This Desirable Device

Forum Expanded 2026

Treating language as a device of meaning, the film deals with the transposable power inherent in language itself – the value that derives from the device, rather than from the meaning. Given the opportunity to work with alluring and costly 16mm film stock within a restrictive political climate, a filmmaker reflects on the transactions made in the process of immigrating to Germany. What does one have to give up to be able to live in the “promised land”? By conceiving analogue film itself as a linguistic device, the film turns back on its own means of communication, questioning the use of film stock in current times.

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by Mina Simendić (Director, Screenplay)
with Mina Simendić Serbia / Germany 2026 Serbian, English, Arabic 17' Colour & Black/White World premiere | Documentary form

With

Mina Simendić

Crew

Director	Mina Simendić
Screenplay	Mina Simendić
Cinematography	Mina Simendić
Editing	Mina Simendić
Sound Design	Mina Simendić
Production Design	Mina Simendić
Producer	Mina Simendić
Executive Producer	Mina Simendić

Produced by

Mina Simendić

Belgrad, Serbia

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Mina Simendić

Mina Simendić was born in Belgrade, Serbia. She is a filmmaker, editor and media artist working primarily in experimental and expanded film and theatre. She is currently pursuing a BA in film at HFBK and lives and works in Hamburg, Germany. Her debut experimental documentary short film Walks That Won’t Happen premiered at Cinéma du Réel in 2024.

Filmography

2024 Šetnje koje se neće desiti (Walks That Won't Happen) 2026 This Desirable Device; Forum Expanded 2026

Bio- & filmography as of Berlinale 2026