Facing Darkness (2024)
Following Bosnia and Herzegovina’s declaration of independence in April 1992, Bosnian Serb troops besieged and bombed Sarajevo. Over a period of four years, five young filmmakers documented the bombardments and daily life during the siege—for some, the aim was simply to report the news; for others, it was a way of dealing with their fears.
Director: Jean-Gabriel Périot
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 110 min
Release Date: November 13, 2024
Screenplay
Editing: Jean-Gabriel Périot
Production: AlterEgo, Alina Film, Pravo Ljudski
Country: Bosnia and Herzegovina, France, Switzerland
Language: English, Bosanski
Original Language: bs
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Facing Darkness about?
- Following Bosnia and Herzegovina’s declaration of independence in April 1992, Bosnian Serb troops besieged and bombed Sarajevo. Over a period of four years, five young filmmakers documented the bombardments and daily life during the siege—for some, the aim was simply to report the news; for others, it was a way of dealing with their fears.
- Who directed Facing Darkness?
- Facing Darkness was directed by Jean-Gabriel Périot.
- How long is Facing Darkness?
- Facing Darkness has a runtime of 1h 50m (110 minutes).
- What genre is Facing Darkness?
- Facing Darkness is a Documentary film.
- Where was Facing Darkness produced?
- Facing Darkness was produced in Bosnia and Herzegovina, France, Switzerland.