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Green Gold

Green Gold explores cannabis oil and its impact on health. The film follows Mahir Očuz, who suffers from multiple sclerosis and uses cannabis oil as a treatment. Through his journey, the film introduces us to the world of cannabis, its medicinal use, and historical applications. Interviews with patients, doctors, and experts provide insights into the benefits and stigma of cannabis. This documentary aims to change perceptions of cannabis and highlight its potential for medical, industrial, and economic purposes.

  • Midhat Uzejrović
    Director
    Hero ; Miracle in the Heart of Bosnia
  • Mahir Očuz
    Director
  • Midhat Uzejrović
    Writer
    Hero
  • Mahir Očuz
    Writer
  • Midhat Uzejrović
    Producer
    Hero
  • Mahir Očuz
    Key Cast
    "Activist"
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    Zeleno zlato (Bosnaski jezik)
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Television
  • Runtime:
    49 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    August 15, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    55,253 EUR
  • Country of Origin:
    Bosnia and Herzegovina
  • Country of Filming:
    Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Czech Republic, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, Slovenia
  • Language:
    Bosnian, Croatian, Montenegrin, Serbian
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • AJB DOC Film Festival
    Sarajevo
    Bosnia and Herzegovina
    September 14, 2024
    AJB Screening
    Film was screened as part of the AJB screening, but was not part of the competitive selection.
Distribution Information
  • Al Jazeera Balkans
    Distributor
    Country: Bosnia and Herzegovina
    Rights: All Rights, Internet, Video on Demand, Free TV, Paid TV
  • Unity Visoko
    Sales Agent
    Country: Bosnia and Herzegovina
    Rights: All Rights, Internet, Free TV, Paid TV
Director Biography - Midhat Uzejrović, Mahir Očuz

Midhat Uzejrović was born in 1993 in Bosnia and Herzegovina. He is a documentary filmmaker, photographer, and film and music producer. His work encompasses various aspects of the creative industry.
Mahir Očuz was born in 1983 in Bosnia and Herzegovina. He graduated from MBA Texas A&M University in Sarajevo. After his 2016 diagnosis of multiple sclerosis, he discovered that cannabis oil helps alleviate symptoms. He started a cannabis business and attended conferences, including one in Barcelona in 2019. He is also an activist for medical cannabis legalization.

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Director Statement

Through the film, we aimed to highlight the differences and absurdities faced in the Balkans. While clinics in Slovenia prescribe cannabis-based treatments for patients, in Bosnia and Herzegovina, the same patients are criminalized. This contrast vividly illustrates the unjust disparities in healthcare access in this region.