Remember That Kočani Fire? A New Film Just Dropped, And It’s Powerful.

A somber still image from Milcho Manchevski's documentary 'Good People', showing a dimly lit scene or blurred figures.
  • Milcho Manchevski’s new documentary ‘Good People’
  • Revisiting the tragic Kočani nightclub fire
  • Hearing from the brave survivors

We just watched something that really hit us hard. Milcho Manchevski, a name you might know, just dropped his latest. It’s called ‘Good People’.

It’s not just a movie. It’s a deep dive into something truly awful. Remember the Kočani nightclub fire? It happened in a small North Macedonian town. March 16, 2025. That date will stick with us.

Hundreds were hurt. So many. And 63 people lost their lives. Just because they wanted a night out at the Pulse nightclub. The facts are grim: The club had only one way out. One fire extinguisher. Imagine. Total chaos.

Manchevski’s film really brings this tragedy home. The aesthetic is raw. Haunting. He uses visuals that just pull you right into those moments. You feel the fear. The desperate scramble to flee.

We hear from the survivors. Their stories are powerful. They saw things nobody should ever see. They lived through something unimaginable. It’s a stark reminder of what happened that night.

Our Take

This film isn’t just a review for us. It’s a wake-up call. It makes you think about safety. About responsibility. These stories need to be told. So we remember. So we make sure something like this never happens again.

Milcho Manchevski really nailed the raw, honest vibe here. It’s tough to watch. But so important. It’s a look into real human experiences. A must-see, truly.