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Exhale

Experimental short film "Exhale" follows people's faces, movements and breathing - in locations from parks to concrete streets - showing how polluted the air we share really is. Every frame is a reminder that what we inhale shapes us and the nature that is slowly running out of breath. This film is an invitation to stop, take a breath and ask ourselves - how much clean air do we have left?

  • Emina Gabeljić
    Director
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    Izdisaj
  • Project Type:
    Experimental, Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Experimental, Enivronmental
  • Runtime:
    3 minutes 53 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    July 4, 2025
  • Production Budget:
    0 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Bosnia and Herzegovina
  • Country of Filming:
    Bosnia and Herzegovina
  • Language:
    Bosnian
  • Shooting Format:
    4K, 3840x2160
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Mješovita srednja škola Banovići
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
  • Sarajevo Film Festival
    Sarajevo
    Bosnia and Herzegovina
    August 19, 2025
    TeenAction
    Official Selection in TeenAction programme of the 31st Sarajevo Film Festival
Director Biography - Emina Gabeljić

Emina Gabeljić was born on 12th September 2007 in Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina. She stands out as an excellent student and young author who enjoys exploring forms of expression through film. She has achieved outstanding results in numerous competitions and film festivals, and in particular stood out by participating in the TeenArena programme of the 31st Sarajevo Film Festival with her film "Exhale", and 19th International "First Frame" Film Festival where she, as a Producer and Director of Photography, together with her colleagues, won first place in documentary film category of "Next Wave" selection. She also won first place at the National Festival of Work of Secondary Technical and Vocational Schools in 2025 in the documentary film category, and second place in the same competition and category in 2024.

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Director Statement

Izdisaj (Exhale) is an experimental film that explores the invisible boundaries between humans and the air we breathe.
By focusing on sensation over narrative, Izdisaj invites the audience to experience each breath consciously, reflecting on our connection to the environment and the consequences of our actions. Through this film, I aim to create a space that raises awareness about ecology, urban life, and human responsibility, while allowing the viewer to feel the fragility of every inhaled moment.