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201657 minPG-13documentary

My Own Private War

201657 minPG-13documentary

A filmmaker reflects on her traumatic experiences during war and its lasting effects on her family in a 57-minute personal documentary.

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A filmmaker reflects on her traumatic experiences during war and its lasting effects on her family in a 57-minute personal documentary.

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Lidija Zelovic

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Lidija, a filmmaker from Sarajevo, reflects on her childhood during the Bosnian War. She recounts personal memories and family experiences shaped by conflict. Through her lens, she considers the effects of displacement and the long-term impact of war on families. The film addresses questions around trauma and the hopes of shielding the next generation from inherited burdens. It offers a personal narrative of loss and an attempt to reconcile with the past.

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