A Film about a Nation (Macedonia) Held Hostage Because of Its Name

Sydney State Theatre - February 26, at 7.30pm

Tickets on sale Wednesday 10th from http://www.ticketmaster.com.au and State Theatre Box Office

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what a night! I believe it was a full house...

I've never seen market street that full of people waiting to get into the state theater.

so many highlights of the night, but what stood out for us was this little old lady screamed at the top of her lungs: "ne ve ostavam da go smenite imeto".

EXCELLENT!

Well done

Great night, full crowd and very well behaved. No trouble which was great to see. The movie highlighted a positive image of Macedonia and with an Iclandic director i believe this movie actually has some credibility. The question and answer section after the documentary was good and very fair. However if you do want to to speak to Sigurjon and Jason make sure you direct you question to them specifically.

P.s The baba will break your heart.

I was soo glad to be part of the sydney premier of A Name is a Name and i recomend all who is about to watch it to invite as many as you can. I brought my girlfriend and sister both who do not underdstand much about the Macedonian situation, And yet left the theatre with an understanding of the importance our people's identity.

Sigurjon also played importance to how ridiculous it is that in modern day a nation can be "held hostage because of its name".

Anyway 5 Stars*****

hope you all enjoy !!!!

I was going to attend, but couldnt make it. If there is another one scheduled ill definitely be there. Otherwise i hear that they will be available on DVD sooner or later.

A friend told me it was well worth it. The questions at the end to the director/producer etc was a good way to finish.

What a bonus..I even got my picture taken.

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I agree with the above comments. Fantastic night, interesting questions at the end and a great pleasure to be amongst all the Macedonians. Bravo to all the organisers. Can't wait for other documentaries or films to be made.

ps. I actually wasn't sure why that person at the back row of the stalls level was dressed in military uniform with a red beret.

AlexanderMaso, You drove down all the way from Queensland?

Prolet I flew down. I have family in Sydney and Wollongong..

Wow, that's a lovely theatre. I hope the film can come up to Brisbane in the near future.

Hi, Jas Sum Makedoncheto.
I was at the Australian premiere of a name is a name at Sydneys iconic state theatre.
It was a perfect night. This documentary rated 10 out of 10. It produced a standing ovation with the near 2000 strong audience.
The documentary was an absolute hit with the packed audience. Every audience member stayed on for the Q and A that followed the documentary to see and hear how Macedonias injustice touched the director Sigurjón Einarsson and producer Jason miko so much that they devoted 2 years of there life to create this documentary. It truly was amazing.
This charming documentary is not just a story about the country Macedonias struggle, but that of the people. A true story of the undying spirit of the Macedonian people.
The audience was energised with the positive message this touching documentary produced. I feel all who see this warm documentary will delight in how honest and peaceful the story of the Macedonian people is.
Congratulations to the director and producer on creating a wonderful documentary. I would recommend it to all, not just the people of Macedonia but all who have a interest in the human story of how in this day and age a small country with a powerful history can be told they have no identity. Imagine that!

If you want to watch my review on YouTube, here is the Link

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SAw-MC9Ty00

JasSumMakedoncheto wrote:


That is brilliant JasSumMakedoncheto!!
I enjoyed your review very much - thank you!

On the night of the screening, (Melbourne) one of the questions that was put out there, was where was the media?
And ofcourse it was discussed how they were invited but did not come out because they don't view a film like this as sensationalist or big enough.
Amongst that conversation it was discussed how we should be the film's ambassador/media and if enough of us could comment on it, then we may strike interest amongst the wider media.
I love that idea, and have been mulling it over in my head as ways we might possibly go about this?
It's just that, films like this one that has just finished screening here, should not be forgotten, because it's been and gone!
It's much too important to just 'die'.
How could we keep these films awareness amongst ourselves, with the ultimate aim of getting the film's information out there?
That's what I'm grappling with at the moment...
Can people help brainstorm some ideas?

This film, and others like it need to have a place so that more film makers/creative people can feel encouraged to keep on exploring this theme, knowing that we people are safeguarding these films, even when conventional media doesn't: Each one of us can be its representative.

In my opinion, I think we should be looking at Jill Daniel's film next...

It would also be most effective if we could pool our film reviews/comments together, any thoughts out there on that?

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(My review)

Kat