Home Game is a wake-up call for our times. Through Lidija Zelovic's eyes, we confront the echoes of a divided Yugoslavia—a place torn apart by nationalism and civil war—now reflected in the rising tide of right-wing politics, nationalism, and racial tension sweeping across the Netherlands and beyond. By blending family moments with the stark reality of today's social divisions, the film reveals the dangerous parallels between past and present, urging us to question what ‘home’ truly means in an age of deepening divides. With wit, intelligence, and a haunting clarity, Zelovic invites audiences everywhere to see the cost of repeating history’s mistakes, challenging us to resist the forces of conflict and embrace unity. This film is essential viewing for anyone seeking to understand—and change—the world around us. Home Game came in fifth place based on festivalgoers' votes at IDFA.

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Lidija Zelovic

Lidija Zelović is a writer and director from the former Yugoslavia now based in the Netherlands. She is the creative producer at Zelovic Film, and has worked as an executive producer and researcher for the BBC and Channel 4. Known for documentaries, her first film, My Own Private War (2016) was the recipient of numerous awards. Home Game is her second documentary.

The Netherlands
2024
98min
Dutch, Serbo-Croatian
 
Director 
Lidija Zelovic
Producer 
Wout Conijn
Lidija Zelovic
Editor 
Uroš Maksimović
Cinematographer 
Lidija Zelovic
Sergej Goekjian
Maarten Kal
Moniek Wester Keegstra
Lola Mooij
Alexander Goekjian
Marinus Groothof
Sound 
Ranko Pauković
Music 
Jasper Boeke
Distribution info 
Taskovski Films Azra Jasarevic sales@taskovskifilms.com
Festivals and Awards 
International Competition IDFA 2024
Aviteh Audience Award at ZagrebDox 2024
Dutch Focus Award & Audience Award at Movies That Matter 2025