Back to Bosnia
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Back to Bosnia is a documentary that shows the uphill battle that refugees face when trying to return to Bosnia
, or even just to reclaim their properties.
It shows not only the problems that Bosniaks
(Bosnian Muslims) face, but also the problems of Bosnian Serb refugees that moved to other parts of Bosnia. In addition it takes viewers to the sites of some of the worst atrocities
in the second half of the 20th century and the investigations of these crimes.
The film marked the debut of writer and director
Sabina Vajrača
.
s, and seek out the remnants of a city that was once their home, as well as confront those that forced them out.
Back to Bosnia is a documentary that shows the uphill battle that refugees face when trying to return to Bosnia
, or even just to reclaim their properties.
It shows not only the problems that Bosniaks
(Bosnian Muslims) face, but also the problems of Bosnian Serb refugees that moved to other parts of Bosnia. In addition it takes viewers to the sites of some of the worst atrocities
in the second half of the 20th century and the investigations of these crimes.
The film marked the debut of writer and director
Sabina Vajrača
.
s, and seek out the remnants of a city that was once their home, as well as confront those that forced them out.
Back to Bosnia is a documentary that shows the uphill battle that refugees face when trying to return to Bosnia
, or even just to reclaim their properties.
It shows not only the problems that Bosniaks
(Bosnian Muslims) face, but also the problems of Bosnian Serb refugees that moved to other parts of Bosnia. In addition it takes viewers to the sites of some of the worst atrocities
in the second half of the 20th century and the investigations of these crimes.
The film marked the debut of writer and director
Sabina Vajrača
.
s, and seek out the remnants of a city that was once their home, as well as confront those that forced them out.
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina , sometimes called Bosnia-Herzegovina or simply Bosnia, is a country in Southern Europe, on the Balkan Peninsula. Bordered by Croatia to the north, west and south, Serbia to the east, and Montenegro to the southeast, Bosnia and Herzegovina is almost landlocked, except for the...
, or even just to reclaim their properties.
It shows not only the problems that Bosniaks
Bosniaks
The Bosniaks or Bosniacs are a South Slavic ethnic group, living mainly in Bosnia and Herzegovina, with a smaller minority also present in other lands of the Balkan Peninsula especially in Serbia, Montenegro and Croatia...
(Bosnian Muslims) face, but also the problems of Bosnian Serb refugees that moved to other parts of Bosnia. In addition it takes viewers to the sites of some of the worst atrocities
Ethnic cleansing
Ethnic cleansing is a purposeful policy designed by one ethnic or religious group to remove by violent and terror-inspiring means the civilian population of another ethnic orreligious group from certain geographic areas....
in the second half of the 20th century and the investigations of these crimes.
The film marked the debut of writer and director
Film director
A film director is a person who directs the actors and film crew in filmmaking. They control a film's artistic and dramatic nathan roach, while guiding the technical crew and actors.-Responsibilities:...
Sabina Vajrača
Sabina Vajraca
Sabina Vajrača is a Bosnian film director, screenwriter, and film producer.Vajraća is best known for having directed and produced the 2005 Bosnian documentary Back to Bosnia.-Biography:...
.
Plot outline
Back to Bosnia is a documentary film about a family who returns to Bosnia in 2000, to reclaim the property they were forced out of at gun point. While there, the family is confronted with the destruction of their city's multi-ethnic character and forced to examine the community they left behind. They witness an exhumation, visit the sites of war crimeWar crime
War crimes are serious violations of the laws applicable in armed conflict giving rise to individual criminal responsibility...
s, and seek out the remnants of a city that was once their home, as well as confront those that forced them out.
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Back to Bosnia is a documentary that shows the uphill battle that refugees face when trying to return to Bosnia
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina , sometimes called Bosnia-Herzegovina or simply Bosnia, is a country in Southern Europe, on the Balkan Peninsula. Bordered by Croatia to the north, west and south, Serbia to the east, and Montenegro to the southeast, Bosnia and Herzegovina is almost landlocked, except for the...
, or even just to reclaim their properties.
It shows not only the problems that Bosniaks
Bosniaks
The Bosniaks or Bosniacs are a South Slavic ethnic group, living mainly in Bosnia and Herzegovina, with a smaller minority also present in other lands of the Balkan Peninsula especially in Serbia, Montenegro and Croatia...
(Bosnian Muslims) face, but also the problems of Bosnian Serb refugees that moved to other parts of Bosnia. In addition it takes viewers to the sites of some of the worst atrocities
Ethnic cleansing
Ethnic cleansing is a purposeful policy designed by one ethnic or religious group to remove by violent and terror-inspiring means the civilian population of another ethnic orreligious group from certain geographic areas....
in the second half of the 20th century and the investigations of these crimes.
The film marked the debut of writer and director
Film director
A film director is a person who directs the actors and film crew in filmmaking. They control a film's artistic and dramatic nathan roach, while guiding the technical crew and actors.-Responsibilities:...
Sabina Vajrača
Sabina Vajraca
Sabina Vajrača is a Bosnian film director, screenwriter, and film producer.Vajraća is best known for having directed and produced the 2005 Bosnian documentary Back to Bosnia.-Biography:...
.
Plot outline
Back to Bosnia is a documentary film about a family who returns to Bosnia in 2000, to reclaim the property they were forced out of at gun point. While there, the family is confronted with the destruction of their city's multi-ethnic character and forced to examine the community they left behind. They witness an exhumation, visit the sites of war crimeWar crime
War crimes are serious violations of the laws applicable in armed conflict giving rise to individual criminal responsibility...
s, and seek out the remnants of a city that was once their home, as well as confront those that forced them out.
External links
Back to Bosnia is a documentary that shows the uphill battle that refugees face when trying to return to Bosnia
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina , sometimes called Bosnia-Herzegovina or simply Bosnia, is a country in Southern Europe, on the Balkan Peninsula. Bordered by Croatia to the north, west and south, Serbia to the east, and Montenegro to the southeast, Bosnia and Herzegovina is almost landlocked, except for the...
, or even just to reclaim their properties.
It shows not only the problems that Bosniaks
Bosniaks
The Bosniaks or Bosniacs are a South Slavic ethnic group, living mainly in Bosnia and Herzegovina, with a smaller minority also present in other lands of the Balkan Peninsula especially in Serbia, Montenegro and Croatia...
(Bosnian Muslims) face, but also the problems of Bosnian Serb refugees that moved to other parts of Bosnia. In addition it takes viewers to the sites of some of the worst atrocities
Ethnic cleansing
Ethnic cleansing is a purposeful policy designed by one ethnic or religious group to remove by violent and terror-inspiring means the civilian population of another ethnic orreligious group from certain geographic areas....
in the second half of the 20th century and the investigations of these crimes.
The film marked the debut of writer and director
Film director
A film director is a person who directs the actors and film crew in filmmaking. They control a film's artistic and dramatic nathan roach, while guiding the technical crew and actors.-Responsibilities:...
Sabina Vajrača
Sabina Vajraca
Sabina Vajrača is a Bosnian film director, screenwriter, and film producer.Vajraća is best known for having directed and produced the 2005 Bosnian documentary Back to Bosnia.-Biography:...
.
Plot outline
Back to Bosnia is a documentary film about a family who returns to Bosnia in 2000, to reclaim the property they were forced out of at gun point. While there, the family is confronted with the destruction of their city's multi-ethnic character and forced to examine the community they left behind. They witness an exhumation, visit the sites of war crimeWar crime
War crimes are serious violations of the laws applicable in armed conflict giving rise to individual criminal responsibility...
s, and seek out the remnants of a city that was once their home, as well as confront those that forced them out.