Once Upon a Time in Sarajevo (2014)

Can three comedians from Bosnia overcome the bitterness of the past to reunite and reconcile? Often compared to Monty Python's Flying Circus the comedy team from Sarajevo known as Top Lista Nadrealista or The Surrealist Hit Parade rose to prominence on the eve of the breakup of Yugoslavia. Nele, Zenit and Djuro became household names throughout the Balkans. The wars that followed the splintering of the country pitted each of the diverse communities against one another. The bitter conflict exposed some nationalist loyalties among the comedians and lead to the acrimonious break-up of Top Lista. The split reflecting the broader tribulations dividing their homeland.

Director: Marie-Helene Carlton, Micah Garen
Genre: Documentary, TV Movie
Runtime: 48 min
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Production: Four Corners Media
Country: Qatar
Language: Bosanski, English, Srpski
Original Language: en

Keywords

comedian, reunion, friends

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Once Upon a Time in Sarajevo about?
Can three comedians from Bosnia overcome the bitterness of the past to reunite and reconcile? Often compared to Monty Python's Flying Circus the comedy team from Sarajevo known as Top Lista Nadrealista or The Surrealist Hit Parade rose to prominence on the eve of the breakup of Yugoslavia. Nele, Zenit and Djuro became household names throughout the Balkans. The wars that followed the splintering of the country pitted each of the diverse communities against one another. The bitter conflict exposed some nationalist loyalties among the comedians and lead to the acrimonious break-up of Top Lista. The split reflecting the broader tribulations dividing their homeland.
Who directed Once Upon a Time in Sarajevo?
Once Upon a Time in Sarajevo was directed by Marie-Helene Carlton, Micah Garen.
Who stars in Once Upon a Time in Sarajevo?
Once Upon a Time in Sarajevo stars dr Nele Karajlić, Zenit Đozić, Branko Đurić.
How long is Once Upon a Time in Sarajevo?
Once Upon a Time in Sarajevo has a runtime of 48m (48 minutes).
What genre is Once Upon a Time in Sarajevo?
Once Upon a Time in Sarajevo is a Documentary, TV Movie film.
Where was Once Upon a Time in Sarajevo produced?
Once Upon a Time in Sarajevo was produced in Qatar.