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Kosovo, 1999.

The conflict between the Orthodox Christian Serbs

and the predominantly Muslim Albanians in the province of Kosovo

has been ravaging Yugoslavia for decades.

In 1999, it escalates into a war.

On 24 March 1999, NATO starts bombing Yugoslavia in order to prevent

a massive displacement of ethnic Albanians from Kosovo.

The River Ibar forms a natural frontier between the two peoples.

Vlado!

Watch your brother.

Why?

Because I say so.

Hurry up!

Come in.

Mama didn't have time to finish dinner.

Dana,

tell NATO they should wait till we've finished dinner.

They know we shouldn't eat late.

Don't be silly.

They know nothing.

Damn NATO!

Good evening.

Hello Nana, how are you?

What's up?

Not much.

Is your Albanian back?

You have a great dad.

He dumped you like garbage.

When are you getting married?

Hi Albanians!

You want our land, don't you?

Then you should learn our dances.

Eeny, meeny, miny, moe,

catch a tiger by the toe...

and...

you're...

out!

Step forward.

Step forward!

One last wish?

A request?

A poem?

Please don'...

I have three little children.

Three little, mini mini...

Okay listen: our national anthem, second verse!

Go on.

Hey, Slavs,

there still lives

the spirit

Second verse.

White ...

Second verse!

Let now everything

above us

be blown away by the burs,

The stone cracks, the oak breaks,

Let the earth quake!

We stand firm

like the cliffs,

Damned be the traitor...

of his country

Damned be...

the traitor...

of his country

You're hurt.

I give you five minutes.

Go!

Albanian side - Serbian side.

I can't swim.

He can't swim!

Fucking bastards!

You were very lucky to meet me.

1 am a really nice guy.

I'm so generous!

Here you go.

Next time we meet,

that will be the end of you!

MY BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY

Our Father who art in heaven

Hallowed be Thy name.

Thy kingdom come.

Thy will be done

On earth, as it is in heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread

and forgive us our trespasses,

as we forgive those who trespass against us.

Amen.

Coming!

I know exactly where you are, Danilo.

1 got you again!

Got you...

1 don't know what to do with Danilo.

You should see him...

He's the only one in the choir who doesn't sing.

He's still not talking.

Why are you looking at me? You promised you'd stay with me.

I hate you from the bottom of my heart.

Great!

I know what you want!

No chance!

I said no!

You are...

my...

chocolate

I am...

your chocolate

Wait till I catch you!

Get up!

You never stop, do you?

Come on, catch me!

Just you wait and see...

Come here, you!

Come here!

Come here!

Now you're in trouble!

Enough!

Enough!

Stop it!

- Mama? -Yes?

Who hurt this man?

1 don't know.

Why did he come to our place?

1 don't know, honey.

Why aren't you calling a doctor?

Ramiz Ferizi.

He's Albanian!

Stop bothering your mama.

Touch my kids and I'll kill you!

I said, no elbows on the table.

First!

Why did you give Papa's pajamas to the Albanian?

1 only lent them to him.

'Cause Dad is dead?

Dad is not dead, Dad is in heaven.

Come on.

Mama,

Is the Albanian going to kill us?

1 don't know if he will survive the night.

And if he does?

Don't worry.

Mama is looking after you.

Go to sleep.

If the pilot had sneezed, the bomb would've landed on us

and we'd be all dead!

What idiot leaves his tank here?

They could have killed us all.

I suggest...

that we all celebrate our survival.

What do you say?

Vlado, don't touch.

Have you ever seen a dead person?

Me neither.

Where do they take him?

By airplane?

When spring clothes the countryside

In purple, green and gold,

When the harvest leaves blow

Mine is the most beautiful country.

1 love it when the sky

Is lit up in the colors of a rainbow.

Danilo!

Let them play.

I hate it when they play war games.

They only pretend to play war.

Excuse me.

Danica...

- It's about your son. - Yes?

