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==The History and Development of Bosnian Cinema== | |||
<p>Bosnia and Herzegovina has a long tradition of film production, dating back to the early 20th century. Over the years, the country has produced numerous acclaimed filmmakers, actors, and films that have gained international recognition. In this lesson, we will explore the history and evolution of Bosnian cinema, and its influence on contemporary film culture.</p> | <p>Bosnia and Herzegovina has a long tradition of film production, dating back to the early 20th century. Over the years, the country has produced numerous acclaimed filmmakers, actors, and films that have gained international recognition. In this lesson, we will explore the history and evolution of Bosnian cinema, and its influence on contemporary film culture.</p> | ||
==Early Beginnings== | |||
<p>The first Bosnian film, “Uneasy Dreams”, was produced in 1928 under the direction of Ante Babaja. The film's release marked the beginning of a long and established history of local film production, which continued to grow during the years of the former Yugoslavia.</p> | <p>The first Bosnian film, “Uneasy Dreams”, was produced in 1928 under the direction of Ante Babaja. The film's release marked the beginning of a long and established history of local film production, which continued to grow during the years of the former Yugoslavia.</p> | ||
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<p>During the Yugoslav era, Sarajevo Film Festival, founded in 1995, served as the main hub for the showcasing of Bosnian cinema to an international audience, and as a platform for the promotion and distribution of local and regional films across the country.</p> | <p>During the Yugoslav era, Sarajevo Film Festival, founded in 1995, served as the main hub for the showcasing of Bosnian cinema to an international audience, and as a platform for the promotion and distribution of local and regional films across the country.</p> | ||
==1970s - 1980s: New Wave of Bosnian Cinema== | |||
<p>The late 1960s and early 1970s witnessed the birth of the "Black Wave" movement in Yugoslav cinema, featuring new and unconventional film styles and thematic approaches. This era also marked the emergence of Bosnian directors, including Bahrudin "Bato" Čengić, Zdravko Velimirović, and Emir Kusturica.</p> | <p>The late 1960s and early 1970s witnessed the birth of the "Black Wave" movement in Yugoslav cinema, featuring new and unconventional film styles and thematic approaches. This era also marked the emergence of Bosnian directors, including Bahrudin "Bato" Čengić, Zdravko Velimirović, and Emir Kusturica.</p> | ||
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<p>Kusturica, who has won numerous awards for his work, helped usher in a new era of Bosnian cinema, showcasing the unique perspective and experiences of the country's people. His films such as "When Father Was Away on Business" and "Underground" are considered cinematic masterpieces, and continue to influence many contemporary filmmakers worldwide.</p> | <p>Kusturica, who has won numerous awards for his work, helped usher in a new era of Bosnian cinema, showcasing the unique perspective and experiences of the country's people. His films such as "When Father Was Away on Business" and "Underground" are considered cinematic masterpieces, and continue to influence many contemporary filmmakers worldwide.</p> | ||
==1990s: The War Years== | |||
<p>The Bosnian War, which lasted from 1992 to 1995, had a profound impact on the local film industry. Many films were disrupted, projects were delayed or cancelled, and several filmmakers left the country. However, despite the challenging circumstances, some filmmakers, including Ademir Kenović, managed to produce powerful and thought-provoking films.</p> | <p>The Bosnian War, which lasted from 1992 to 1995, had a profound impact on the local film industry. Many films were disrupted, projects were delayed or cancelled, and several filmmakers left the country. However, despite the challenging circumstances, some filmmakers, including Ademir Kenović, managed to produce powerful and thought-provoking films.</p> | ||
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<p>Kenović's 1997 film, "Perfect Circle", was one of the first post-war films to address the impact of the conflict on the country's people. The film won numerous awards at international festivals and was critically acclaimed for its powerful narrative style and its message of hope and human resilience.</p> | <p>Kenović's 1997 film, "Perfect Circle", was one of the first post-war films to address the impact of the conflict on the country's people. The film won numerous awards at international festivals and was critically acclaimed for its powerful narrative style and its message of hope and human resilience.</p> | ||
==2000s to Present: Contemporary Bosnian Cinema== | |||
<p>The beginning of the new millennium saw a renewed interest in Bosnian cinema, with several filmmakers gaining worldwide recognition. Among them is Danis Tanović, whose film "No Man's Land" won an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 2002, and Jasmila Žbanić, whose debut feature film "Grbavica" won the Golden Bear award at the 2006 Berlin Film Festival.</p> | <p>The beginning of the new millennium saw a renewed interest in Bosnian cinema, with several filmmakers gaining worldwide recognition. Among them is Danis Tanović, whose film "No Man's Land" won an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 2002, and Jasmila Žbanić, whose debut feature film "Grbavica" won the Golden Bear award at the 2006 Berlin Film Festival.</p> | ||
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<p>Bosnian cinema continues to evolve and gain momentum, with new filmmakers showcasing their talents and putting their unique perspectives on screen. An increasing number of international co-productions have also allowed Bosnian directors to work with creative teams from other countries, which has further contributed to the growth and development of the country's cinema.</p> | <p>Bosnian cinema continues to evolve and gain momentum, with new filmmakers showcasing their talents and putting their unique perspectives on screen. An increasing number of international co-productions have also allowed Bosnian directors to work with creative teams from other countries, which has further contributed to the growth and development of the country's cinema.</p> | ||
==Bosnian Films and Directors to Watch== | |||
<p>The following is a list of some of the most influential Bosnian films and directors of all time.</p> | <p>The following is a list of some of the most influential Bosnian films and directors of all time.</p> | ||
==Famous Bosnian Films== | |||
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==Bosnian Cinema Vocabulary== | |||
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==Types of Films== | |||
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* [[Language/Bosnian/Culture/History-and-Geography-of-Bosnia|History and Geography of Bosnia]] | * [[Language/Bosnian/Culture/History-and-Geography-of-Bosnia|History and Geography of Bosnia]] | ||
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The History and Development of Bosnian Cinema
Bosnia and Herzegovina has a long tradition of film production, dating back to the early 20th century. Over the years, the country has produced numerous acclaimed filmmakers, actors, and films that have gained international recognition. In this lesson, we will explore the history and evolution of Bosnian cinema, and its influence on contemporary film culture.
