movie buff or drama aficionado?

If you’re feeling a bit fed up with Netflix, or simply believe that movies are made for the big screen, here you can read about all the perfect spots in Belgrade to relax after a long day at work and have a nice time in the company of a good film. The bad news is, cinemas and theaters in Serbia usually don’t have websites in English (but, don’t worry, that’s what we’re here for). The good news is movies are usually not dubbed. 

There are over a dozen cinemas in Belgrade and loads of film festivals, which typically take place from fall until spring. Aside from movie theater chains commonly found in shopping malls, there are several independent cinemas where you can watch the latest Hollywood blockbusters, contemporary European productions, and local silver screen achievements. 

Belgrade also has two art cinemas, where movie history enthusiasts will feel right at home while watching everything from silent films to auteur works of the sixties.  

When it comes to film festivals, the best-known is FEST, the only festival in a socialist country that was graced by the presence of numerous stars like Jack Nicholson and Francis Ford Coppola. Other notable festivals include The Auteur Film Festival, Free Zone, and Beldocs. 

Belgraders also love theater and the Serbian capital is consequently home to many of the finest in the region. Although a majority of plays are performed in Serbian, there are performances of classic dramas in English a few times a year. Some modern theaters have also started subtitling their plays in English, so if you’re a theatergoer keep an eye out for works you might be interested in.

Nevertheless, a night out at one of Belgrade’s theaters can be quite the experience even if your grasp on Serbian doesn’t go much further than the basics.