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Il respiro di Sarajevo
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Il respiro di Sarajevo

2024-03-20 · Runtime unavailable · Not rated

Documentary

The extraordinary story of Sanja and Zoran, a couple who in 1993 fled and survived the siege of Sarajevo, the longest war in 20th century history, to find refuge in Italy, in Turin. In their life experience, past and present come together to give voice to friendship and hope, reflecting on war, prejudice, tolerance and acceptance.

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Directors
Andrea D'Arrigo, Fabiana Antonioli
Production companies
Istituto piemontese per la storia della Resistenza e della società contemporanea (Istoreto)
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Status
Released

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Sanja BogičevićSelf
Zoran BogičevićSelf

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