Early Beginnings
The first Bosnian film, “Uneasy Dreams”, was produced in 1928 under the direction of Ante Babaja. The film's release marked the beginning of a long and established history of local film production, which continued to grow during the years of the former Yugoslavia.
During the Yugoslav era, Sarajevo Film Festival, founded in 1995, served as the main hub for the showcasing of Bosnian cinema to an international audience, and as a platform for the promotion and distribution of local and regional films across the country.
1970s - 1980s: New Wave of Bosnian Cinema
The late 1960s and early 1970s witnessed the birth of the "Black Wave" movement in Yugoslav cinema, featuring new and unconventional film styles and thematic approaches. This era also marked the emergence of Bosnian directors, including Bahrudin "Bato" Čengić, Zdravko Velimirović, and Emir Kusturica.
Kusturica, who has won numerous awards for his work, helped usher in a new era of Bosnian cinema, showcasing the unique perspective and experiences of the country's people. His films such as "When Father Was Away on Business" and "Underground" are considered cinematic masterpieces, and continue to influence many contemporary filmmakers worldwide.
1990s: The War Years
The Bosnian War, which lasted from 1992 to 1995, had a profound impact on the local film industry. Many films were disrupted, projects were delayed or cancelled, and several filmmakers left the country. However, despite the challenging circumstances, some filmmakers, including Ademir Kenović, managed to produce powerful and thought-provoking films.
Kenović's 1997 film, "Perfect Circle", was one of the first post-war films to address the impact of the conflict on the country's people. The film won numerous awards at international festivals and was critically acclaimed for its powerful narrative style and its message of hope and human resilience.
2000s to Present: Contemporary Bosnian Cinema
The beginning of the new millennium saw a renewed interest in Bosnian cinema, with several filmmakers gaining worldwide recognition. Among them is Danis Tanović, whose film "No Man's Land" won an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 2002, and Jasmila Žbanić, whose debut feature film "Grbavica" won the Golden Bear award at the 2006 Berlin Film Festival.
Bosnian cinema continues to evolve and gain momentum, with new filmmakers showcasing their talents and putting their unique perspectives on screen. An increasing number of international co-productions have also allowed Bosnian directors to work with creative teams from other countries, which has further contributed to the growth and development of the country's cinema.
Bosnian Films and Directors to Watch
The following is a list of some of the most influential Bosnian films and directors of all time.
Famous Bosnian Films
Bosnian | Pronunciation | English Translation |
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Otac na službenom putu | otats na služhbenom poktoo | When Father Was Away on Business |
Potpisani | potpeesahnee | Signed, Sealed and Delivered |
Bure baruta | booreh bahroota | Powder Keg |
Sjećaš li se Dolly Bell? | sye-chash lee seh Dolly Bell | Do You Remember Dolly Bell? |
Grbavica | grbahveetzah | Grbavica |
No Man's Land | noh mahns land | No Man's Land |
Snijeg | snee-yegh | Snow |
Tesna koža 1, 2, 3 | tesnah kohzhah jedan, dva, tri | Tight Skin 1, 2, 3 |
Famous Bosnian Directors
- Emir Kusturica
- Danis Tanović
- Jasmila Žbanić
- Aida Begić
- Namik Kabil
- Ivica Matić
- Bahrudin Čengić
Bosnian Cinema Vocabulary
General Vocabulary
- kinematografija - cinema
- film - movie
- glumac - actor
- glumica - actress
- scenarist - screenwriter
- reditelj - director
- kamera - camera
- montažer - editor
- svjetlo - light
- ton - sound
- producent - producer
- kino dvorana - movie theater
Types of Films
- drama - drama
- komedija - comedy
- akcioni film - action movie
- horor film - horror movie
- animirani film - animated movie
- dokumentarni film - documentary
- naučno-fantastični film - science fiction movie
- ljubavni film - romantic movie
Verbs
- produkovati film - to produce a movie
- snimiti film - to film a movie
- miksati zvuk - to mix sound
- rezati film - to edit a movie
- svirati muziku - to play music
- komponovati muziku - to compose music
- napisati scenario - to write a screenplay
- nastupiti - to perform
- glumiti - to act
Other Lessons
- History and Geography of Bosnia
- Media and Communication
- Traditional Music and Dance
- Bosnia Herzegovina Timeline
- Arts and Literature
- Sports and Leisure
- Religion and Celebrations
- Famous Writers and Works
- Holidays and Celebrations
Sources