Ingrid and Martha were close friends in their youth, when they worked together at the same magazine. Ingrid went on to become an autofiction novelist while Martha became a war reporter, and they were separated by the circumstances of life. After years of being out of touch, they meet again in an extreme but strangely sweet situation.
A disillusioned pilot shot down over war-torn Bosnia goes on the run from the local military and an assassin, as his commanding officer risks all to save him. During a reconnaissance mission, the pilot and navigator accidentally photograph mass graves, leading to their jet being shot down. The navigator is captured and executed, while the pilot evades the enemy and tries to contact his commanding officer for help. However, the officer is ordered not to rescue the pilot due to political complications. The pilot must find a way to survive and expose the war crimes committed by the enemy forces.
A Perfect Day follows a group of aid workers who find themselves caught in the bureaucracy and chaos of war-torn Bosnia in the 1990s. As they try to navigate the challenges of the conflict, they encounter dead animals, urination problems, and the struggles of delivering humanitarian aid. The movie explores the complexities of war through the dark humor and drama that unfolds during their journey.
Kiss the Future celebrates the underground art and music scene that thrived during the siege of Sarajevo. The biggest band in the world, U2, paid attention and shined a light on the crisis in an effort to support the besieged Sarajevans. The film culminates in a post-war unification concert. A cautionary tale about the rise of nationalism, and an uplifting celebration of the power of the human spirit and art as a tool of survival and inspiration.
Twice Born is a gripping drama that tells the story of a woman and her son who return to Sarajevo, the city where he was born during the Bosnian War. Through a nonlinear timeline, the film explores their complex relationship and the devastating impact of war on their lives.
During the Bosnian War, a Muslim woman and a Serbian soldier find themselves trapped in a dangerous and complex relationship.
Warriors is a TV show set in the 1990s during the Bosnian War. It follows the experiences of a group of British soldiers as they navigate the challenges of war and the impact it has on their lives. The show explores themes of military life, ethnic conflict, and the struggles of returning to civilian life.
Welcome to Sarajevo is a powerful drama set during the Bosnian War. It follows the experiences of journalists covering the brutal conflict and the impact it has on the lives of the people caught in the crossfire. The film explores themes of war, survival, and the resilience of the human spirit.
During the Bosnian War in the 1990s, Aida, a translator, finds herself in a desperate situation as she tries to save her family from the massacre in Srebrenica.
During the Bosnian war in 1993, a television reporter and a recruit find themselves stranded in a trench surrounded by unexploded bombs. As they wait for rescue, they engage in darkly comedic and surreal conversations, exploring the absurdity of war and the human condition.
During the Bosnian War, a group of friends find their lives forever changed as they navigate the brutality of war and confront their own inner demons.
Our Music is a 2004 movie that explores themes of music, violence, and politics. Set in Sarajevo during the Bosnian War, the film follows an interpreter who is caught up in the chaos of the conflict. Through a series of interviews and conversations, the film delves into the complexities of war, religion, and the power of art. With references to Homer's Odyssey and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Our Music offers a poetic exploration of humanity in times of turmoil.
Demons of War is a powerful movie that takes place during the Bosnian War. It follows a group of peacekeepers as they witness the atrocities, including rape and murder, committed by both sides. The film explores the challenges they face, their struggle to maintain their humanity, and the impact of the war on the local population. With the beautiful winter landscape as the backdrop, Demons of War delves into the complexities of war and the demons that haunt the soldiers.
Set against the backdrop of the Bosnian War, Shot Through the Heart tells the gripping story of two childhood friends who find themselves on opposing sides of the conflict. As sharpshooters in the war, their loyalties are tested and their lives forever changed when tragedy strikes close to home. Based on a true story, this emotional film explores the complex themes of family relationships, loss, and the devastating effects of war.
During the conflict in the former Yugoslavia many soldiers were convinced to kill fellow citizens including friends and relatives in the name of patriotism. The Kolaborator follows the story of Goran, 24, a promising young soccer player who is forced to become a soldier. Goran goes from being a talented athlete to an executioner virtually overnight. Following orders, Goran lines up civilians, shoots them and drags them into mass graves. Justifying his role as a protector of his people, Goran becomes increasingly detached from the task until his soccer coach and life-long friend, Asim, is led in front of him. As a familiar face stands defeated before him, Goran must reconsider his actions and choose between his own life and that of his dear friend.
Middle-aged cinephile and film projectionist Pera still lives with his mother - and best friend - Mara, in Belgrade. It's 1999 and when NATO bombs start raining down on Serbia, the two of them become refugees. After a surreal journey, they end up in New York, where Pera realizes that he can no longer do the old job he loved so much. While he and Mara were struggling to survive, the new age of digital projection was born. Then Pera stumbles upon some discarded projectors and his new mission in life becomes clear: he will travel around and show people the magic of Real Cinema - the magic that can only be created by celluoid, mechanical projectors, the silver screen and flickering light.
Paul Pawlikowski's award-winning documentary on life behind Serbian lines in Bosnia. The film observes the roots of the extreme nationalism which has torn apart a country and provides a chilling examination of the dangerous power of ancient nationalist myths.
Winter 2019. Spanish war photographer Gervasio Sánchez, who documented with his camera the long and tragic siege of Sarajevo during the Bosnian War (1992-95), returns to the city in search of the children he met among the ruins, those who survived to grow up, live and remember.