The Siege
Synopsis
Sarajevo lived through the longest siege in modern history. The Siege is a film about those who lived through it, about the human experience of the besieged. Through Sarajevo to beyond Sarajevo, it is the story of a surrounded city, of a battle and resistance. It is also the universal story of civilization facing a terrible challenge to its existence, of a struggle for its survival. Sarajevo resisted and survived. The Siege describes a vertiginous descent into war.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rémy Ourdan, Patrick Chauvel
- Screenplay & Story
- Rémy Ourdan
- Original Title
- The Siege
- Country of Origin
- France, Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Agat Films & Cie / Ex Nihilo, ARTE, INA
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rémy Ourdan, Patrick Chauvel
Rémy Ourdan
Audrey Maurion
Blanche Guichou
Department Leadership Roster
Rémy Ourdan
Director
Patrick Chauvel
Director
Rémy Ourdan
Writer
Blanche Guichou
Producer
Audrey Maurion
Editor
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What is The Siege about?
Sarajevo lived through the longest siege in modern history. The Siege is a film about those who lived through it, about the human experience of the besieged. Through Sarajevo to beyond Sarajevo, it is the story of a surrounded city, of a battle and resistance. It is also the universal story of civilization facing a terrible challenge to its existence, of a struggle for its survival. Sarajevo resisted and survived. The Siege describes a vertiginous descent into war.
Who directed The Siege?
The Siege was directed by Rémy Ourdan, Patrick Chauvel.
Who stars in The Siege?
The principal cast of The Siege includes Not specified.
When was The Siege released and how long is it?
The Siege was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.