Rok Kunaver reflects on growing up in the 1990s
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Rok Kunaver, an actor from Slovenia, shared memories of his youth during the 1990s while co-hosting a television show about the decade.
He often discussed the era with his co-host, Vesna Ponorac, who was born near the end of the nineties, explaining what life was like before widespread mobile phone use.
Kunaver noted a significant difference between growing up in the 1980s versus the 1990s, as the latter saw the rise of mobile phones and a shift in how people connected. He recalled a sense of optimism and drive in Slovenia during the 1990s, a newly independent nation, contrasting with the political divisions present today. While acknowledging that people tend to remember the past fondly, Kunaver admitted even his memories weren’t entirely positive, recalling difficult times during his military service.
The television show allowed Kunaver to revisit the decade, sparking conversations with friends and a feeling of reliving his youth. He expressed contentment with the experiences of his past and present, seeing value in the lessons learned and the ability to share them with his daughters. Kunaver also described his approach to acting as a desire to challenge expectations and embrace diverse roles.
