Shame on me

Dejan Markovic | Shame on me
2026, Film

Shame is both a symptom and a mechanism of structural power. It disciplines, punishes, and organizes social relations, shaping who is valued, who is visible, and who is expendable. Recognizing this dynamic offers a radical possibility; by interrogating and redirecting shame, we can destabilize hierarchies, reclaim autonomy over our bodies and narratives, and cultivate modes of visibility that empower rather than punish. In a world increasingly defined by exposure, freedom lies not merely in what is seen, but in who controls the gaze.

In this film, I take on the shame of others. After collecting anonymous confessions, I travel from unresolved childhood trauma to the discovery of sexuality, facing abuse and learning the power of shame across five different stories.

Dejan Markovic, Master Project, 2026, Photo @ Virgil Widrich

The film was nominated for an Anerkennungspreis.