Four towns in Bosnia and Herzegovina are transforming into tourist destinations to ensure their economic survival after years of post-war decline.
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Four towns in Bosnia and Herzegovina are transforming into tourist destinations to ensure their economic survival after years of post-war decline.
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Synopsis
In post-war Bosnia and Herzegovina, towns like Srebrenica and Mostar are reshaping their identities to attract tourists. Directed by Igor Drljaca, The Stone Speakers follows four locations as they construct cultural narratives to revitalize their economies. The film captures the tension between memory and forgetting in a country still dealing with the aftermath of conflict. It premiered at the 2018 Toronto International Film Festival and later at the Berlin International Film Festival, prompting discussions about public monuments and memorialization.
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Why Watch
- See how Bosnia's history attracts ideological tourists.
- Find out about public monuments and their impact.
- Meet director Igor Drljaca's unique perspective.
Did You Know
- The film premiered at the 2018 Toronto International Film Festival.
- It had its international premiere at the 69th Berlin International Film Festival.
- The documentary has a runtime of 92 minutes.
- The film is produced in multiple languages: English, Bosnian, Croatian, and Serbian.
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Who directed The Stone Speakers?
The Stone Speakers was directed by Igor Drljaca.
What year did The Stone Speakers premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival?
The Stone Speakers premiered in 2018 at the Toronto International Film Festival.
How long is the runtime of The Stone Speakers?
The runtime of The Stone Speakers is 92 minutes.
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