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200875 minGdocumentary

Mostar United

200875 minGdocumentary

Two "ghettos" now exist in Mostar, divided by a large boulevard, a stark contrast to its former identity as the joyful Montmartre of the Balkans.

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Two "ghettos" now exist in Mostar, divided by a large boulevard, a stark contrast to its former identity as the joyful Montmartre of the Balkans.

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Claudia Tosidirector

Claudia Tosiwriter

Mensud Durakovićcast

Dženan Durakovićcast

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Mostar's streets show the stark divide created by ethnic conflict. Once known as the joyful Montmartre of the Balkans, the city now resembles two ghettos separated by a wide boulevard. The documentary covers the changes in Mostar after the war, focusing on the impact on its people and culture. It presents the struggles faced by the community in rebuilding and healing. The film runs for 75 minutes and was released in 2008.

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