Balkanalije

A quietly powerful meditation on displacement and memory, Balkanalije is a one-issue comic by Samira Kentrić, published by Beletrina Academic Press in 2015. The series distills the artist's own experiences as a refugee from the Yugoslav Wars into a spare, poetic visual narrative, exploring themes of borders, belonging, and the fragmented nature of home. Its significance lies in how it brings a deeply personal, often overlooked perspective to the comics medium, offering a nuanced and understated account of life between cultures. Kentrić’s evocative linework and restrained storytelling make this a resonant work for readers interested in autobiographical and political comics.