Film Lens
Off Season focuses on Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina, during the summer of 1994, a time when the city was deeply affected by two civil wars within three years. The documentary illustrates the division of the town into a Croatian majority in the west and a Muslim majority in the east, separated by an invisible wall. This division led to a significant destruction of the community and infrastructure, reflecting the broader impact of the Bosnian War from 1992 to 1995.
The film presents the appointment of Hans Koschnick, a German social democrat, as the municipal administrator in an effort to restore a sense of community in Mostar. His role is depicted as crucial in the context of the EU's attempts to mend the fractured social fabric of the city. The documentary captures the complexities of rebuilding a community in a place marked by ethnic conflict and division.
Why Watch
- •See the impact of civil war on Mostar's community.
- •Meet Hans Koschnick and learn about his role in rebuilding.
- •Find out how the EU attempted to restore unity in Bosnia.
Did You Know
•Mostar was torn apart by two civil wars in just three years.
•The city is divided into a Croatian majority in the west and a Muslim majority in the east.
•Hans Koschnick was appointed as municipal administrator by the EU.
Perfect For
Bosnian War historyEuropean political effortsCivil conflict studies