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SONJA

In the documentary film "Sonja", we witness the struggle of one man to survive in the camp. Prisoner Haris Hastor describes the days spent in captivity, torture, mistreatment, facing death, struggle, fear, powerlessness and finally escape.
Haris Hastor will tell the story of the struggle for bare life, about hopes and fears, and about the life he lives today.
During the aggression against Bosnia and Herzegovina and the siege of Sarajevo, Serbian paramilitary forces as well as military formations of the RS Army committed numerous crimes against the civilian population.
Haris Hastor was 21 years old when he was captured and taken to the Vogošća camp. The days of torture he spent in the camp still goes trough his mind. This is documentary about his survival.
In the „Sonja“ and the „Bunker“ camp, many citizens of Vogošća were detained, women were raped and some were executed after being raped, and the detained men were tortured, mistreated, raped and many never got to experience freedom.

  • Sanela Prašović - Gadžo
    Director
    Filmography Documentary films: Return to Hope, Šaćirbey, Carla, Strength is in Truth and Justice, All Yugoslav Misunderstandings, Banja Luka injustice, etc.
  • Arijana Saračević - Helać
    Writer
  • Nehrudin Gadžo
    Producer
  • Emir Hačimić
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Documentary
  • Runtime:
    1 hour
  • Completion Date:
    February 20, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    95,000 EUR
  • Country of Origin:
    Bosnia and Herzegovina
  • Country of Filming:
    Bosnia and Herzegovina
  • Language:
    Bosnian
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital Full HD, 1080p, 25 fps
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Sarajevo Film Festival
    Sarajevo
    Bosnia and Herzegovina
    August 13, 2023
    Bosnia and Herzegovina
    Official Selection BH Film Category
  • Jagran Film Festival
    New Delhi
    India
    August 4, 2023
    Premiere
    Official Selection
  • 8 and Halfilm Awards Festival
    Roma
    Italy
    July 19, 2023
    italy
    Best Director and Best Documentary Feature
  • Stockhol City Film Festival
    Stockholm
    Sweden
    July 23, 2023
    Sweden
    Semi Finalist
  • ARFF Berlin
    Berlin
    Germany
    August 8, 2023
    Germany
    Official Selection
  • Bihać Avantura Film Festival "Avant&Una"
    Bihać
    Bosnia and Herzegovina
    August 22, 2023
    Bihać
    Official Selection
Distribution Information
  • TIM System
    Distributor
    Country: Bosnia and Herzegovina
    Rights: All Rights
Director Biography - Sanela Prašović - Gadžo

Sanela Prasovic Gadzo was born on December 23, 1970 in Sarajevo.
She graduated with a degree in journalism and communications, a master's degree in public relations and is now finishing her PhD studies in communication sciences.
She started her journalistic career in 1991 at TVSA. During the war in BiH, she worked as a war reporter at TVBIH. Awarded several times for her work as a journalist and author in the country and abroad.
She is the author and producer of the documentary films Šaćirbey, Return to Hope, Carla, Strength is in Truth and Justice, All Yugoslav Misunderstandings, etc.
She worked at TVBIH and FTV. She managed the TIM System Production Company and created and produced documentaries, TV series and numerous media campaigns.
She was guest lecturer in journalism, media and public relations.
UNDP awarded Sanela Prasovic Gadzo in 2021 with a title called “Development leader”.

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Director Statement

I confirm that I am the director of the documentary Sonja.

I agree that the film Sonja, which I am the director of, will participate in the competition part of your film festival.

The film Sonja was produced by the TIM System Production Company in co-production with Radio and Television of Bosnia and Herzegovina BHRT.

With respect,
Sanela Prašović Gadžo

sanela.prasovic1@gmail.com
urednik@timsystem.ba

Sarajevo, 20.3.2023.
Bosnia and Herzegovina