He is a good boy, but...

1 took him because you asked me to.

But if he doesn't sing,

he should at least pretend to.

He should open his mouth on "a...0..i"

You understand?

Danilo!

Here is another one.

Look here.

See how sharp it is?

Here you can see it better.

They all look the same. What can it be?

Belgrade reports

that NATO airplanes bombed new targets.

There are Albanian and Serbian civilian casualties.

The ammunition used is thought to be illegal.

NATO declared that the bombings

should stop Milosevic's repression

of the Albanian population...

That was a big one!

Did you fall asleep, smoking again?

Where's the big fish?

Already in the Black Sea!

1 got to go.

Thanks.

But not for cigarettes!

1 quit smoking two weeks ago!

The money should have arrived long ago.

Belgrade isn't sending pensions anymore.

How will I survive? I have kids.

That money belongs to me.

I'm sorry.

We're all sorry.

Mama, the fridge is empty.

1 know. I'll go buy food later.

Good morning.

I'm going to buy food.

I took the money from your wallet.

Let's go.

Thanks.

Stop!

- Where to? - Straight ahead.

- No chance! -Why?

It's dangerous.

They'll shoot you. Go on, turn back.

Don't come back here.

Hello, Viado.

Hello, buddy.

What's up?

Nothing.

You don't go to school anymore.

Is the bridge closed?

They say it's dangerous.

You have a bike?

Yes, sure.

You wanna ride with us?

We'll see.

Don't press your nose against the window!

Do you have enough money?

-Soon. -Soon...

While you're thinking,

someone else is going to buy it.

I'll have the money very soon.

My mom had a nightgown like yours,

with butterflies on.

Thanks for not turning me in.

I can sleep in the kitchen if your back hurts.

No, it's OK.

Papa promised me a bicycle, then he died.

I remember...

One day, my dad came back from a journey.

Sometimes he'd be away for a month.

That day, he brought me back a watch.

That watch is the only thing I'have left of his.

Why doesn't it sit down so the flies don't annoy it?

- Cows can't sit. -Why?

Because they're dumb.

What if they wear trousers?

Kiki! Bobo!

Look who's here!

It's papa!

Papal

- Who gave you life? - Papa did!

- Not Mama? - No, Papa!

Bravo!

You should look after the kids.

God knows what the bombs are made of.

Don't hang around with that Albanian woman.

She doesn't belong here.

Ratko, please

1 don't want you to play war anymore.

Answer me, dammit!

Where have you been?

I'm talking to you!

Vlado, get down!

Danilo!

Come to Mama,

What's the matter with you guys?

Vlado, why are you on your own?

These are uncertain times.

Whatever!

Why do you ride on these lousy streets?

-Where should I ride? -Not here.

Go where the Tour de France is.

Let's count the money.

It's not enough.

And what now?

I'll get you the rest.

When?

Tomorrow.

Tomorrow is OK.

Do you want some juice?

I have to earn money.

Yugoslavian military experts

claim that NATO is using depleted uranium ammunition

which, after intensive exposure, can cause lethal diseases.

These dangerous substances

are set free by the explosions...

Mama!

Danilo kicked a chicken!

Why the hell did you come here?

We don't have a shelter. We're going to our neighbor's.

Her Albanians killed Maria's cousin last night.

Nana, come here.

Nana, does your father slaughter innocent people?

Shut up!

Shut the fuck up!

You and your damn shelter!

Milena, where are you going?

What?

I'm over here!

Here!

It's not so far.

And we are... here.

See?

Leave him alone. He's wounded.

- 'Morning, honey. - 'Morning.

And here...

Italy, France and the capital, Paris.

The Tour de France!

They even cross Germany and England... Here.

There's the sea.

There's a tunnel under the sea.

Sure!

I know you're looking at me.

So, women can see without looking?

Yes, they can.

When did your husband die?

A year ago.

How?

The war.

Since then Danilo hasn't talked.

