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201778 minPGdocumentary

6.1/ 10(10 ratings)• TMDB

Geopolitics Warfare

Hotel Yugoslavia

201778 minPGdocumentary

6.1/ 10(10 ratings)• TMDB

Hotel Jugoslavija in Belgrade serves as a backdrop for exploring the complex history and cultural shifts of Yugoslavia from its glory days to its decline.

Geopolitics Warfare

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Nicolas Wagnières

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Hotel Jugoslavija in Belgrade serves as a backdrop for exploring the complex history and cultural shifts of Yugoslavia from its glory days to its decline.

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Nicolas Wagnièresdirector

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Hotel Jugoslavija, once a symbol of Yugoslavian hospitality, reflects the tumultuous history of the region from its opening in 1969 to its decline during the Yugoslav Wars in the 1990s. Located in Belgrade, Serbia, the hotel hosted numerous political figures and cultural icons, serving as a backdrop for significant events in Yugoslav history. The documentary examines the hotel's transformation over the decades, highlighting its role in the social and political landscape of the former Yugoslavia and the lasting impact of conflict on its legacy.

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