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Storm (2009 film)

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Storm
Directed byHans-Christian Schmid
Written by
Starring
CinematographyBogumil Godfrejow
Edited byHansjörg Weißbrich
Music byThe Notwist
Release dates
  • February 7, 2009 (2009-02-07) (BIFF)
  • September 10, 2009 (2009-09-10) (Germany)
  • October 30, 2009 (2009-10-30) (United States)
Running time
105 min
CountriesGermany
Netherlands
Denmark
LanguagesEnglish
German
Bosnian
Serbian

Storm is a 2009 German-Danish-Dutch drama film directed by Hans-Christian Schmid.

Plot

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Storm follows the developments of a trial at the Hague for war crimes committed during the Bosnian War. Prosecutor Hannah Maynard (Kerry Fox), charges a Bosnian Serb Commander for killing Bosniaks. However, her main witness is found to be lying and later commits suicide. Hannah retraces his steps to try and get to the truth.

Cast

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Reception

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Writing for the New York Times, Stephen Holden called Storm "remarkably restrained" and "very well acted."[1]

References

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  1. ^ Holden, Stephen (29 October 2009). "Crime, Punishment and Painful Memories of Bosnia". The New York Times. Retrieved 8 March 2018.
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