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Browse 27 movies from Al Jazeera Balkans
Even after more than 25 years since the dreadful war crimes had been taking place in former Yugoslavia, this tragic history is far from over – be it for the victims’ families, conflicting nations or for a Czech investigator who comes back to the region to carry on in his work after so many years. The documentary return voyage follows not only the paths of fleeing war criminals, but is driven by an effort to capture a part of the ethic mission of the then newly formed International Criminal Court in The Hague along, in its double nature: based on an independent investigation of war crimes, to strive for reconciliation in cases of multifarious ethnic, national and other conflicts.
Mar 2023
Among the many dramatic episodes of the siege of Sarajevo in the years 1992 to 1996, the story of a human safari has remained concealed from the public eye. Few people knew that those fighting the war on the Serbian side were not only the Bosnian Serb Army, volunteers and mercenaries but also a small, clandestine group: wealthy foreigners who paid high fees for the chance to shoot at the residents of the city under siege.
Sep 2022
The exciting and emotional story of Ivica Osim, legendary Zeljeznicar football player, started in his hometown of Sarajevo, with a life-long journey through Strasbourg, Belgrade, Athens , Graz and far as Japan. Wherever he worked as a football expert, he obtained the status of a sports legend, the ups and downs, the beautiful and difficult moments of his career. A story of affection for the family, for Sarajevo, but also for love of football.
Nov 2018
A film story about sports success and brotherly love, full of emotions and memories of the time when FK Sarajevo was the champion of the former Yugoslavia on two occasions. Vahidin and Husref Musemić were each in their respective time the goal scorers and best players of the Sarajevo's champion teams.
Sep 2023
A documentary about favorite shopping destination for Yugoslavs: Trieste in Italy.
Jan 2017
Famous Travnik Gymnasium building after the war in Bosnia has been divided into 2 schools. Christmas football tournament is the only thing that unites children from both schools.
Biography of famous football player Dragan Dzajic.
Jul 2017
Bosnian pop singer Dino Merlin talks about his career.
Mar 2017
Dragoslava has four TV sets, three grandchildren, two best friends, and a husband with whom she fights over a remote control. She keeps her private archive of memories of all major events in recent political history of five countries in which she has lived, without ever moving from her apartment. She is a trained poll monitor, passionate about her right to be in the minority, but more and more desperate as another early election approach.
Apr 2018
While the children are enjoying their summer holidays, Basri, 8, heads off to the Macedonian mountains to join his brothers. They are the shepherds of hundreds of sheep, helped by huge dogs that protect them from wolves. For Basri, it's freedom, while his teenage brothers dream of elsewhere.
Jan 2025
20 years after the concert that marked the first performance of a Serbian artist in post-war Bosnia, Đorđe Balašević returned to Sarajevo. With new songs and unforgettable memories. An emotional two-night performance opened the question – how much has changed in the previous two decades?
Jul 2018
Like many other seniors in Germany, Petra receives terribly low retirement which makes her very poor. After paying rent and utilities, she is left with about 100 euros a month for food and other expenses, of which she barely survives in such an expensive city as Hamburg. Petra refuses to accept such circumstances. She belongs to a new generation of seniors, who do not feel that life should be over just because you are growing old. She decides to leave everything in Germany behind and move far away, to Eastern Europe looking for a better life.
Jan 2020
46-year-old Džemo lives in a village with his mother, father and brother. He cares for ten cows every day thereby earning a living for his family. Džemo’s day starts and ends with a pushcart, his constant companion on daily more than 20-kilometer-runs. His boyhood dream was to take part in large running events which is why he always applies for city and mountain races. Despite hard labour demanded by a life in the rural area, and the fact that he competes against professional athletes, Džemo wins gold medals regularly.
Sep 2020
Students in Serbia, who have blocked all universities in the country, did not celebrate New Year's Eve, but instead entered 2025 with a 15-minute silence in memory of the victims of the tragedy at the Novi Sad railway station, when a canopy collapsed on November 1, 2024, killing 15 people. The students have taken the lead in the fight against corruption, which they consider the cause of this tragedy, and are demanding that institutions begin to function and do their job.
Mar 2025
History of national football team of Bosnia and Herzegovina from war to World Cup 2014 in Brazil.
Jun 2014
On June 3, 1968, student protests began in the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, the first major conflict with the then communist establishment. In Belgrade, Sarajevo, Zagreb and Ljubljana, students demanded more socialism, the fight against corruption and a better state.
May 2018
Documentary about the sevdah band named "Zukva".
May 2017
The history of Bosnian cinematography over 75 years of existence.
May 2022
Documentary about the Beatles cover band from Belgrade.
Jan 2022
Besides presenting a history of the Medveščak Zagreb Ice Hockey Club, the film includes recollections of its crucial individuals, past and present, and tries to explain the phenomenon of its popularity, including the unique spirit of Medveščak fans.
Sep 2014