Southeastern Europe

Marta De Lauri explores the legacy of Tito in post-Yugoslav societies, where memory, nostalgia and political debate continue to shape visions of the future.

Maya Ivanova reviews "Time Shelter", a book about the fatigue with the present and the seductive pool of the past.

Mathieu Lemoine reviews "The Beauty of the Donkey", a film about Kosovo’s unresolved wounds through a daughter’s return with her father.

Riccardo explores Turin’s Slavika Festival, where Slavic cultures, poetry and politics come together.

Georgie Archer analyses the quiet mechanics of Bulgaria's disinformation environment in light of recent elections.

Pyke Haans reviews “The Tale of Silyan”, a film about economic hardship in rural North Macedonia and the hopes for a better future.

Reece Hill examines Marko Perković Thompson’s concert at the Zagreb Hippodrome and how nationalist performances work.

Maya Ivanova reviews Kapka Kassabova's "Border", a reflective exploration of the frontier regions where Bulgaria, Greece, and Turkey meet.

Mathieu Lemoine reviews Lea Ypi’s "Free: Coming of Age at the End of History", recounting her life during Albania’s transition to democracy.

With the start of the New Year, the Lossi 36 team offers you a list of book, film and music recommendations.