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201698 minPGdocumentary

Conflict Historical Events

Sarajevo Roses

201698 minPGdocumentary

Five survivors recount their experiences during 24 years of conflict in Bosnia, focusing on the siege of Sarajevo and its aftermath.

Conflict Historical Events

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Five survivors recount their experiences during 24 years of conflict in Bosnia, focusing on the siege of Sarajevo and its aftermath.

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Roger Richardsdirector

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Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia, endured a brutal siege lasting nearly four years in the 1990s. "Sarajevo Roses" tells the stories of five survivors from this conflict. They recount their experiences during the siege and the subsequent aftermath. The film spans 24 years of turmoil and transformation in the city, offering personal insights into life during and after the war.

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