When We Were Them

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When We Were Them (2021)

Directed by Damir Šagolj, Danis Tanović

Documentary · 15m

Surrounded by minefields and destruction from the Bosnian war and not welcome by everyone, thousands of migrants are still stranded in the northern part of the war-torn country. Their flimsy tents set up in the woods or abandoned socialist era buildings offer no protection from the harsh Bosnian winter. The food, clothes, firewood and communication are problems but nothing compared to the serious and constant violation of basic human rights these migrants are subjected to on a daily basis. In this visually driven film, Danis Tanovic and Damir Sagolj show the brutality and inhumanity of the everlasting story of people "on the move" trying to reach the EU, where they are hoping for a better life.

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Crew

Director
Damir Šagolj, Danis Tanović
Writer
Damir Šagolj, Danis Tanović
Director of Photography
Damir Šagolj, Danis Tanović
Editor
Redžinald Šimek

Details

Release date
2021-08-05
Runtime
15m
Genres
Documentary
Original language
EN
Spoken languages
Bosnian
Countries
Bosnia and Herzegovina