Jugofilm

original title:
Jugofilm
country / year of production:
Austria / 1996 (x)
original length:
88 min. , color
premiere:
YU: July 1997
genre:
melodrama
based on:
director:
Goran Rebic
film script:
Goran Rebic
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cast (role):
Wolf Bachofner , Eva Mattes
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plot synopsis:
The film deals with a Serbian familiy, that immigrated to Austria and lives in Vienna. When the conflict in their home county is getting even worse and the fights are starting, the family falls apart because of the destructive power of propaganda. The film warns nearly poetical of the deeds, that racial hatred and violence can cause, and avoids all elements of action.
keywords:
war crimes , friends on opposite sides , family on both sides of the front , post-war era , propaganda , media
war:
Yugoslav Wars (1991-1999)
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remarks:
The film was nominated for the "Crystal Globe" on the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival and for the "Best Film Award" on the Molodist International Film Festival. It won the "Award of Ecumenical Jury - Special Mention" on the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival.
availability:
VHS