When We Were Them (2021)
Surrounded by minefields and destruction from the Bosnian war and not welcome by everyone, thousands of migrants are still stranded in the northern part of the war-torn country. Their flimsy tents set up in the woods or abandoned socialist era buildings offer no protection from the harsh Bosnian winter. The food, clothes, firewood and communication are problems but nothing compared to the serious and constant violation of basic human rights these migrants are subjected to on a daily basis. In this visually driven film, Danis Tanovic and Damir Sagolj show the brutality and inhumanity of the everlasting story of people "on the move" trying to reach the EU, where they are hoping for a better life.
Director: Damir Šagolj, Danis Tanović
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 15 min
Release Date: August 5, 2021
Screenplay
Music: Danis Tanović
Cinematography: Damir Šagolj, Danis Tanović
Editing: Redžinald Šimek
Country: Bosnia and Herzegovina
Language: Bosanski
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is When We Were Them about?
- Surrounded by minefields and destruction from the Bosnian war and not welcome by everyone, thousands of migrants are still stranded in the northern part of the war-torn country. Their flimsy tents set up in the woods or abandoned socialist era buildings offer no protection from the harsh Bosnian winter. The food, clothes, firewood and communication are problems but nothing compared to the serious and constant violation of basic human rights these migrants are subjected to on a daily basis. In this visually driven film, Danis Tanovic and Damir Sagolj show the brutality and inhumanity of the everlasting story of people "on the move" trying to reach the EU, where they are hoping for a better life.
- Who directed When We Were Them?
- When We Were Them was directed by Damir Šagolj, Danis Tanović.
- How long is When We Were Them?
- When We Were Them has a runtime of 15m (15 minutes).
- What genre is When We Were Them?
- When We Were Them is a Documentary film.
- Where was When We Were Them produced?
- When We Were Them was produced in Bosnia and Herzegovina.