The Agreement (2013)

'History is always made in the middle of the night. And when it happens, you are so damned tired, that you couldn't care less,' says Robert Cooper, an EU peace negotiator whose job it is to get Serbia and Kosovo to reach an agreement about peaceful coexistence. National pride and compromise are on everyone's lips, and much is at stake: Kosovo wants to come closer to independence, the Serbs have been promised EU membership if they can reach an agreement, and the EU tries to strengthen its credibility. But how far is each party willing to go? It is the unique characters that make this fascinating film about a delicate political game so vivid and loveable. The stoic, Serbian negotiator has a great passion for rock music, his colleague from Kosovo does not want to miss out on his daily visit to the hairdresser, and Cooper himself has a closet full of ties - one for every conceivable occasion.

Director: Karen Stokkendal Poulsen
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 58 min
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Cast

Music: Steffen Breum
Production: Bullitt Film ApS
Country: Denmark
Language: English, Srpski
Original Language: da

Keywords

political negotiations, kosovo, serbia, woman director, diplomacy, european union

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Agreement about?
'History is always made in the middle of the night. And when it happens, you are so damned tired, that you couldn't care less,' says Robert Cooper, an EU peace negotiator whose job it is to get Serbia and Kosovo to reach an agreement about peaceful coexistence. National pride and compromise are on everyone's lips, and much is at stake: Kosovo wants to come closer to independence, the Serbs have been promised EU membership if they can reach an agreement, and the EU tries to strengthen its credibility. But how far is each party willing to go? It is the unique characters that make this fascinating film about a delicate political game so vivid and loveable. The stoic, Serbian negotiator has a great passion for rock music, his colleague from Kosovo does not want to miss out on his daily visit to the hairdresser, and Cooper himself has a closet full of ties - one for every conceivable occasion.
Who directed The Agreement?
The Agreement was directed by Karen Stokkendal Poulsen.
Who stars in The Agreement?
The Agreement stars Robert Cooper, Edita Tahiri, Borko Stefanović.
How long is The Agreement?
The Agreement has a runtime of 58m (58 minutes).
What genre is The Agreement?
The Agreement is a Documentary film.
Where was The Agreement produced?
The Agreement was produced in Denmark.