Bor, in eastern Serbia, was once home to the largest copper mine in Europe. Now it’s just the biggest hole. This astutely observed coming-of-age film captures the pitfalls of the adult world, where idealism no longer seems to have a place, as two teens come to realize they have no choice but to grow up.
Direction
Ležaić shoots Bor like a character—ugly, exhausted, unforgettable.
Acting
Non-pro cast captures that specific teenage cruelty masquerading as love.
Cinematography
Copper mine wasteland never looked so devastatingly pretty.
Director
Nikola Ležaić
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Bor's copper mine really did collapse the local economy; this is basically documentary-fiction. Director Ležaić grew up there and cast actual local skaters.
The title refers to a specific copper oxidation process—literally 'red tilva'—mirroring how these boys' friendship corrodes under pressure. The 'tilva ros' fighting game they play is real to Serbian skate culture.
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