In a reflective journey that bridges past and present, a former investigator of The Hague Tribunal, Vladimír Dzuro, revisits the tumultuous landscapes of the Balkans, where the echoes of war crimes linger nearly three decades later. Directed by Viktor Portel, THE INVESTIGATOR emerges from Dzuro's personal mission to trace back the roots of justice in a region scarred by ethnic conflicts and political upheavals. The documentary is inspired by Dzuro's own experiences, documented in his bestselling book, which recounts his relentless pursuit of those responsible for the atrocities committed during the Yugoslav Wars. THE INVESTIGATOR delves into the heart of darkness that once engulfed the Balkans, focusing on pivotal cases like the Ovcara massacre and the heinous acts by warlord Željko Ražnatovic Arkan. Through Dzuro's eyes, viewers are taken on a metaphorical and literal journey across the former Yugoslavia, encountering survivors whose lives are forever intertwined with the history of their land. THE INVESTIGATOR not only highlights the personal struggle of a man against the machinery of war but also raises poignant questions about the nature of justice and its implications for future generations. Portel's debut documentary is a somber reflection on the possibility of external justice and its significance in the process of healing and reconciliation. Through the lens of a man who once sought to bring war criminals to account, the film explores the enduring impact of historical trauma on collective memory and the ongoing quest for truth and redemption in the Balkans.
An ex-investigator of the Hague Tribunal searches for justice in the Balkans. He shows his mission and its influence on the collective memory.
In a reflective journey that bridges past and present, a former investigator of The Hague Tribunal, Vladimír Dzuro, revisits the tumultuous landscapes of the Balkans, where the echoes of war crimes linger nearly three decades later. Directed by Viktor Portel, THE INVESTIGATOR emerges from Dzuro's personal mission to trace back the roots of justice in a region scarred by ethnic conflicts and political upheavals. The documentary is inspired by Dzuro's own experiences, documented in his bestselling book, which recounts his relentless pursuit of those responsible for the atrocities committed during the Yugoslav Wars.
THE INVESTIGATOR delves into the heart of darkness that once engulfed the Balkans, focusing on pivotal cases like the Ovcara massacre and the heinous acts by warlord Željko Ražnatovic Arkan. Through Dzuro's eyes, viewers are taken on a metaphorical and literal journey across the former Yugoslavia, encountering survivors whose lives are forever intertwined with the history of their land. THE INVESTIGATOR not only highlights the personal struggle of a man against the machinery of war but also raises poignant questions about the nature of justice and its implications for future generations.
Portel's debut documentary is a somber reflection on the possibility of external justice and its significance in the process of healing and reconciliation. Through the lens of a man who once sought to bring war criminals to account, the film explores the enduring impact of historical trauma on collective memory and the ongoing quest for truth and redemption in the Balkans.