Topic: Bosnian War

Direction Danis Tanovic

Cast Branko Djuric · Rene Bitorajac · Filip Sovagovic · Katrin Cartlidge

Synopsis No Man's Land (2001) follows the harrowing journey of Ciki, a Bosnian soldier with a streak of misfortune, and his fellow relief soldiers who find themselves in a dire situation. While attempting to join their comrades on the frontline, they...

Direction Nenad Cicin-Sain

Cast Bono · U2 · The Edge · Adam Clayton

Synopsis Kiss the Future (2023) delves into the compelling narrative of resistance during the 1990s Siege of Sarajevo. This documentary explores how an underground community harnessed the power of music and art to inspire change and attract international awareness. The story...

Direction Emir Kusturica

Cast Slavko Stimac · Natasa Solak · Vesna Trivalic · Vuk Kostic

Synopsis Life is a Miracle (2004) unfolds in a small village where the prospect of a picturesque railway is seen as a boon for attracting tourists. However, the looming threat of war casts a dark shadow over these plans. Luka, the...

Direction Srdjan Dragojevic

Cast Dragan Bjelogrlic · Nikola Kojo · Dragan Maksimovic · Zoran Cvijanovic

Synopsis Pretty Village, Pretty Flame (1996) commences in a Belgrade army hospital, where the aftermath of the Bosnian civil war is evident through the wounded soldiers being treated. The narrative delves into the memories of their youth and the escalating conflict....

Direction Srdan Golubovic

Cast Aleksandar Bercek · Leon Lucev · Nebojsa Glogovac · Hristina Popovic

Synopsis Circles (2013) unfolds during the tumultuous Bosnian War of 1993, where a Serbian soldier's life takes a dramatic turn when he intervenes to safeguard a Muslim civilian from an assault by three fellow soldiers. This selfless act of bravery sets...

Direction Arsen A. Ostojic

Cast Alma Prica · Olga Pakalovic · Mijo Jurisic · Mustafa Nadarevic

Synopsis Halima's Path (2012) follows the journey of Halima, a Muslim woman grappling with the aftermath of the Bosnian War. She is on a desperate quest to identify the remains of her son, who was tragically killed during the conflict. Despite...

Direction Ademir Kenovic

Cast Mustafa Nadarevic · Almedin Leleta · Almir Podgorica · Josip Pejakovic

Synopsis The Perfect Circle (1997) follows the story of two young boys, Adis and Kerim, aged 7 and 9, who seek shelter in the residence of a poet whose family has abandoned Sarajevo amidst the civil war. Having lost their family,...

Direction Ahmed Imamovic

Cast Almedin Leleta · Satoshi Yahata · Milan Pavlovic · Jasna Zalica

Synopsis 10 Minutes (S) (2002) intertwines two parallel narratives: one unfolding in the historic city of Rome, and the other in the besieged city of Sarajevo during the height of the Bosnian War in 1994.

Direction Pawel Pawlikowski

Synopsis Serbian Epics (TV) (1992) presents a unique and thought-provoking exploration of the Bosnian conflict, deviating from typical war reportage. Director Pawlikowski adopts an anthropological approach, eschewing traditional commentary in favor of evocative imagery. The film captures poignant moments such as...

Direction Teresa Turiera-Puigbò · Erol Ileri

Direction Jean-Luc Godard

Cast Madeleine Assas · Ghalia Lacroix · Bérangère Allaux · Vicky Messica

Synopsis For Ever Mozart (1996) is an episodic cinematic experience that chronicles the journey of a French theater company as they strive to stage a play in Sarajevo. Throughout their adventure, they encounter a series of challenges, including capture and detention...

Direction Jasmila Zbanic

Cast Mirjana Karanovic · Luna Mijovic · Leon Lucev · Kenan Catic

Synopsis Esma's Secret - Grbavica (2006) follows the story of a resilient single mother, Esma, and her 12-year-old daughter, Sara, navigating life in post-war Sarajevo. When Sara expresses her desire to join a school trip, Esma takes on a job as...

Direction Danis Tanovic

Cast Miki Manojlovic · Boris Ler · Mira Furlan · Jelena Stupljanin

Synopsis Cirkus Columbia (2010) unfolds in the backdrop of the former Yugoslavia, focusing on a man who journeys back to Herzegovina from Germany, carrying a substantial amount of money and aspirations for a fresh start. The narrative delves into his experiences...

Direction Larysa Kondracki

Cast Rachel Weisz · Monica Bellucci · Benedict Cumberbatch · Vanessa Redgrave

Synopsis The Whistleblower (2010) follows the gripping true story of Kathryn Bolkovac, a dedicated police officer from Nebraska who takes on a challenging role as a peacekeeper in the aftermath of the Bosnian War. During her time there, she uncovers a...

Direction Michael Winterbottom

Cast Stephen Dillane · Woody Harrelson · Marisa Tomei · Goran Visnjic

Synopsis Welcome to Sarajevo (1997) delves into the harrowing realities of the Bosnian conflict in the mid-1990s, focusing on the critical role of journalists amidst the chaos. Inspired by the true experiences of journalist Michael Nicholson, the film centers around the...

Direction Una Gunjak

Cast Iman Alibalic · Esma Alic · Mario Knezovic · Mirela Lambic

Synopsis The Chicken (S) (2014) follows the story of Selma, who receives a live chicken as a birthday gift. When she learns that the chicken is destined for the family's dinner table, she takes matters into her own hands and sets...

Direction Predrag Antonijevic

Cast Dennis Quaid · Nastassja Kinski · Natasa Ninkovic · Stellan Skarsgard

Synopsis Savior (1998) follows the journey of Joshua, a former U.S. military officer who sought refuge in the Foreign Legion after his wife, Maria, was tragically killed by Muslim extremists in Paris. Now, he operates as a mercenary, engaged in the...

Direction David Attwood

Cast Linus Roache · Vincent Pérez · Lia Williams · Lothaire Bluteau

Synopsis Shot Through the Heart (TV) (1998) delves into the brutal realities of war through the lens of two lifelong friends, portrayed by Linus Roache and Vincent Perez, who find themselves on opposing sides during the civil war in Sarajevo. One...

Direction Juanita Wilson

Cast Natasa Petrovic · Fedja Stukan · Jelena Jovanova · Sanja Buric

Synopsis As If I Am Not There (2010) presents a stark and unflinching portrayal of the Bosnian War of the 1990s, drawing from real accounts uncovered during the International Criminal Tribunal in The Hague. The narrative follows Samira, a contemporary schoolteacher...

Direction Dejan Zecevic

Cast Aleksandar Stojkovic · Vuk Kostic · Tihomir Stanic · Ljubomir Bandovic

Synopsis The Enemy (2011) unfolds in 1995, as a compact engineering unit embraces the Dayton Agreement amidst the rugged mountains near a combat-devastated local factory. The squad stumbles upon a concealed basement within the factory's ruins, where they discover a man...