Synopsis
Over 8,000 Bosnian men and boys were killed by the Bosnian Serb Army during the 1995 Srebrenica massacre, as documented through survivor testimonies.
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Synopsis
In Srebrenica, a town in Bosnia, over 8,000 men and boys were killed by the Bosnian Serb Army in July 1995. Directed by Leslie Woodhead, A Cry from the Grave features testimonies from survivors and relatives, recounting the events surrounding the massacre. The documentary includes original video footage captured by those directly involved. It was broadcast on BBC Two in November 1999 and later used as evidence in war crimes trials at The Hague.
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Why Watch
- See survivor testimonies from the Srebrenica massacre.
- Find out about the war crimes trial at The Hague.
- Meet the families affected by the tragedy.
Did You Know
- Over 8,000 Bosnian men and boys were killed in the Srebrenica massacre.
- The documentary won the Special Jury Award at the 12th International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam in December 1999.
- It was broadcast on BBC Two in the UK on 27 November 1999.
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Who directed the documentary A Cry from the Grave?
Leslie Woodhead directed and produced A Cry from the Grave.
How many Bosnian men and boys were killed in the Srebrenica massacre?
Over 8,000 Bosnian men and boys were killed by the Bosnian Serb Army during the Srebrenica massacre.
When was A Cry from the Grave first broadcast on BBC Two?
A Cry from the Grave was first broadcast on BBC Two in the UK on 27 November 1999.
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