The music teacher wants him

to open his mouth...

Otherwise she'll kick him out.

What song?

"My Beautiful Country”.

Mine is the most beautiful country. 1 keep it in my soul.

If my neighbor's door had been open...

would you now be sleeping in her bed?

Is she pretty?

She competed for Miss Pristina,

30 years ago.

Where were you?

I'm talking to you.

Hello.

Hello.

You and your dad loved bicycles?

Vlado!

Vlado, open the door.

Thanks.

My bag!

Hey boy!

What's up?

Do you have a cigarette?

Me?

1 don't smoke.

Are you going to school?

No.

You smoke but you don't go to school?

You know, we're teachers.

She teaches biology and ...

teach French.

Why French?

Thank you.

That's what happens when everyone does what you do.

Nothing!

I don't understand you.

Do you want to sing with us or not?

That's it for today.

She doesn't have a clue.

1 think it's great that you don't sing.

You boys have great talents,

but you're definitely no good at talking.

It's not your fault.

What's up?

Are you sad?

What can we do about it?

Go on.

Turn the radio up.

Goodbye!

Want to drink some juice?

I'm in a hurry!

Be careful!

Remember when I used to jump off the bridge?

I'd fly like a bird!

This is a souvenir from my grandma.

Was she a truck driver?

That's not worth a penny.

I'm not a bubble gum machine!

Could I have another one?

Which one?

That one.

How will you pay for it?

With this and yesterday's money.

1 don't remember.

You scared me!

1 don't remember.

But I gave it to you yesterday.

Not to me, that's for sure.

Why do you lie to me?

Don't yell at me, you're not at school. Scram.

Give me my money, you fat pig!

I said, scram!

- Take your money. - You rat!

Vlado, look what one of our students gave me.

Why do they let you cross?

We're loved by everyone.

We can teach on both sides.

Dad and I trained there for the Tour de France.

I was at the Tour de France, too.

They took me everywhere. The French pay well, too.

That's for you.

For me?

Hurry up, we're late for school.

Bye!

So you say it turned up just like that?

Yeah, just like that.

Where precisely?

Near the bridge.

My mother had a painting. The woman in it looked like you.

Like the woman on the chocolate box.

I looked at her every night.

She was my first girlfriend.

Put something on.

I'm not cold.

Where exactly do you live?

Do you know the town hall?

Near the hospital?

It's the third street on the left.

Both my sons were born there.

It's been ages since I've been to the other side.

Are you married?

No.

Have you got someone?

No.

And I cant swim!

Really?

Sorry...

My Rosa...

Don't play with me.

Open the door, Danilo!

What the...

Let's try from outside.

Danilo!

Come to Mama,

Come!

My darling...

Vlado, I'm gonna kill you!

I think I saw Miss Pristina. And she saw me.

The conflict between Serbian forces and the UCK is growing.

The Albanians, supported by the West,

are attacking many Serbian fronts,

but the most violent confrontations

were on the banks of the Ibar.

Where have you been?

I've been waiting for a while.

Sorry. I wanted to buy a bike.

We won't find such a beautiful river anywhere else.

We will miss it.

There's your bike.

It's old, but it has new tires.

It's a good hike.

1 am a danger to you

and your kids.

The situation's getting worse.

If I stay, they'll shoot us.

-I'm baking a cake. I have no... - Nor me!

You know what my husband never was?

A coward.

Whatever!

My dad says you're an Albanian bastard.

1 don't know what that means.

Nor do I.

- Nor do I. - Nor do I.

Let's go, kids!

Hello!

Hi.

Mama, look.

What is it?

Did you burn yourself?

No.

What is it? Come!

I'll put some ice on it.

- Does it hurt? -No.

- Are you sure? - Yes.

According to Pristina's media,

today and last night,

about 25 kilometers from Pristina,

2 Serbian soldiers were killed

and 2 others were seriously wounded.

