In the Austrian town of Ferlach, near the Slovenian border, gunsmithing has been passed down through generations. Filmmaker Samira Fux meets the craftspeople keeping this tradition alive and discovers the remarkable stories behind their work. Family memories lead into a turbulent past of Nazi rule and partisan resistance, while the town’s Austrian and Slovenian cultures remain closely intertwined. Set against an idyllic Alpine landscape, Piliji is a beautifully observed journey into a small community where an extraordinary craft opens the door to stories of war, family, language and belonging.
