Back to Bosnia War Refugee, War Crimes, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia Conflict
Synopsis
In September 1992, Sabina Vajraca wrote a letter expressing her fear of never returning to Banja Luka, the city she was forced to flee during the war.
Synopsis
Sabina Vajraca returns to Banja Luka, Bosnia, years after fleeing the city during the war. She and her family confront the effects of the conflict as they visit their former home and the sites of war crimes. They find another family living in their apartment, filled with their belongings. The documentary reflects on loss, memory, and the long-term impacts of displacement.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- Meet Sabina Vajraca, who shares her childhood war experiences.
- Find out about the rumors of violence in Banja Luka.
- See how war changed Sabina's perception of home.
Did You Know
- Sabina Vajraca was only fourteen years old during the war in Banja Luka.
- She recalls a rumor that girls were being raped in the streets of Banja Luka.
- Sabina felt she aged from fourteen to forty in just nine months during the conflict.
- She left Banja Luka without saying goodbye, believing she would return.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What significant event did Sabina Vajraca experience at the age of fourteen?
At the age of fourteen, Sabina Vajraca experienced the onset of war, with barricades in her city and rumors of girls being raped on the streets of Banja Luka.
How did Sabina leave Banja Luka?
Sabina left Banja Luka by flying through the airport after the war began.
What was the social situation in Bosnia before the war according to the documentary?
Before the war, people in Bosnia lived together without division, with Sabina mentioning that her best friends were from different ethnic backgrounds, including Serb and Croat.
What are people saying?
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