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Best Serbian Film
the Wait
based on a true story
synopsis
In post-war Yugoslavia, a 7-year old Jovana uncovers a world of extortion and deceit involving her innocent father. He struggles to protect his family in a corrupt system of a dying country. Jovana spends four days in a suspenseful wait watching the adults making difficult decisions.
credits
cast Tijana Jovanovic
Goran Bogdan
Nada Sargin
Bora Nenic
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writer/director Emilija Gasic
director of photography Yuchao "Robbin" Feng
production designer Maja Djuricic, Dragana Manislavic
costume designer Katarina Stepanovic
sound designer Bojan Palikuca
editor Jovana Filipovic
producer Nevena Perlic
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reviews
"The Wait is a beautifully crafted film that examines the effects of the Yugoslavian war through a child’s eyes. The film is both sensitive and preceptive in its observations."
Academy Award winning producer Donna Gigliotti
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