Children of Sarajevo Page #3

Synopsis: Siblings Rahima and Nedim are the Bosnian war orphans. She works as a restaurant chef and earns just enough money to survive.
Genre: Drama
Director(s): Aida Begic
  5 wins & 2 nominations.
 
IMDB:
6.4
Year:
2012
90 min
25 Views


to submit the report

by Wednesday.

So the day after tomorrow.

I'll bring everything to

your office.

I hope it won't be like

the last time!

How is Enver?

- Getting ready to retire.

Will you be the new manager?

That's that.

Goodbye.

- Bye Nedim.

I had a call from Nedim's

school the other day,

but I wasn't in

the office.

Do you know why

they called?

Probably about the fight,

but it wasn't a big deal.

Are you sure?

- I'm sure.

No need to check?

- No. He's fine.

Ok. I'm glad that he turned

out better than you. Goodbye.

Goodbye.

Thank you so much.

The Bosnian economy has

been completely devastated

primarily because of

the war but also

due to the global

economic crisis.

However, most analysts agree

that the key reason

for this economic devastation

has been the criminal

privatisation process.

Bosnia's pre-war industry was

one of the strongest in the region.

This is the cry of

a hungry people!

This is a desperate attempt to

open these doors, to enter inside

and see what is

happening behind them.

To see who are these

people who take the bread

from our mouths.

In front of our children.

Over there is corruption

and crime. They are thieves!

As far as we are concerned,

the privatisation

process is progressing

according to plan.

And about the number,

let me say

that the government

will insist

to stick to what

was agreed.

But we must be realistic.

We will insist that contracts

be to our advantage.

When do you expect this

process to end

and what about workers

on waiting lists?

We are working...

Juveniles again.

Some fifteen year olds

stabbed an old lady

in Dobrinja.

Where is this world going to?

- How's your bro?

Why? Want to marry him!?

- Well...

Look here, a drunk

fell down a ditch.

I wish my old man

would do the same!

You know what!?

I told that grocer that I'll

show him his maker

if he sells my

husband brandy again.

You know what, I'll blow him up

with the brandy and the store!

How's it going, youngsters?

Party time!

Mima, a brother's

looking for you.

Salaam Alaikum sister.

- Wa Alaikum Salaam.

Where do I put this?

- What's that?

Chicken wings.

Salaam Alaikum.

- Bring it over.

Nedim?

Why are you in bed?

What happened?

- Nothing, leave me alone!

Who beat you?

- No one.

What do you mean no one?

Look at you.

Was it Melic's son?

No, I don't know.

What did you need this for!

Of course it's always my fault!

- You get what you ask for!

No one dared mess with me until

you started wearing that headscarf!

So it's my fault now?

- It is!

Why did you have to

take me from the orphanage?

Well, if it isn't the

legendary Mima!?

Who beat up my brother?

Oh, did someone mess with him?

- Yeah, like you don't

know what happened.

Mima, I have no idea,

I swear.

Mima!?

Hey Coro!?

- Mima, is that really you!?

I can't believe it.

Let's sit and have

a coffee.

- I can't. Have to run.

Why are you here?

I had something to do.

Man, I can't believe it!

Check out my sister!

Like a heavenly creature.

But you look fine, so

help me God.

Man, this is my sister, don't

let anyone mess with her!

I'm sorry but I have to go.

Dalila,

do you know

who beat Nedim up?

No idea. Was there

trouble at school again?

Let me know if you hear

something, please.

- Sure.

- Thank you.

Hey, what's wrong?

Do you need some help?

I know all the big shots in town.

- No.

Do you have a cigarette?

Are you working?

In a restaurant. As a cook.

Here, take it all.

Thanks! That's great!

I work for Brando.

You know him, right?

I do. Excuse me, I have to go.

Mima!

You gotta ten spot?

I left my wallet at home.

Do you know how

much I love you?

You really looked out for me

at the orphanage.

Here you go. And you should really

stop doing that sh*t.

Why don't you have

a little break.

- Oh my God, it's so hot in here.

- Guys! What's the plan

for New Year's?

What do you mean!?

Hawaii, of course!

Guys, Melic has a new lady friend!

He wants ten sausages in a half bun.

- Wow! - He returned the steak,

says it's overdone.

- I can't believe it!

- Let's go guys! Party time!

- Dear Lord, you've completely

lost it. - Happy New Year!

Let's go Daca, mix it up.

Let's go. Get wild.

You come in here stoned!

Spill drinks! Is that it?

Trying to chase my

customers away!?

Why is Melic waiting an hour

for his steak! Eh, Davor!?

I'll kill you all! What!?

- Rizo...

- F*** off!

Let's go people, let's go!

Sorry, I have no change.

- Mr. Melic!

Do I know you?

- I'm Nedim's sister.

Nedim, who?

- Nedim, from Hamza's class.

Aaa, that orphan.

So did you buy the iPhone?

I wanted to ask you if you

could wait until after the new year?

Well, I'm not a charity.

But we could make some

other arrangement?

Listen up a**hole, tell that

idiot son of yours that if he

touches my brother again, you'll

be looking for him in the river!

Your daughter is waiting!

You're in for it now!

This is not over!

Who was that?

- Shut up!

Aunt Kira passed away.

What happened?

- Heart attack.

Good evening.

- How are you?

She was still young.

God save us.

Such a waste.

Death doesn't care

if you're young or old.

God rest her soul.

- May she rest in peace.

- This is all because

of the war.

How are your shrapnel wounds?

- Like the weather.

And your company?

- Shut down.

And your company?

It's good. Like these times.

Ups and downs.

How are you Ibro?

- I'm good thank God.

Is this done?

- It is, thanks.

Is that her daughter?

- The boy's mother.

That's what killed her!

Good evening.

- Good evening.

Selma!

- Yes?

- Make some fresh coffee.

- OK.

Hi Nedim.

- Hello.

How are you doing?

Don't worry,

everything will be fine.

How's school?

I hear the price of

cigarettes will go up?

They have to, but

not by much.

Time to go Nedim.

- OK.

Nane, see ya.

Does anyone want

some coffee?

Don't bother.

I'd like some.

- OK, then I will too.

Would you like

some coffee?

It's good he fell asleep.

I can't believe that mother of his.

She didn't even look at him.

Poor kid. What's he

going to do now.

Why did you start

wearing a headscarf?

I have crooked legs

and loppy ears.

You know, I can understand

finding faith, I'm religious too,

but covering

the hair is a bit...

Radical?

- No, not radical, but...

Unnecessary, is it?

Not unneccessary, oh I don't

know how to put it...

Hey, enough politics.

Let's have a smoke.

We're going to the mosque to pray.

Want to come?

I'll do it at home.

Is there any hot water?

Yes...

That's a nice headscarf.

I'm sorry if I hurt your

feelings the other day.

I like you.

And I'm too old

to be playing games.

I have honest intentions

and I wanted...

- You realize I come

in a package?

I know.

And I love you just

like you are...

In a package.

So think about it.

Who is it?

- Police!

Just a moment.

Good afternoon.

- Good afternoon.

Are you Rahima Masic?

- I am.

Your ID please.

Rahima Masic.

You're a recidivist.

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