The Film That Shook the World Gets Its Own Autopsy: 'A Serbian Documentary' World Premiere

The Film That Shook the World Gets Its Own Autopsy: ‘A Serbian Documentary’ World Premiere

Unearthed Films is diving deep into cinematic infamy with the world premiere of A Serbian Documentary, unleashing Friday, August 22nd at 6:00 PM on the massive main screen (790 seats!) at the iconic Odeon Cinemas in Leicester Square, central London. The controversial story behind A Serbian Film is finally getting the spotlight it deserves — raw, unapologetic, and fully uncensored.

Severed Cinema is thrilled to hear the news of this premiere and can’t wait to sink our teeth into the film for a full review. With its promise of never-before-seen footage and unflinching honesty, this one’s high on our radar—and it should be on yours too.

FrightFest London is Europe’s mecca for genre fans, running August 21st–25th, 2025. It’s five adrenaline-soaked days of horror, sci-fi, thrillers, and the most jaw-dropping documentaries you’re likely to find, all spread across two state-of-the-art Odeon theatres. This year, A Serbian Documentary leads the charge.

“Stephen has done a brilliant job of assembling every aspect with style, interest and integrity… A terrific piece of work and one that restores the original film’s reputation as a major work of art.”
—Alan Jones, FrightFest

Directed, written, and produced by Unearthed Films founder and CEO Stephen Biro, A Serbian Documentary digs into the guts of one of the most notorious films of all time. With over 162 hours of behind-the-scenes footage condensed into a compelling, intense narrative, and 14 new interviews with key cast and crew, this is the definitive chronicle of the madness, controversy, and creation of A Serbian Film.

BIRO WILL BE THERE. WILL YOU?

Stephen Biro, making his first trip to London, will be in attendance for the entire FrightFest event (from August 18th to 26^th) and will participate in a live Q&A following the screening, with plans to include the recording as a future release bonus feature. Fans, this is your chance to hang out with the man behind Unearthed Films.

“I’m proud that FrightFest London is taking a chance on A Serbian Documentary. I can’t wait to meet everyone, see the new films, and maybe pick up a project or two while I’m there.”
—Stephen Biro

NOT JUST A DOCUMENTARY — A DETONATION

Prepare for a wild ride. This isn’t just a ‘making of’ this is a full-on autopsy. A Serbian Documentary takes a serious, often shocking look at censorship, artistic expression, and the moral panic that followed in the wake of A Serbian Film’s release. And yes, it’s funny, sexy, and savage as hell.

You’ll see familiar faces including:

Srdjan Spasojević – Director of A Serbian Film

Aleksandar Radivojević – Writer of A Serbian Film

Srdjan ‘Zika’ Todorović – “Milosh”

Sergej Trifunović – “Vukmir”

Jelena Gavrilović, Katarina Žutić, Slobodan Beštić, Lena Bogdanović, and more.

With music by Sky Wikluh, and edited by Caleb Emerson (Tosh.0, Titanic: 25 Years Later with James Cameron), this documentary boasts an unexpected mix of professional polish and guerilla grit.

CAN’T MAKE LONDON? BUFFALO’S GOT BLOOD TOO

No worries, A Serbian Documentary is also an Official Selection at Amazing Fantasy Fest in Buffalo, New York, running September 12th–19th. Programmed by Gregory Lamberson, the fest has a solid track record of underground gems and previously premiered The Profane Exhibit.

Whether you loved, hated, or still can’t shake A Serbian Film, this is your backstage pass to the chaos and creativity behind a true cinematic grenade. This documentary dares to ask the questions the censors didn’t want asked and gives the creators the final word.

Think you already know the story? Think again.