The Ship of Fools (2006)

Sarajevo in 1992. Vedran, a once famous musician, tries to shelter his family from the madness of war. He hides them in his old house and goes out of his way to give them a normal day to day life. For a while he manages to keep the war at a distance, but when his daughter gets pregnant Vedran wants to give her a proper wedding in the old town hall

Director: Matthias Lebeer
Genre: Drama, War
Runtime: 15 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Production: Matthias Lebeer Productions, Rits Erasmushogeschool, Scout Film Sarajevo
Country: Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Language: Bosanski
Original Language: bs

Themes

Nostalgic Memories and the Past

Keywords

bosnia and herzegovina, bosnian war (1992-95), 1990s, short film, sarajevo

More Films by Director: Matthias Lebeer
More Films in Genre: Drama, War

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Ship of Fools about?
Sarajevo in 1992. Vedran, a once famous musician, tries to shelter his family from the madness of war. He hides them in his old house and goes out of his way to give them a normal day to day life. For a while he manages to keep the war at a distance, but when his daughter gets pregnant Vedran wants to give her a proper wedding in the old town hall
Who directed The Ship of Fools?
The Ship of Fools was directed by Matthias Lebeer.
Who stars in The Ship of Fools?
The Ship of Fools stars Irma Alimanović, Hasan Zahirović, Elma Ahmetović, Rade Čolović, Alban Ukaj, Miralem Zupčević.
How long is The Ship of Fools?
The Ship of Fools has a runtime of 15m (15 minutes).
What genre is The Ship of Fools?
The Ship of Fools is a Drama, War film.
Where was The Ship of Fools produced?
The Ship of Fools was produced in Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
What are the themes of The Ship of Fools?
The themes of The Ship of Fools include: Nostalgic Memories and the Past.