Tuesday, March 25, 2003

History and Consequences Film Series

No Man's Land

Presented in coordination with the Masters in Peace & Justice Studies Students at USD.

Set during the 1993 Bosnian Conflict, this is the story of two soldiers, a Bosnian and a Serb, who find themselves trapped in "No Man's Land", a trench between both sides, next to an injured Bosnian lying on a mine that could kill them all. They have no one to trust and no way to escape without getting shot. With the two men stuck in a bizarre predicament, a frustrated UN sergeant tries to help, despite orders to remain at his post. When a journalist waylays the sergeant while pushing for an exclusive scoop, she affects the unfolding of events and turns a news story into an international circus. With the world's press waiting for an outcome, no one willing to take action - lest they accept responsibility - the other two soldiers try to keep their humanity amidst the insanity of war.

Written and directed by Danis Tanovic (who also composed the music for the film)

Starring: Branko Djuric, Rene Bitorajac, Filip Sovagovic, Georges Siatidis, Serge-Henri Valcke, Simon Callow, Katrin Cartlidge

Produced by: Frederique Dumas-Zajdela, Marc Baschet, Cedomir Kolar

Followed by a panel discussion moderated by a MA in Peace and Justice Studies Student.