Film
Impure Blood
Sin of the Ancestors — a film inspired by Stanković prose
Milutin Petrović takes us to Vranje, 1850 — a historical drama inspired by Borisav Stanković novel, starring Dragan Bjelogrlić.
- Friday, September 3, 2021 · 08:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- Kino Riffraff, Zürich
About the show
Sin of the Ancestors tells the beginning of the decline of an old Serbian merchant family; in parallel, it follows the waning Ottoman Empire and the birth of the young Serbian principality. The story centres on Trifun (Dragan Bjelogrlić), a wealthy leader of the Christian minority in 19th-century Vranje and the ancestor of Sofka from Stanković novel Impure Blood; the year is 1850. Hadži Trifun, a respected Serbian merchant, tries to keep the peace with Ottoman authorities while preserving his standing and influence in Vranje, an important Turkish town near the border with liberated Serbia. As Trifun prepares his two sons to inherit his leadership, he is troubled both by powerful Turkish beys and by his own family. He makes a series of hard decisions that will shape the lives of his descendants, the heroes of the novel Impure Blood.
About the venue
Kino Riffraff
Neugasse 57-63 · 8005 Zürich
Kino Riffraff is one of Zürich leading art-house cinemas, located in District 5 near Limatplatz. Known for European premieres and festival screenings.
- Central location — Quellenstrasse / Limatplatz tram stop nearby.
- The film screened in more than 20 European cinemas — chains including Riffraff, Bourbaki, Pathé, Odeon and Kinepolis.
- Bar and café open before and after screenings.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions.
HELSE is a Swiss cultural association that fosters exchange between Switzerland and Serbia. Through theatre, film, music, stand-up and children's workshops we build cultural bridges — alive, inspiring and open to everyone.
Our programme is diverse: theatre performances, film screenings, stand-up comedy, concerts, readings, seminars and children's workshops.
Events run year-round — the current schedule lives in the Events section.
Tickets are sold online via each event's page and, for some programmes, at the door before the show. HELSE members receive discounts on selected events.
Membership is open to anyone who wants to support the association. The annual fee is CHF 70, with reduced rates for students and pensioners.
Sign up via the Membership page — for any additional questions, write to info@helse.ch.
Our address is Zurichstrasse 167, 8057 Zürich. The venue is well connected by public transport; specific event locations are always listed with the schedule.