Quo Vadis, Aida?

Quo Vadis, Aida?

Directed by Jasmila Žbanić

Produced by Deblokada, Digital Cube

2021104 min7.7 / 10

A harrowing, intimate account of a translator caught between her duty and her family's survival during the Srebrenica genocide, built on unbearable moral tension and historical tragedy.

Bosnia, July 1995. Aida is a translator for the UN in the small town of Srebrenica. When the Serbian army takes over the town, her family is among the thousands of citizens looking for shelter in the UN camp. As an insider to the negotiations Aida has access to crucial information that she needs to interpret. What is at the horizon for her family and people – rescue or death? Which move should she take?

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  • Is Quo Vadis, Aida? violent? Yes. More violent than 80% of films.

  • Does Quo Vadis, Aida? end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 80% of films.

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