Shepherd and Daughter Fight for Their Mountain Land Trailer
For generations, the rhythm of life on the Sinjajevina plateau in Montenegro has been dictated by the slow, steady grazing of livestock. This vast area stands as one of Europe’s largest mountain pastures, a timeless landscape defined by the deep connection between the shepherds and the land.
But this ancestral way of life is now shadowed by an uncertain future. As the Montenegrin government looks toward regional security, plans are being pursued to develop the area for a NATO-backed military training ground. This ambition puts a powerful, modern geopolitical conflict directly at the heart of a deeply rooted pastoral tradition.
The tension between ancient heritage and contemporary military strategy is powerfully captured in the documentary “To Hold a Mountain”. Filmed by Biljana Tutorov and Petar Glomazić, the film delves into the lives of those who call this rugged territory home, exploring the profound struggle to protect their land against encroaching changes.
This cinematic work made a significant impact, earning the World Cinema Documentary Grand Jury Prize at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival. It is more than just a visual narrative; it is an intimate look at how human lives intersect with the massive forces of political and territorial change.
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