The Bridges of Sarajevo

2014 1h 54m FR

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6.3

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5.8

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★6.3TMDB · 10★5.8IMDB · 387

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Synopsis

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Thirteen European directors explore the theme of Sarajevo; what this city has represented in European history over the past hundred years, and what Sarajevo stands for today in Europe. These eminent filmmakers of different generations and origins offer exceptional singular styles and visions.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Bogdan Ninković
Feđa Stamenković
Andrej Ivančić
Nikola Brković
Mihailo Ković
Samuel Finzi
Gilles Tschudi
Gergana Pletnyova

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Teresa Villaverde
Writers: Federico De Roberto, Cristi Puiu, Teresa Villaverde
Languages: Russian, Catalan, Serbian, German, Italian, French, Bosnian, Romanian, Spanish
Countries: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, France, Germany, Italy, Portugal, Switzerland

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ERA

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Released 12 years ago.

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WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 9 languages: Russian, Catalan, Serbian, German, Italian, French, Bosnian, Romanian, Spanish.

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WORLD

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International production across 7 countries: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, France, Germany, Italy, Portugal, Switzerland.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Teresa Villaverde, shot by Julian Atanassov. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Kaloyan Dimitrov. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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6 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Carlotta Cristiani shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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7 / 8

CAST

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Bogdan Ninković and Feđa Stamenković and Andrej Ivančić carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt3495794 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Teresa Villaverde directs. Julian Atanassov behind the camera. Kaloyan Dimitrov scores. Carlotta Cristiani cuts. Produced in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, France, Germany, Italy, Portugal, Switzerland. Dialogue in Russian, Catalan, Serbian, German, Italian, French, Bosnian, Romanian, Spanish.

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1Released 12 years ago.
2Dialogue crosses 9 languages: Russian, Catalan, Serbian, German, Italian, French, Bosnian, Romanian, Spanish.
3International production across 7 countries: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, France, Germany, Italy, Portugal, Switzerland.
4Directed by Teresa Villaverde, shot by Julian Atanassov. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Kaloyan Dimitrov. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Carlotta Cristiani shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Bogdan Ninković and Feđa Stamenković and Andrej Ivančić carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt3495794 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 10 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.