Ceasefire () is a 2025 Bosnian-language short documentary drama film written and directed by Jakob Krese. It tells the story of Hazira, who survived Srebrenica.
It was selected in the Berlinale Shorts section at the 75th Berlin International Film Festival, where it had its World premiere on 15 February and compete for Golden Bear for Best Short Film.
Synopsis Hazira, a Srebrenica survivor, has lived in the Jezevac refugee camp near Tuzla for nearly 30 years, unable to return to her village, now part of Republika Srpska. Political and social instability have left her in limbo, her days consumed by survival routines. Using dark humor and resilience, she navigates the trauma of war, constantly moving to escape painful memories and the fear of history repeating itself. Her situation mirrors Bosnia and Herzegovina’s ongoing stagnation. As 2025 marks 30 years since the Srebrenica genocide, this film pays tribute to those still suffering its aftermath.
Cast Hazira
Release
Ceasefire had its World premiere on 15 February 2025, as part of the 75th Berlin International Film Festival, in the Berlinale Shorts 4.
Accolades
Award Date Category Recipient Result Berlin International Film Festival23 February 2025 Golden Bear for Best Short FilmCeasefire Berlinale Shorts CUPRA Filmmaker Award
References
External links
Ceasefire at Berlinale Ceasefire at Slovenian Film Database