ACEE and Optimistic Film Partner to Produce a Film and Series on Saint Sava

Fresco of Saint Sava, Patriarchate of Pec

Event Date

27/10/2026

Field

Film & Cultural Heritage

Event website

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4KOJjyGnP4

The American Council for Eastern Europe (ACEE) and Optimistic Film are partnering to produce a feature movie and series about Saint Sava, directed by Zeljko Mirkovic.

Saint Sava (1174 – 1236) was the first Archbishop of the autocephalous Serbian Orthodox Church, Serbian Prince, the father of Serbian law and enlightener, and the saint patron of education and medicine in Serbian history. Since the 1830s, Saint Sava has become the patron saint of Serbian schools and students.

Trailer of the movie: