THE TALE OF SILYAN (TIFF 2025) – Review by Rachel West

Director ​Tamara Kotevska brings a Macedonian folktale to life in ​The Tale of Silyan​, a beautiful film that weaves themes of migration, conservation, and humanity into one memorable documentary that transcends the genre. ​​​The Tale of Silyan​ will reward those who seek it out. With sublime images and multi-layered themes, Kotevska has delivered a worthy successor to ​her Honeyland​​ and further cemented herself as a filmmaker with ​empathy and a unique vision.

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