Throughout history, the rape of innocent women during war time has been a common, but hidden occurrence; it is only now that an international court, The Hague, is trying to convict someone for rape as a war crime. This video follows four women who courageously recount their stories of rape and confinement in Bosnia during the recent conflict. It also conducts interviews with the legal personnel behind The Hague Trial. Archival footage from hearings in Nuremberg, Nanking, Rwanda and Bosnia are interspersed with images of Western art and culture which present a confusing portrayal of rape and attempt to legitimize rape during war time as an inevitable outcome. Previewing is recommended.
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ACMI Identifier
308996
Language
English
Subject categories
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → War
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → War crimes
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → Yugoslav War, 1991-1995 - Bosnia and Hercegovina - Sarajevo
Crime, Espionage, Justice, Police & Prisons → Rape
Crime, Espionage, Justice, Police & Prisons → War crimes
Crime, Espionage, Justice, Police & Prisons → Women - Crimes against
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)