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200091 minPG-13documentary

10.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

The Punishment

200091 minPG-13documentary

10.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

In spring 1999, NATO bombed urban areas in Yugoslavia during the Kosovo War, resulting in civilian casualties amid a campaign aimed at military targets.

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In spring 1999, NATO bombed urban areas in Yugoslavia during the Kosovo War, resulting in civilian casualties amid a campaign aimed at military targets.

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Goran Rebić

Goran Rebićdirector

Goran Rebić

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In spring 1999, civilians in Yugoslavia faced the consequences of NATO's bombing campaign during the Kosovo War. The operation aimed to dismantle military installations but targeted urban areas, resulting in civilian casualties. The film presents the stories of everyday people who lived through the conflict. They recount their experiences and the tragedy that unfolded around them. The documentary emphasizes the shared suffering of individuals, regardless of their political or religious backgrounds.

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