Sava (2021) User Reviews

Soporific Sava

[Gill79534 · 9/10 · 3 March 2023]

Sava was filmed by filmmakers Matt Somerville and Dan McCrum over 8 years. A number of visits were made and interviews undertaken. Some of these were revisited after a few years as people moved on.

Sava is a gentle film following the 990 km of the river the commentary mostly by Mira Furlan, the legendary actress now deceased, is very much in harmony with the river.

There is also stunning drone footage along the length of the river and interviews with a variety of those living by the river.

The film involved the participation by a variety of nationalities in the editing and the musical score.

Fascinating and absorbing

[Butty72298 · 9/10 · 3 March 2023]

I really loved this film.. a journey through nature and life. So many characters along the river, each with their own story. The landscapes were captivating and you could feel the peace and beauty of the area contrasting with the industrialisation and urbanisation as it flows from its source.

The aerial shots of the source of the river were beautiful. It was relaxing and impressive at the same time Some underwater shots too, giving the feeling that the river is telling her story

You laugh and cry with the people you meet on this journey, it is immersive and thought provoking. Loved the music and narration too. It is well researched and the narrative flows throughout.

Charming Documentary

[PHaans · 7/10 · 24 August 2021]

Beautiful rivertrip following former Yugoslavia's longest river that broadcasts a microcosm of Balkan people, their ideas, opinions, way of life and look towards the future past and each other. All the stories are connected in some way to the river, which is used for livelihood, food, sport, recreation, inspiration but at the same time polluted and abused. Sava gives a very human view of an often stereotyped region, and at the same time its charming, fun to watch and occasionally sad.