Third Act

A journey from the first rehearsal to the final curtain

Third Act traces the remarkable journey of Aleksandar Antonijević, a former principal dancer with the National Ballet of Canada, who returns to his hometown of Novi Sad after more than two decades of an international career. Having never performed on the stage of his hometown, Antonijević takes on a new challenge: creating his own interpretation of Giselle at the Serbian National Theatre. His return brings him face to face with a traditional and often resistant artistic environment, where new perspectives challenge deeply rooted conventions. Through his personal story and the creative process leading up to the premiere, the film explores themes of identity, artistic legacy, resistance to change, and the complexities of returning home.

Director

Dora Jung