This is hard to check

as journalists who tried to go there

were stopped by men in black uniforms

bearing the letters, UCK.

Today, not far away,

shots could be heard

from machine guns and all kinds of artitlery.

Mama!

He didn't dare to come in.

Did you play on the tank?

Take that away from him.

Throw it away.

Damn war!

To hell with all men! You and your wars!

A mother would never risk her child's life

for a territory!

Well, Viado?

Hello.

'Evening.

- How was school today? - Super.

Tell me...

Do you have a new dad?

Who is the better dad?

The Albanian is not my father.

Nana?

Nana!

What's wrong?

My baby!

Danilo, you can't come with us.

Get down.

Are you OK?

Mama, look.

What is it?

Mama, I have 3 headache.

Don't worry, honey. It'll pass.

We'll be home soon.

Hi, meatballs!

Let's go, Ratko, it's really hot.

Ratko, where are you going?

Kiki doesn't feel well, Ratko!

When is your birthday?

October 31.

If we ever lose each other,

let's meet October 31 at the Eiffel Tower.

I'm afraid of heights.

Wait a minute...

You can't swim,

you're afraid of heights...

What am I doing with you?

Danica!

Danica!

Wait here.

Hello.

Hello, Ratko.

The neighbors say you're hiding an Albanian.

Then they know mare than I do.

“Then they know mare than I do."

Know what'll happen to you if you don't tell the truth?

Albanian!

Leave me alone!

This is my house!

This is my house!

I can recognize two smells:

snow...

and Albanians...

Sweetheart.

Jelena!

Come out, you old witch!

Do you know why your husband left you? Cause you can't have children.

Come out so I can see you.

Where are you, you dirty spy?

Jelena!

I said to myself 1 know that lamb from somewhere.

And the boy?

Boy or girl, I don't know.

A child crossed the bridge.

But I didn't really look.

Hey, boy...

How are you?

You look just like your dad.

My nose isn't as long.

You're drunk?

Where's your brother?

Danilo!

A diplomatic solution is imminent

as Belgrade has accepted the presence of UN troops in Kosovo.

Although NATO continues to deny

the use of depleted uranium bombs,

certain indications prove otherwise.

A German UN soldier stated publicly

that they had been ordered not to approach the tanks

hit by NATO missiles

as this ammunition could be radioactive.

The Serbian army claims

that, to date, NATO has fired over 1,000 illicit missiles,

the fear of potential tumors is growing,

as was the case in Bosnia-Herzegovina

and the Middle East.

You should be grateful that we saved you.

And now we'll take revenge

for all our friends.

We'll take revenge

for every single one of them.

Brother...

I have met someone.

We will show the Serbs

what revenge means.

It's the third street on the left, after the town hall.

His name is Ramiz Ferizi.

1 wrote it all down for you.

Don't worry.

I'm looking for this boy.

See you, Ramiz.

MISSING

What are you doing here?

Are you sick, too?

Danilo?

What would you say...

if you, me, Vlado, and Mama

went and lived somewhere else?

Wait here.

Now you can go back to your mama,

You have to go alone.

If they ask you anything, just talk. I know you can do it.

See you soon.

Say hello to your brother

and give your mama akiss from me, OK?

A Serbian soldier!

He better be a dead Serbian soldier!

I thought I just heard Danilo.

Mama!

Why are the lights off?

Where were you, you idiot?

This is from Ramiz.

My love...

I have to go now.

Where's Viado?

1 don't know.

Vlado!

Where are you going?

To Paris.

Where?

Paris!

Did you also sell your house?

Danica, really!

Don't you hate them, too?

With two children you don't have time for hatred.

On 10 June 1999, NATO stopped its bombings.

The Kosovo War was thus officially over.

In March 2000, NATO acknowledged

the use of ammunition containing depleted uranium for the first time.

The consequences have never been disclosed.

The conflicts between the two peoples have not subsided to this day.

Subtitling TITRA FILM Paris