Severina & Katja Restović: The iconic video “Djevojka sa sela” as a symbol of an era
This was not the only video they made together — the collaboration continued with Šafrane and a video with Adnan Teletović. In Djevojka sa sela, filmed in Rijeka and on Grobnik, Restović created the visual identity for one of Severina’s most famous songs, blending pop energy with Mediterranean symbolism.
Djevojka sa sela became a pop-cultural phenomenon, and the visuals directed by Katja Restović significantly contributed to its widespread recognition. The shoot carried the dynamic typical of Severina’s energy — direct, vivid, and strong on stage — resulting in shots that have retained cult status.
The video combines folklore motifs, pop aesthetics and the performer’s pronounced personality, creating an image that defined an entire epoch of Croatian music. Contemporary pop still often references that style, which at the time was considered avant-garde.
