producer Ivan Djurovic criticized the government's inaction, citing societal neglect and a cultural crisis.
The EU Delegation stressed the significance of artistic freedom as a democratic principle.
The President's cabinet requested a rescreening and urged police to identify the aggressors.
Political leaders condemned the violence and called for accountability in protecting artistic expression.