The true story of artist extraordinaire Charles Billich
Majestic Film has announced the completion of a riveting new documentary titled ‘Billich 90’ by Internationally renowned Australian Croatian filmmaker Steve Ravić and the Majestic Film team. Ravić acknowledges that this documentary film “spawned from years of research and investigations. These efforts were invested into writing a script about a compelling true story for the purpose of a biopic movie”.
The script ‘My Way’ is based on the true story of artist extraordinaire Charles Billich. A very excited and enthusiastic Billich said “Steve Ravić is a miracle maker. If there’s anyone in the world capable, it’s him. He understands me backwards. We have a great empathy.
The focus is on this movie which has to be told to discredit the extreme. Moreover, it discourages the free world from even considering adopting the maliciousness and evil of extreme communism. Let’s stay together in our determination to protect the civilisation we were born to protect”.
Billich and his struggles
Ravić stated “I am emotionally attached to the Billich story because I understand his struggles first hand. Like for so many other people, this story is representative of my parent’s journey to freedom. It will resonate with everyone that escaped the tyranny that occupied their respective homelands. Although the backdrop emphasises on the persecution of Croatians under the communist regime of Yugoslavia, it celebrates and rejoices in the beauty of a free world. This is experienced through the eyes of the world’s most renowned living artist, who has been captivating audiences with his charm and creativity for over half a century. In unison through visual art and film, we celebrate this spectacular free world that needs to be cherished. It should also be protected from any forms of ideological extremes and tyranny”.
“Billich 90” will premiere at the Cannes Film Festival on May 15 at 17:45 (Palais H) inside of the prestigious Palais des Festivals and will be streamed to industry professionals participating at the Marché Du Film (Cannes market).
This documentary is a follow up to the “Billich: Beyond The Canvas” documentary by Steve Ravić and Majestic Film. It is now available for streaming on Apple TV and Tubi among other platforms. If it is not streaming in your country, you will find it available worldwide through Vimeo’s VHX platform.
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Co-producer Vesna Trokter states that “announcements of theatrical screenings and the subsequent release of ‘Billich 90’ will be announced after negotiations are completed post Cannes. The primary objective of the producer’s team is to now find partners to co-produce the very important biopic movie “My Way. The script is written and development is completed”.
SYNOPSIS ‘BILLICH 90’
Defying the realms of time at 90, the bombastic Billich is an ageless visionary. He is edging ever so closer in his unyielding quest to paint the portrait of his life.
Behind the glamour, Billich is still haunted by mass killings he witnessed as a child. In the pursuit of justice, he becomes the victim of the biggest art heist of modern times. It robs him of part of his legacy.
His mystifying colours spiced with the fun and bravado of his lifestyle, set the stage for a backdrop of dark intrigue. His filmmaker friend helps him disentangle a web of deceit to expose the truth about his missing artwork.
Pushing the boundaries of surrealism in the face of adversity, each stroke of the maverick’s brush brings him ever so closer to unravelling the truth. Unwavering in his journey, each masterpiece becomes a bold statement. It ignites a sense of wonder and intrigue.
This compelling story highlights the resilience of the human spirit through visual art and motion picture.
See the official trailer for ‘Billich 90’ here:https://youtu.be/-h-GP3812XE
– PRESS RELEASE: Majestic Film
