I Have Something Important to Tell You

Balša Radović is a young musician trying to make sense of life and art in Podgorica, Montenegro. The film follows his daily grind, rehearsals and small gigs, while family pressures and a demanding professor shape his choices. Scenes are filmed in a stripped-down, raw manner that favors handheld cameras and natural sound, so conversations feel immediate and unvarnished. The story focuses on relationships and the cost of staying true to one’s music, showing quiet moments in homes, practice rooms and streets rather than big set pieces. It unfolds without theatrical embellishment, keeping the mood intimate and the stakes personal, with no spoilers about how Balša’s path resolves.

Released in 2005, the film was directed by Željko Sošić and leans on Dogme 95 principles. The cast includes Bojan Marović as Balša, Dragoslav Nikolić, Nataša Ninković, Branimir Popović and Dejan Ivanić.

Box office and wide commercial figures aren’t widely reported, the picture had a limited regional release and screened at some local festivals. It wasn’t a mainstream export, so financial data remain scarce.

In regional film circles the movie is noted for bringing Dogme aesthetics to Montenegrin cinema, favoring realism over polish. Its candid portrayal of mundane city life and music practice resonated with a small audience interested in raw, low-budget filmmaking, and it’s sometimes mentioned in discussions about post-Yugoslav independent films.

Critical coverage was limited, with reviewers pointing out the austere style and the emphasis on character moments rather than plot. Major themes include artistic integrity, generational pressure, and the tension between personal ambition and family expectations. Performances are intimate and the film’s pared-back approach highlights mood and atmosphere over dramatic spectacle.