Three teenage boys train on a bullet-riddled luge track in Sarajevo, a remnant of the 1984 Winter Games, as they pursue Olympic dreams amid ongoing challenges.
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Three teenage boys train on a bullet-riddled luge track in Sarajevo, a remnant of the 1984 Winter Games, as they pursue Olympic dreams amid ongoing challenges.
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On a luge track in Sarajevo, remnants of the 1984 Winter Games stand as a backdrop for three teenage boys, Mirza, Zlatan, and Hamza, as they train under the guidance of their coach. The track, now marked by bullet holes and graffiti, reflects the scars of a country still grappling with its past. As they pursue Olympic dreams, the boys face challenges from a lack of state support and the lingering tensions of their environment. Director Ryan Sidhoo captures their struggles and aspirations in this intimate coming-of-age story.
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Why Watch
- Meet Mirza, Zlatan, and Hamza training on a historic luge track.
- Follow their Olympic dreams despite a lack of state support.
- See how the past influences their lives in modern Bosnia.
Did You Know
- The luge track was built for the 1984 Winter Games in Sarajevo.
- The documentary is set in Sarajevo, a city affected by war for three decades.
- The film features three boys: Mirza, Zlatan, and Hamza, who are aspiring athletes.
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What year did the Winter Games take place in Sarajevo?
The Winter Games took place in Sarajevo in 1984.
Who are the three teenage boys training on the luge track?
The three teenage boys are Mirza, Zlatan, and Hamza.
What challenges do the boys face in pursuing their Olympic dreams?
The boys face challenges due to a lack of state support for their training.
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