Private Project

2mm

As the EU's green energy ambitions and wish for independency rise, a rural Serbian community becomes a political battleground for Europe's electric future. Plans for a massive lithium mine (poised to be one of the continent's largest) ignite fierce national resistance.

  • Mona Jelić
    Director
  • Project Type:
    Documentary
  • Runtime:
    8 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    November 3, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    30,000 CHF
  • Country of Origin:
    Switzerland
  • Country of Filming:
    Serbia
  • Language:
    Serbian
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Kurzfilmtage Winterthur
    Winterthur
    Switzerland
    November 7, 2024
    World Premiere
    Best Swiss Short
Director Biography - Mona Jelić

Mona is an ethnologist who specializes in traditional cultures and their adaptations in the modern world. After studying ethnology at the University of Belgrade, she completed her doctorate in Zurich on cultural adaptation processes in indigenous communities. 2mm is her first short documentary.

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Director Statement

It is undeniable that we are striving for a green future, and electric vehicles, for example, are a path to an eco-friendly future. However, this requires a lot of lithium, which is essential for the batteries of these vehicles. The problem is that everyone wants to support the shift to green energy and electric vehicles, but no one is willing to bear the consequences of lithium mining right in their own backyard. The environmental damage caused by mining can be substantial and raises legitimate concerns. When we talk about the benefits of green energy, we should not overlook the darker sides of the industry.