Pumpkin on the Hot Roof of the World
COMPETITION · FEATURE · DOCUMENTARY
2019 · 75 min · colour · stereo · DCP · 16:9
Co-funded by the Slovenian Film Centre.
| PRODUCER | Viva Videnović |
| PRODUCTION | Strup |
| CO-PRODUCTION | Pigeon Point, RTV Slovenija |
The film paints an inspiring portrait of Tomaž Šalamun, an extraordinary poet who lived for his art and tirelessly sparked creativity in others. For more than 50 years, he remained fully committed to art, often paying a high price. His poetry, charisma and passionate support for fellow poets made him a globally revered persona, especially in the U.S., while his personal life was riddled with struggles and refusals to compromise.
| DIRECTED BY | Nejc Saje, Jeffrey Young |
| WRITTEN BY | Jeffrey Young |
| DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY | Nejc Saje |
| MUSIC | Ousmane Ag Mossa, Sašo Kalan |
| EDITED BY | Peter Ban |
| SOUND DESIGN | Sašo Kalan |
Director’s statement:
This is not just a film for poetry lovers; it is a love letter to everyone in the world.
