I Know Your Soul Explained

Genre:legal drama
Creator:Jasmila Žbanić
Country:Bosnia and Herzegovina
Num Seasons:1
Num Episodes:6
Runtime:50 minutes

I Know Your Soul (Bosnian: Znam kako dišeš) is a 2023 Bosnia and Herzegovina six-episode legal drama limited series created by Jasmila Žbanić.

Cast

Production

The series had been originally conceived by Jasmila Žbanić as a feature film, but the project was rejected by the Bosnian Film Fund; during the COVID-19 pandemic Žbanić adapted the script into a six-episode television series, with four episodes entirely consisting of new material.[1]

Release

The first two episodes of the series premiered out of competition at the 80th edition of the Venice Film Festival. The series was released in October 2023 by BH Telecom's MY TV platform.[2] It was acquired by HBO Max in November 2023.[3]

Reception

The series was described as "an in-depth exploration of familial bonds and secrets", with "a strong narrative and grounded characters", and which "does a great job in its examination of the tragedies that emerge from society’s deep-rooted inequalities."[4]

Notes and References

  1. News: Macnab . Geoffrey . Jasmila Žbanić explains why she moved into showrunning for Venice series 'I Know Your Soul' . 13 April 2024 . Screen International. 5 September 2023 . en.
  2. News: N. O. . "Znam kako dišeš" će biti prva bh. serija koja će se emitovati na HBO-u . 13 April 2024 . . 25 October 2024 . hr.
  3. News: Vourlias . Christopher . HBO Max Acquires Venice-Premiering Drama Series 'I Know Your Soul,' From Oscar Nominee Jasmila Zbanic . 13 April 2024 . . 7 November 2023.
  4. News: Complex . Valerie . 'I Know Your Soul' Review: An In-Depth Exploration Of Familial Bonds And Secrets – Venice Film Festival . 13 April 2024 . . 6 September 2023.