Black Kites (1996)

Black Kites (1996) poster

Based on 1992 journals of Bosnian visual artist Alma Hajric who was forced into a basement shelter to survive the siege of Sarajevo, Black Kites skillfully merges the reality-based content of her journal with interpretive visual material to reveal the simple, sometimes beautiful, yet brutal truth of her existence. Non-linear, dreamlike and spectral, Black Kites is a testament to artistry, imagination and the resiliency of the human psyche. Features sensitive performances by Steve Buscemi, Mimi Goese and Mira Furlan, a prominent actress from the former Yugoslavia, as the narrator.

Director: Jo Andres
Runtime: 26 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Hahn Rowe
Cinematography: Lisa Rinzler
Editing: Jo Andres
Production: Open City Films
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Jo Andres

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Black Kites about?
Based on 1992 journals of Bosnian visual artist Alma Hajric who was forced into a basement shelter to survive the siege of Sarajevo, Black Kites skillfully merges the reality-based content of her journal with interpretive visual material to reveal the simple, sometimes beautiful, yet brutal truth of her existence. Non-linear, dreamlike and spectral, Black Kites is a testament to artistry, imagination and the resiliency of the human psyche. Features sensitive performances by Steve Buscemi, Mimi Goese and Mira Furlan, a prominent actress from the former Yugoslavia, as the narrator.
Who directed Black Kites?
Black Kites was directed by Jo Andres.
Who stars in Black Kites?
Black Kites stars Steve Buscemi, Mira Furlan, Mimi Goese, Lucian Buscemi, Maryette Charlton.
How long is Black Kites?
Black Kites has a runtime of 26m (26 minutes).
Where was Black Kites produced?
Black Kites was produced in United States of America.