"National Geographic's newest documentary "The Tale of Silyan" explores the heartwarming story of a down on his luck farmer's unlikely bond with an injured stork. While chatting with On The Red Carpet, director Tamara Kotevska revealed the meaning behind the title, "'The Tale of Silyan' is a very popular tale in Macedonia. It's (as) popular as Snow White, you know. And uh, we grew up with this tale. This is the first story I heard from my farming grandparents.""
"'The Tale of Silyan' won the Best Film Cinema and Arts Award at the 82nd Venice Film Festival and is now getting Oscar buzz. The award-winning film brought a full circle life moment for Kotevska, 'We've been a lot under the influence of National Geographic. I mean this is how we both grew up, with this literature. Uh, with its films.'"
The Tale of Silyan centers on Nikola, a farmer in rural North Macedonia, who rescues a wounded stork and forms an enduring bond with the bird. The film links that real-life relationship to a traditional Macedonian tale named Silyan, a cultural touchstone for director Tamara Kotevska learned from her farming grandparents. The documentary won the Best Film Cinema and Arts Award at the 82nd Venice Film Festival and is receiving Oscar attention. Kotevska attributes inspiration to National Geographic literature and films that shaped her upbringing and filmmaking choices. The story emphasizes cultural identity, compassion for animals, and the personal meaning rediscovered through care.
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