World premiere
Everything That Will Happen Has Already Happened
In a post-pandemic world, a young scholar and a nameless stranger explore love amidst urban desolation.
Vladan Nikolic’s “Everything That Will Happen Has Already Happened” delves into hope and resilience in a post-COVID world. The film centres on Alice, a young doctoral student who explores humanity’s narratives while battling her own emotional detachment. Her life takes a turn when she meets an enigmatic stranger, igniting a transformative journey through haunting black-and-white cityscapes.
Shot from a god’s eye view, the film contrasts the city’s grandeur with its forgotten corners, while vibrant mini-plots reveal tales of love, loss, and perseverance. With its poignant storytelling, this film invites viewers to uncover beauty and connection amidst chaos, making it a must-see for anyone seeking solace in our shared human experience.
Milani Perera
Vladan Nikolic is an award-winning filmmaker and producer, making his films at the unusual intersection of US independent and East-European cinema. He has written, directed and produced feature films, documentaries and immersive multi-platform media projects. He was among the digital filmmaking pioneers in the 1990s. His feature film, “Love” (2005) premiered at the Venice and Tribeca film festivals to critical acclaim and won awards at several international film festivals, including the Best Director Award at the Tiburon International Film Festival. In 2010 he produced and directed one of the first transmedia films “Zenith”. He is also a professor of media studies and filmmaking at a university in New York and has led numerous workshops and seminars around the world.
Burn (2001), The City (2007, doc), Allure (Ahvatlus, PÖFF 2014), Everything That Will Happen Has Already Happened (2024)