Croatian director Dalibor Matanic admits to having committed several sexual assaults. “All of this took place at times when I was under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Our job is terribly stressful - but that certainly doesn't justify my behavior,” Matanic, 49, wrote on Facebook. Violence and sexual assault have long been considered taboo subjects in the Balkans, where patriarchal values remain entrenched in parts of the region. These issues have taken on greater importance in recent years following the rise of the #Metoo movement.