Il respiro di Sarajevo

Il respiro di Sarajevo

Il respiro di Sarajevo

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Il respiro di Sarajevo

2024

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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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Sanja Bogičević

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Zoran Bogičević

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