Death in Sarajevo (2016)

Death in Sarajevo (2016) poster

Sarajevo on 28 of June, 2014. At the Hotel Europa, the best hotel in town, the manager Omer prepares to welcome a delegation of diplomatic VIPs. On the centenary of the assassination that is considered to have led to World War I, an appeal for peace and understanding is supposed to start from here. But the hotel staff have other worries: having not been paid for months, they are planning to go on strike. Hatidza from the hotel laundry is elected strike leader even though her daughter Lamija, who works in reception, is firmly against industrial action. Meanwhile, in the sealed-off presidential suite, a guest from France rehearses a speech. Elsewhere, a television reporter conducts interviews about war and its consequences. Was Gavrilo Princip, the 1914 assassin, a criminal or a national hero? What long shadow does his deed cast into the present?

Director: Danis Tanović
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 85 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Mirza Tahirović
Cinematography: Erol Zubčević
Editing: Redžinald Šimek
Production: SCCA / pro.ba, Margo Films
Country: Bosnia and Herzegovina, France
Language: Bosanski, English, Français
Original Language: bs

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Death in Sarajevo about?
Sarajevo on 28 of June, 2014. At the Hotel Europa, the best hotel in town, the manager Omer prepares to welcome a delegation of diplomatic VIPs. On the centenary of the assassination that is considered to have led to World War I, an appeal for peace and understanding is supposed to start from here. But the hotel staff have other worries: having not been paid for months, they are planning to go on strike. Hatidza from the hotel laundry is elected strike leader even though her daughter Lamija, who works in reception, is firmly against industrial action. Meanwhile, in the sealed-off presidential suite, a guest from France rehearses a speech. Elsewhere, a television reporter conducts interviews about war and its consequences. Was Gavrilo Princip, the 1914 assassin, a criminal or a national hero? What long shadow does his deed cast into the present?
Who directed Death in Sarajevo?
Death in Sarajevo was directed by Danis Tanović.
Who stars in Death in Sarajevo?
Death in Sarajevo stars Izudin Bajrović, Snežana Vidović, Jacques Weber, Vedrana Božinović, Muhamed Hadžović, Faketa Salihbegović-Avdagić.
How long is Death in Sarajevo?
Death in Sarajevo has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
What genre is Death in Sarajevo?
Death in Sarajevo is a Drama film.
Where was Death in Sarajevo produced?
Death in Sarajevo was produced in Bosnia and Herzegovina, France.