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Danube Swabians

Danube Swabians

2011•1h 12m•Documentary•Drama

A docudrama about The Danube Swabians, descendants of the youngest German tribes who, moved to the territory of Vojvodina in the 18th century looking for a better life. The story follows their destiny from the very beginnings of their settlement in this region, through their situation during the WW2 and to the present time. The film tells the story of Maria, a girl who is a descendant of The Danube Swabians. She comes to Vojvodina to find the old house of her grandfather, who was exiled after the War. There she meets a local guy named Misha who helps her in her journey. Together they travel throughout Vojvodina meeting witnesses of traumatic post-war events who have survived the communist camps. During their adventure, they discover completely new facts about The Danube Swabians that have been hidden from the public for decades.

Marko Cvejić · Director

Marko Cvejić · Writer

StatusReleased
Runtime1h 12m
LanguageSR
Release DateJun 15, 2011

Actors

Zala Vidali

Maria Schneider

Milivoje Obradović

Milivoje Obradović

Mišo

Marko Kaćanski

Baraba

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