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198811 minPGdoc-short

Conflict War Crimes

The Passions

198811 minPGdoc-short

A Great Dane-Harlequin breed is trained to kill, serving as a metaphor for the manipulation of individuals by ideologues during a time of impending war.

Conflict War Crimes

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Vladimir Perović

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A Great Dane-Harlequin breed is trained to kill, serving as a metaphor for the manipulation of individuals by ideologues during a time of impending war.

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Vladimir Perovićdirector

Mato Jelušićwriter

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A Great Dane-Harlequin sits calmly as a trainer issues commands. The trainer repeatedly shouts, “Slaughter it, slaughter it.” The dog transforms into an obedient executioner. Set against the backdrop of an impending war, the film presents a metaphor for how ideologues prepare individuals for violence. It reflects on the darker aspects of human behavior and the influence of leaders in the Balkans during a turbulent time.

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