Good Husband, Dear Son

About This Movie

Good Husband, Dear Son is a poignant documentary that captures the raw emotion and gravity of loss during the Yugoslav civil war. The film is a somber reflection, where the widows of Ahatović share intimate stories of their husbands and sons, victims of a brutal massacre in 1992. It's not flashy or polished, but rather, it's hauntingly real. The pacing is methodical, allowing the viewer to sit with the weight of their words. You get a sense of their resilience, yet the atmosphere is heavy with grief. The performances, if you can call them that, come from a place of genuine sorrow and remembrance, making it distinct in its authenticity. This film doesn’t shy away from the pain; it offers a space to reflect on the human cost of conflict.

Documentary on personal stories of lossFocus on emotional and societal impactUnique perspective on the Yugoslav civil war