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Afterwar

The documentary "AFTERWAR" was filmed over a period of 15 years, with director Birgitte Stærmose first meeting the cast in 2008, when they were children selling cigarettes and peanuts on the streets of post-war Pristina.

The film "AFTERWAR" is a 15-year project that follows the lives of children who sold cigarettes and peanuts on the streets of Pristina after the war. Director Birgitte Stærmose first met the cast in 2008 and returned in 2018 to film their stories as adults. The film is based on extensive interviews and a co-creation process with the cast, who share their experiences through monologues and staged scenes.

Info about Afterwar

Studio(s): Magic Hour Films, Bufo

Originally Released: United States, Feb 19, 2024

Production Countries: Denmark, Finland, Kosovo, Sweden

Genres:Drama