One Man Avalanche

A compelling and vibrant portrait of Dragoljub Đuričić, one of the most renowned musicians of the former Yugoslavia, who not only shaped the region’s music scene but also became the face of the 1990s protests against Milošević, lifting people’s spirits in some of the hardest times.

This intimate portrait of a legendary drummer traces his extraordinary artistic journey and, through it, captures the pulse of a region in transformation. From the birth of Montenegro’s rock scene in the 1960s and its expansion across the Balkans in the following decades, the film follows his path from childhood in Cuce and youth in Herceg Novi to the stage with iconic Yugoslav bands such as Leb i Sol, Riblja Čorba, and YU Grupa. Through archival footage, personal testimonies, and electrifying performances, it also highlights his central role in the civil protests of the 1990s, where his drumming became a rallying cry against the Milošević regime. After his passing in 2021, Đuričić’s legacy endures: his passion and righteousness continue to inspire many today, at a time when Serbia is once again swept by demonstrations against the corruption of an authoritarian regime.

The screening on Thursday will be followed by a Q&A with director Slobodanka Radun. After the screening on Saturday, the audience is invited to join the Talk: Serbian Protests Then and Now at 16:30, with director Slobodanka Radun. The admission for the talk is free, but requires registration. You can RSVP for the talk here.

Programme section: Docs Open Debates
Original title: Čovjek Lavina | Year: 2025 | Duration: 83′
Country: Montenegro | Language: Serbian | Subtitles: English
Director: Slobodanka Radun | Production: Predrag Karlo Kalezić, Jasmina Karajlović – Montenegro Max Film; Radio and Television Montenegro, Eklips 92 | Cast: Andrija Đuričić, Milan Đuričić, Vlatko Stefanovski, Zdravko Čolić, Momčilo Bajagić Bajaga | Screenplay: Jasmina Karajlović, Slobodanka Radun | Cinematography: Đorđe Družetić  | Editing: Uroš Timotijević | Music: Dominik Strycharski

FESTIVALS & AWARDS (SELECTION) 

Film Festival Herceg Novi, Montenegro Film Festival, 2025 – Premiere  | Dok’n’Ritam Festival, 2025 | Martovski Festival, 2025 | Mojkovac Film Autumn, 2025

DIRECTOR’S BIO 

Slobodanka Radun is a film and television director, born in 1971 in Loznica, Serbia. She earned her degree in directing from the prestigious FAMU Academy in Prague, where she currently lives and works. She is the author of feature films, television series, and documentaries.

DIRECTOR’S STATEMENT

Dragoljub Đuričić was more than a legendary drummer; he was a force of nature. An artist, educator, activist, and father, he brought rhythm to the centre of the stage and turned it into a tool of resistance, joy and connection. This film is not just about his legacy, but about the world he helped shape and the space he left behind. It is a celebration of music, freedom, and the power of one person to move generations in rhythm, in defiance, in love.