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201688 minPGdocumentary

6.3/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

Those Shocking Shaking Days

201688 minPGdocumentary

6.3/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

Selma Doborac captures abandoned structures in Austria and Bosnia and Herzegovina, exploring the challenges of visually representing war atrocities.

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Selma Doborac captures abandoned structures in Austria and Bosnia and Herzegovina, exploring the challenges of visually representing war atrocities.

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Selma Doborac captures abandoned structures in those regions affected by war. The documentary, released in 2016, spans 88 minutes. It includes footage and subtitles that confront the challenges of representing war atrocities. Locations in Austria and Bosnia and Herzegovina feature prominently. Doborac presents the emotional weight of these spaces, invoking memories of the past. The film questions how visual media can depict the realities of conflict.

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