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Quo vadis, Aida? streaming

Original title: Quo Vadis, Aida?

2021 Movie Poland, Türkiye, Austria, Norway, France, Netherlands, Montenegro, Germany, Romania, Bosnia & Herzegovina War, Drama, History 104 min Ages 14+

By: Jasmila Zbanic, Jasmila Žbanić With: Reinout Bussemaker, Izudin Bajrovic, Dino Bajrovic, Emir Hadzihafizbegovic, Johan Heldenbergh

Bosnia, 11 July 1995. Aida is a translator for the United Nations 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?

Filmium rating

80%

Festival Achievements

European Film Awards 2022

Awards:

Winner

European Film Awards 2021

Awards:

European Film • European Actress • European Director

Nominations:

European University Film Award • European Screenwriter

Selections:

Feature Film Selection

Rotterdam International Film Festival 2021

Selections:

Limelight

Venice International Film Festival 2020

Nominations:

venezia-77-competition

Mood

Desperate

Devastating

Disturbing

Emotional

Heart-Wrenching

Heartbreaking

Powerful

Reflective

Sad

Serious

Somber

Tense

Thoughtful

Tragic

Urgent

Cast & Crew

Jasmila Zbanic

Jasmila Žbanić

Hasan Nuhanovic

Izudin Bajrovic

Raymond Thiry

Jasna Djuricic

Boris Ler

Johan Heldenbergh

Reinout Bussemaker

Dino Bajrovic

Boris Isakovic

Emir Hadzihafizbegovic

Aida (Character)

Bosnian Cast

Female Director

Human Rights

Jasmila Zbanic (Director)

Jasmila Žbanić (Director)

Jasna Đuričić (Actress)

Ratko Mladić (Historical Figure)

Budget

Low-Budget

Cinematic Technique

Close-Up Shots

Close-Ups

Documentary-Style

Handheld

Handheld Camera

Intimate

Naturalistic

Naturalistic Lighting

Realistic

Narrative Structure

Character-Driven

Linear

Perspective-Focused

Real-Time

Pace

Deliberate

Intense

Slow

Slow-Burn

Slow-Paced

Tension-Building

Runtime

Long Runtime

Soundtrack

Ambient Music

Minimalist Score

Style

Cinematic

Documentary-Like

Documentary-Style

Dramatic

Emotional

Gritty

Immersive

Intense

Poetic

Realistic

War Drama

Time-Period

1990S

Bosnian War

Central Conflict

Ethnic Cleansing

Human Rights Violation

International Indifference

Massacre

Moral Dilemma

Moral Responsibility

Saving Family

Survival

Survival Under Siege

Characters

Aida

Aida (Mother, Translator)

Bosniak Civilians

Bosnian Woman

Husband

Ratko Mladic

Serbian Soldiers

Sons

Un Translator

Ending

Ambiguous

Family Separation

Hope And Despair

No Consolation

Permanent Loss

Unanswered Questions

Historical Context

1990S

1990S Conflict

Bosnian War

Srebrenica Genocide

Key Plot Points

Desperate Rescue

Family Trapped

Mass Execution

Mother'S Struggle

Siege Of Srebrenica

Town Besieged

Un Evacuation Attempt

Plot

Bosnian War

Conflict-Driven

Ethnic Conflict

Ethnic Genocide

Family Protection

Family Survival

Historical

Moral Dilemma

Mother'S Perspective

Siege Of Srebrenica

Srebrenica Massacre

Survival

Tragedy

Un Interpreter

Un Translator

War Atrocities

Setting

Bosnia

Bosnian War

Srebrenica

Un Camp

Un Safety Zone

Shooting Location

Bosnia

Srebrenica

Theme

Ethnic Conflict

Family Dynamics

Family Survival

Human Suffering

International Failure

Justice

Memory And Trauma

Moral Complexity

Moral Courage

Motherhood

Survival

War Atrocities

Genre

Drama

Historical

War

Audiences

Adults

Historical Drama

History Enthusiasts

Human Rights Advocates

Socially Aware

War Drama Viewers

War Film Enthusiasts

Titles

AIDA

La voix d'Aida

Quo Vadis, Aida

Quo vadis, Aida?

Where Are You Going, Aida?

Куда ты идешь, Аида?

突襲安全區

艾达，怎么了？

阿依達的救援行動

Awards

Bafta Nominations

European Film Awards

Gothenburg Best Film

Oscar Nomination

Spirit Awards

Box Office Success

Critically Acclaimed

Critical Reception

High Ratings

Positive Reviews

Universal Acclaim

Festivals

Gothenburg Film Festival

Rotterdam Film Festival

Toronto International Film Festival

Venice Film Festival

Popularity

Award-Winning

Festival Success

Ratings

Average Rating 8.8/10

Metacritic 97 Out Of 100

Rotten Tomatoes 100%

Reception

Acclaimed

Award-Winning

Bafta Nominations

Critical Acclaim

Critically Acclaimed

Emotional Depth

European Film Awards

Festival Success

Film Festival Recognition

Oscar Nominee

Production Countries

Austria

Bosnia

Bosnia And Herzegovina

Germany

International Co-Production

Release Year

2020

2021

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