Summary of the Week 19

Summer, by tradition, is not a time for premieres. However, recycling old themes, unresolved issues, and re-evaluating already played roles are among the favorite summer activities. This week's compilation is a mix of different genres.

Although the audience is discerning, historical themes are always sought after here. No matter how painful they are, like Srebrenica, the opportunity for new interpretations is never missed.

Historians remind us that while the circumstances this year may be different, the truth remains unchanged.

"As for historical facts, they cannot be changed by political resolutions," says Bojan Arbutina, acting director of the Museum of Genocide.

It is well known that genres intertwine, especially in Kosovo. Thus, drama easily turns into a thriller and a search for the culprit, always in the same places.

"The Kurti regime publicly spreads hatred towards Serbs. This creates the impression that Serbs are to blame for the poor material conditions, price increases, and emigration from the country... Serbs are blamed for everything," explains the current Pristina scenario, according to Igor Popovic, assistant director of the Office for Kosovo and Metohija.

The fact is, there is no good movie without a good plot, twists, and emotions.

"For love, as well as for war, it takes two, in this case, three. They are the international community, actually part of that community, then the Kosovo Serbs and Kosovo Albanians," says historian Aleksandar Gudzic, presenting the roles in this film.

For some roles, auditions are still ongoing. The jury is in Brussels, and the candidates are, they say, ready for all challenges. Even to turn the plot around and make it more dynamic.

Although presented as a "game changer," the potential role of Borut Pahor will not be the main one, analysts believe.

"I don't think Mr. Pahor can change much," Afrim Hoti told Kosovo Online.

Everyone in the region is in their own movie. For some, it is a personal drama and survival, while for others, it is a travelogue and enjoyment.

The president of the Kosovo Business Alliance, Agim Shahini, explains that there is potential for all of this.

"You can still eat as much as you want in Kosovo for two euros," says Shahini.

Some would gladly take on the role, but some scenes and journeys would still be left to stuntmen. For certain tourists from Serbia, for instance, summer on the Albanian coast is a red line.

"We can't be enemies here, and over there we're hugging, kissing, and drinking juice," says a man from Belgrade. He adds, "A person simply has to maintain their own level and criteria."

How much attention a film will attract mostly depends on the actors. With globally known ones like Stoltenberg and Biden, popularity is guaranteed.

Whether the performance will evoke admiration, respect, fear, or, after some statements and new gaffes, turn into a comedy depends on them and the audience.