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202580 minGdocumentary

O(P)STANAK

202580 minGdocumentary

1201 days of siege in Bihać saw musicians from the group Okus Meda create music that provided hope and humanity amid war's devastation.

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Ervin Duratović

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1201 days of siege in Bihać saw musicians from the group Okus Meda create music that provided hope and humanity amid war's devastation.

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Ervin Duratovićdirector

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Bihać endured a 1,201-day siege during the Bosnian War. Amidst the chaos, the band Okus Meda and local musicians created music that offered hope and unity. Archival footage and interviews reveal how these artists brought laughter and humanity to a city under fire. The film is a personal tribute from director Duratović to his father and the musicians who shaped his life through their songs and actions. "O(P)STANAK" runs for 80 minutes and focuses on the role of music in times of conflict.

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