Celebrating the World Premiere of AT THE DOOR OF THE HOUSE WHO WILL COME KNOCKING by Maja Novaković at Sheffield DocFest
We are overjoyed at the amazing start AT THE DOOR OF THE HOUSE WHO WILL COME KNOCKING had in Sheffield. Maja Novaković’s stunning feature debut celebrated its World Premiere at the 31st edition Sheffield DocFest, where it won the Grand Jury Award in the International Competition!
“With cinematic excellence the director slowly reveals a story of isolation and trauma in a landscape of beauty yet deep historical scars. An emerging director to watch.”
Jury Statement, Grand Jury Award in International Competition
The Grand Jury Award is Academy Award® accredited and honors films that best display strong artistic vision and courageous storytelling. The Jury were: Heather Haynes (Hot Docs, Director of Festival Programming), Mohamed Saïd Ouma (DocA-Documentary Africa Executive Director), and award-winning filmmaker Havana Marking.
Novaković’s latest work, following her successful documentary short THEN COMES THE EVENING, is a poetic meditation on solitude, loneliness and connection, offering a unique portrait of human existence.
In the heart of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Emin, in his twilight years, toils alongside his faithful horse. Through bitter cold and harsh conditions, he seeks solace and warmth in nature’s embrace and finds fleeting comfort in sharing his burdens with his only true confidant. A story about man and grief as a universal human experience that can be both isolating and unifying.
“Maja Novaković’s first feature-length documentary tells a cryptic story of loss, grief and loneliness through gorgeously depicted natural elements” …
“Some shots are as beautifully composed as masterworks of painting.”
Vladan Petkovic, Cineuropa
“There’s a definite sense of a painter with images finding her voice in this intriguing work.”
Sight & Sound Bulletin
“At the Door of the House, Who Will Come Knocking” is a meditative, hypnotic film (…) Maja Novaković has crafted a visually rich film that is compelling in unusual ways.”
Debanjan Dhar, High on Films