The Load


The Load is a 2018 Serbian war drama film directed by Ognjen Glavonić. It was selected to screen in the Directors' Fortnight section at the 2018 Cannes Film Festival. It also won the Golden Pram Award for Best Feature Film at the 2018 Zagreb Film Festival.

Plot

Vlada works as a truck driver during the NATO bombing of Serbia in 1999. Tasked with transporting a mysterious load from Kosovo to Belgrade, he drives through unfamiliar territory, surrounded by the consequences of the war. When his job is over, Vlada needs to return home and face the consequences of his actions.

Cast

Critical response

website Rotten Tomatoes reports an approval rating of 100% based on 26 reviews, with an average rating of 8.36/10. The site's critics' consensus reads: "The Load sifts through the wreckage of a horrific conflict to tell the story of a man faced with impossible choices -- and their consequences." Metacritic reports an aggregated score of 75/100 based on 8 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".

Accolades