Organized by the Museum of Contemporary Art of Montenegro and the “Sula Radov” Foundation, the promotion of the play Sula Radov and Four Petrovićs by Prof. Dr. Sonja Tomović Šundić took place last night at the Petrović Castle.

On behalf of the event organizer, the Museum of Contemporary Art of Montenegro, Suzana Popović addressed the numerous attendees, reminding them of the historical significance of Sula Radov in Montenegrin history and the dramatic interpretation of his character as envisioned by the author.

The President of the Assembly of the “Sula Radov” Foundation, Prof. Dr. Branislav Radulović, highlighted Sula Radov’s social role, his prominent figure, and the importance of his legal and moral influence in Montenegro.

He emphasized the significance of dramatizing an important period of Montenegrin history and praised Prof. Tomović Šundić’s effort to vividly and credibly depict the life of the main protagonist through thirteen well-structured dramatic and aesthetic scenes, making the play engaging for contemporary readers.

Radulović analyzed each scene individually, stressing that they function as a cohesive whole in this literary adaptation and outstanding dramatic text, which he believes will soon find its way to the stage.

Actor and lead performer of the Montenegrin National Theatre, Slobodan Marunović, read excerpts from Sula Radov and Four Petrovićs in his distinctive style, sharing his enthusiasm for the revival of such a significant historical figure in Montenegrin public discourse.

At the end of the event, the author, Sonja Tomović Šundić, addressed the audience, explaining her interest in the complex personality of Sula Radov and emphasizing her literary and dramatic inspiration to explore the relationship between a man of the people and the rulers of the Petrović-Njegoš dynasty.

She stated: “Sula Radov, captain of Komani-Zagorič, judge, advisor, and mediator in his tribe, was a moral pillar—a sage who, like Socrates, reminded his contemporaries to uphold legal and moral principles.” Tomović Šundić highlighted her aim to use dramatic means to shed light on the relationship between power and the individual, as well as Sula’s independent spirit and sharp intellect, which he consistently employed to protect the interests of the political community for its greater good.

In this way, the author delved deeper into the mentality of the people, occasionally diverging from strict historical facts to follow her own imagination and interpretation of the protagonist and his era.

In the packed hall of Petrović Castle, which could not accommodate all interested attendees, the event was honored by the presence of Prince Nikola Petrović, the ambassadors of Slovenia and Bosnia and Herzegovina, numerous professors, judges, scholars, and other distinguished guests. Their presence once again paid tribute to Sula Radov’s moral code and to Prof. Tomović Šundić for her outstanding and widely acclaimed play.