ABOUT THE MOVIE
The World's Best Film Professor tells an incredible story of a professor who has shaped generations of filmmakers for over 40 years. From membership in the Academy of Motion Picture Arts to friendship with Steven Spielberg, his enviable career has been covered in numerous newspaper articles in Croatia. When he reveals to his students that he is battling leukemia, they spread the humanitarian campaign for his treatment to the public. As the line between film and reality blurs, traces of a collective and willing silence, which upheld for decades this character of the beloved professor, gradually come to light.
Vida Žagar
Vida Žagar was born on October 3, 1999, in Zagreb. She received her primary education in Varaždinske Toplice and completed her secondary education at the Electromechanical School in Varaždin, specializing as a media technician.
After finishing high school, she enrolled in the undergraduate program in Film, Television, and Multimedia Design at the former VERN’ University of Applied Sciences. She then continued her education in the graduate program in Film and Television Directing and Production at VERN' University. With her documentary film The Best Film Professor in the World (2025), she earned the title of Master of Film and Television Directing and Production.
During her studies, she participated in numerous projects—ranging from feature and documentary films to promotional videos and music videos. She plans to develop her career in film and television production, occasionally dedicating herself to directing documentary films, which she sees as an opportunity for personal and artistic expression.
Festivals where the film was screened:
- 2025 Cinehill (Fužine, HR) In competition
