The Weight of Chains (2010)

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The Weight of Chains is a Canadian documentary film that takes a critical look at the role that the US, NATO and the EU played in the tragic breakup of a once peaceful and prosperous European state - Yugoslavia. The film, bursting with rare stock footage never before seen by Western audiences, is a creative first-hand look at why the West intervened in the Yugoslav conflict, with an impressive roster of interviews with academics, diplomats, media personalities and ordinary citizens of the former Yugoslav republics. This film also presents positive stories from the Yugoslav wars - people helping each other regardless of their ethnic background, stories of bravery and self-sacrifice.

Director: Boris Malagurski
Genre: Documentary, History
Runtime: 125 min
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Screenplay

Production: Malagurski Cinema
Country: Canada, Serbia
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

yugoslavia, balkan war

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Weight of Chains about?
The Weight of Chains is a Canadian documentary film that takes a critical look at the role that the US, NATO and the EU played in the tragic breakup of a once peaceful and prosperous European state - Yugoslavia. The film, bursting with rare stock footage never before seen by Western audiences, is a creative first-hand look at why the West intervened in the Yugoslav conflict, with an impressive roster of interviews with academics, diplomats, media personalities and ordinary citizens of the former Yugoslav republics. This film also presents positive stories from the Yugoslav wars - people helping each other regardless of their ethnic background, stories of bravery and self-sacrifice.
Who directed The Weight of Chains?
The Weight of Chains was directed by Boris Malagurski.
Who stars in The Weight of Chains?
The Weight of Chains stars Rade Aleksic, James Bissett, Michel Chossudovsky, Michael Parenti.
How long is The Weight of Chains?
The Weight of Chains has a runtime of 2h 5m (125 minutes).
What genre is The Weight of Chains?
The Weight of Chains is a Documentary, History film.
Where was The Weight of Chains produced?
The Weight of Chains was produced in Canada, Serbia.