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A skateboarder rides alone at night, illuminated only by a strong light from behind. The scene feels raw and fast.

22 August 2025, 22:15

The Slovenian Cinematheque Open Air Cinema – Metelkova museum platform

Raising dust

Diže se prašina

Director: Nikita Kopitin Country: Slovenia, Montenegro Year: 2024 Length: 30’ Genre: documentary Screenplay: Nikita Kopitin Cinematography: Nikita Kopitin, Nađa Kastratović Editing: Nikita Kopitin Music: mal pre mal, Pavel Lehrer, kop, andrieš Sound design: Pavel Lehrer Producer: Vanja Ćorović Other: costumes: Nejc Šubic

When Nikita Ko returned to his second homeland Montenegro in 2022, he was cut off from the skate community due to the ongoing war. There were no local skaters, no skateparks, and the street spots left much to be desired. While exploring the beauty of the Balkan Peninsula, Nikita realised he was surrounded by a skate-able environment.