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The Weight of Chains poster
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Excellent
MASTER SCORE 81.3 / 100
2010·Documentary / History / News·2h 5m

THE WEIGHT OF CHAINS

The Weight of Chains is a Canadian documentary film that takes a critical look at the role that the US, NATO and the EU played in the tragic breakup of a once peaceful and prosperous European state - Yugoslavia. The film, bursting with rare stock footage never before seen by Western audiences, is a creative first-hand look at why the West intervened in the Yugoslav conflict, with an impressive roster of interviews with academics, diplomats, media personalities and ordinary citizens of the former Yugoslav republics. This film also presents positive stories from the Yugoslav wars - people helping each other regardless of their ethnic background, stories of bravery and self-sacrifice.

Above the Line
Boris Malagurski·DirectorBoris Malagurski·Writer
Cast
Rade Aleksic·himselfJames Bissett·himselfMichel Chossudovsky·himselfMichael Parenti·Self
Full Crew
(2 credits)
Directing· 1
Boris Malagurski·Director
Writing· 1
Boris Malagurski·Writer
By the Numbers
81.3
OF 100
Master Score
8.1
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
#000000
#FFFFFF
#CC0000
Mood
Distress, Struggle, Hope
Composition
Layered
Era
2000s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“An illustrated political cartoon depicts a man submerged in a pile of dark grey chains, with only his upper torso, head, and arms visible. He is screaming with ”

Key Elements
ChainsLifebuoysFlagMan
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
8/10
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