Danube Swabians (2011)

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.

Director: Marko Cvejić
Genre: Documentary, Drama
Runtime: 72 min
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Production: Mandragora Film
Country: Serbia
Language: Deutsch, Srpski
Original Language: sr

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vojvodina

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Danube Swabians about?
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.
Who directed Danube Swabians?
Danube Swabians was directed by Marko Cvejić.
Who stars in Danube Swabians?
Danube Swabians stars Zala Vidali, Milivoje Obradović, Marko Kaćanski.
How long is Danube Swabians?
Danube Swabians has a runtime of 1h 12m (72 minutes).
What genre is Danube Swabians?
Danube Swabians is a Documentary, Drama film.
Where was Danube Swabians produced?
Danube Swabians was produced in Serbia.