Synopsis
Bosnia, July 1995. Aida is a translator for the UN in the small town of Srebrenica. When the Serbian army takes over the town, her family is among the thousands of citizens looking for shelter in the UN camp. As an insider to the negotiations Aida has access to crucial information that she needs to interpret. What is at the horizon for her family and people – rescue or death? Which move should she take?
Key facts
Original language
English
First release
February 26, 2021
Production companies
coop99, Deblokada, Razor Film, Tordenfilm, Turkish Radio and Television Corporation
Awards
IFFR audience award, Golden Orange Award for Best Film in International Competition, European Film Award for Best Director, European Film Award for Best Film, European Film Award for Best Actress
Setting
Srebrenica, Potočari
Trailer
Stills
Reviews
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Festival History
- Academy Awards 2021 academy_award
- BAFTA Awards 2021 generic ★ nominated: Best Director, Best Film Not in the English Language
- European Film Awards 2021 generic - Best Film; Best Director; Best Screenwriter
- Göteborg Film Festival 2021 generic - Dragon Award Best International Film ★ Winner: Dragon Award Best International Film
- Independent Spirit Awards 2021 generic
- Melbourne International Film Festival 2021 generic - Feature
- Sydney Film Festival 2021 generic - In Competition ★ Audience Award top five
- Bolton International Film Festival 2020
- Toronto International Film Festival 2020 generic
- Venice Film Festival 2020 generic
