I want to film in Serbia, says Branko Tomovic, star of 24: Live Another Day
Europe has so much to offer an actor, including some of the biggest US-productions that now choose to film in the UK, London-based Serb actor Branko Tomovic told Wild Rooster.
Currently in London filming major US TV action series 24: Live Another Day, the latest outing for Kiefer Sutherland’s Jack Bauer, Branko is no stranger to working on international productions.
He recently wrapped on forthcoming WWII film Fury alongside Brad Pitt, which was also shot in the UK.
Indeed, Branko’s ambitions in cinema are focused on Europe, rather than America, as he explained. “I never really had that Hollywood dream. I love Europe and European cinema.
Kiefer Sutherland makes me lose the plot, says 24 star Branko Tomovic
Even the most focused actors can be distracted in the presence of those who are at the top of their game, as Branko Tomović discovered while filming alongside Kiefer Sutherland in Jack Bauer’s long-awaited return in 24: Live Another Day.
“I absolutely enjoy working with Kiefer,’ London-based Serb Branko Tomovic told Wild Rooster. “He is a brilliant and fantastic actor.
“He is so great, so focused and intelligent, which I absolutely admire, and also such a wonderful person. I really enjoy working with him so much. I find him so fascinating to watch that I actually sometimes forget that I am in the scene as well and have to act!
“I also have a lot of scenes with Mary Lynn Rajskub who plays Chloe in the series. She is absolutely wonderful and great fun to work with as well.”
Bosnian Cinema Comes to New York
Artist, writers and filmmakers can tell stories, raise debate and confront difficult issues that otherwise might be brushed under the carpet. Modern times have seen the valuable role played by art in appraising a country’s recent history and helping a country to accept its past.
Of course, tackling such subjects can have its own issues. In Serbia, a list was circulated naming writers, filmmakers and actors who were considered to have spoken unfavourably about the country’s recent past or social issues.
Unsurprisingly, some of these people have received direct threats and even politicians have openly criticised artists for daring to provide a perspective that does not sit well with officially sanctioned views.
Often these artists receive a more open ear abroad, where their views can be seen and heard at international film festivals, regional conferences and book events.
English Publisher Presents Serbian Classic: Hamam Balkania
With so much choice in the world today, the role of a trusted guide to seek out and present the best of what is available from a range of original sources should not be underestimated.
In literature, there are exciting worlds to be discovered beyond the realm of the cut-price supermarket reads that are more readily promoted for our attention.
With a little effort on our part and the experienced hand of sensitive publishers who are willing to seek out and share modern works from beyond borders, it is possible to enjoy and be enriched by some fascinating books.
Istros Books is a leading publisher of literature in translation. In a relatively short time, this London-based book house has become a reliable source of contemporary authors and modern classics from South Eastern Europe, and opened an English-speaking audience to a wealth of Balkan literature, poetry and political commentary.
