Quo Vadis, Aida?
dir. Jasmila Žbanić · 2021
In the face of overwhelming danger and uncertainty, the struggle to protect loved ones reveals the depths of human resilience and the moral complexities of survival.
Plot
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?
Why watch
"Quo Vadis, Aida? masterfully intertwines personal and political turmoil, capturing one woman's desperate struggle to save her family amidst the chaos of the Srebrenica massacre. A haunting exploration of moral ambiguity in the face of unimaginable horror, this film is both a visceral experience and a poignant reflection on the human condition."