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2013120 minPGdocumentary

5.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

The Majority Starts Here

2013120 minPGdocumentary

5.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Six young people from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Kosovo, Montenegro, and Serbia share their stories about living with the effects of nationalism.

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Six young people from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Kosovo, Montenegro, and Serbia share their stories about living with the effects of nationalism.

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In the Balkans, six young individuals from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Kosovo, Montenegro, and Serbia share their personal stories against a backdrop of historical conflict. They discuss how nationalism and ethnic tensions have influenced their identities and aspirations. The film presents the challenges faced by the younger generation in a divided region. Through their narratives, these young people express their hopes for reconciliation and a united future, advocating for understanding in the aftermath of conflict.

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