NATO Targets Yugoslavia
NATO Targets Yugoslavia

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NATO Targets Yugoslavia

1999
Movie
28 min
English

An anti-war documentary featuring original on-the-ground footage and interviews from the 1999 NATO war against the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. Watch the 78 days of untold destruction, bombing bridges, hospitals, schools, and dropping up to 11 tons of depleted uranium across the country that NATO considers a successful “humanitarian intervention” in Yugoslavia. Filmmaker Gloria La Riva lifts the veil of imperialist propaganda to reveal the humanitarian crisis caused by the war.

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Director: Balkan Information NetworkGenres: Documentary, News

Plot Summary

This documentary, produced by the Balkan Information Network, provides an overview of the NATO bombing campaign against Yugoslavia in 1999. It examines the events leading up to the conflict, the military operations conducted by NATO forces, and the immediate aftermath within Yugoslavia. The film aims to present the perspective of the conflict from within the targeted nation.

Critical Reception

As a news documentary focusing on a contemporary conflict from a specific viewpoint, 'NATO Targets Yugoslavia' was primarily distributed through news channels and specialized outlets rather than mainstream film distribution. Critical reception was largely segmented, with some sources likely amplifying its pro-Yugoslavia stance while others focused on its role as a primary source document of the events. Information on widespread critical reviews is limited due to its nature as a news documentary.

What Reviewers Say

  • Presents a viewpoint critical of NATO's actions.

  • Offers raw footage and accounts from within Yugoslavia during the bombings.

  • Its perspective is aligned with Serbian national narratives of the conflict.

Google audience: Audience reception is difficult to quantify through typical platforms as this was a news documentary. Views likely varied significantly based on geopolitical leanings, with some appreciating its coverage of the impact on Yugoslavia and others potentially questioning its objectivity.

Fun Fact

The 'Balkan Information Network' was an entity that emerged during the Yugoslav Wars, aiming to disseminate information from the region, often with a specific national perspective.

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