: Stevan Filipović, known for his critical social commentary on Serbian youth and shifting morals.

(Nikola Glišić), a former college basketball star now working as a bank clerk, accepting an invitation to a "reality TV show" set in a mysterious, isolated wilderness. He soon discovers his fellow contestants are his former high school classmates. Pored nas (2024) - Intrigue - IMDb

The title Pored nas (Next to Us) is deeply ironic. It suggests proximity and connection, yet the film exposes a society defined by isolation and compartmentalization.

Later in the film, Nenad discovers that the only remaining food is a frozen bag of mixed vegetables. He tries to cook it, fails, and eventually just stares into the open freezer. The camera holds on his face for nearly 30 seconds without dialogue.

The film (internationally known as Next to Us ) is a 2024 Serbian action-adventure and fantasy film directed by Stevan Filipović. It serves as the final installment in a trilogy that began with "Pored mene" (Next to Me, 2015) and continued with "Pored tebe" (Next to You, 2023). Plot Overview