Sky Above Srebrenica

On 11th of July 1995, the most mortifying crimes after World War II in Europe destroyed the Bosnian town of Srébrenica. Shootings and deportations beyondimagination were preceded by a betrayal of humaity: while 40,000 civilians were looking into the sky of Srébrenica, waiting for a sign from the international community, guaranteeing their protection, the headquarters of the United Nations decided to surrender. The betrayal kill 8,372 men, women and children. Sky above Srebrenica (101 minutes) is based on protocols of the secret crisis meetings of the UN headquarters. In a unique way never before released original material of the consequences is shown next to those who are responsible for these.

• Philipp RuchDirector
• Firas SabbaghEditor

Himmel über Srebrenica (Trailer)

Release date

June 1, 2012

Status

Released

Original language

German

Runtime

1h 41m

Genres

Documentary

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