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The Balkans in Flames

Tinderbox Yugoslavia (Season 1, Episode 1)
TV Episode | Documentary, History, War

We begin with the search for traces in Yugoslavia's prehistory. Under the influence of changing rulers and empires, the country's structure is formed over centuries as home to five nationalities with three languages and four different ...See moreWe begin with the search for traces in Yugoslavia's prehistory. Under the influence of changing rulers and empires, the country's structure is formed over centuries as home to five nationalities with three languages and four different religions. However, in the early 20th century, the first ethnic conflicts begin. Only after World War II does the popular hero and captivating dictator Tito succeed in uniting a peaceful Yugoslavia. But after his death, the country plunges into chaos. Written by zdf-studios See less
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May 1, 2021 (United States)

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29 cast members
Name Known for
Misha Glenny
Self - Journalist and Book Author Self - Journalist and Book Author   See fewer
Marie-Janine Calic
Self - Historian, University of Munich Self - Historian, University of Munich   See fewer
Herfried Münkler
Self - Political Scientist Self - Political Scientist   See fewer
James Gow
Self - Political Scientist, King's College London Self - Political Scientist, King's College London   See fewer
Ivo Goldstein
Self - Victims' Descendent Self - Victims' Descendent   See fewer
Laura Silber
Self - Book Author Self - Book Author   See fewer
Radovan Hrast
Self - Prisoner on Goli Otok Self - Prisoner on Goli Otok   See fewer
Nicola Pavic
Self - Hotelier Self - Hotelier   See fewer
Marko Eterovic
Self - Machinist on Tito's State Yacht Self - Machinist on Tito's State Yacht   See fewer
Zeljko Kekic
Self - State Security Service Self - State Security Service   See fewer
Robert Zagajski
Self - The Murder Victim's Son Self - The Murder Victim's Son   See fewer
Vjekoslav Skrinjar
Self - Player at Dinamo Zagreb Self - Player at Dinamo Zagreb   See fewer
Robert Levin
Narrator (voice) Narrator (voice)   See fewer
Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Self - Archduke of Austria-Este (archive footage) Self - Archduke of Austria-Este (archive footage)   See fewer
Zvonimir Boban
Self - Player at Dinamo Zagreb (archive footage) Self - Player at Dinamo Zagreb (archive footage)   See fewer
Richard Burton
Self - Elizabeth Taylor's Actor Husband (archive footage) Self - Elizabeth Taylor's Actor Husband (archive footage)   See fewer
Winston Churchill
Self - Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (archive footage) Self - Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (archive footage)   See fewer
Adolf Hitler
Self - Führer of Germany (archive footage) Self - Führer of Germany (archive footage)   See fewer
Nikita Khrushchev
Self - First Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union (archive footage) Self - First Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union (archive footage)   See fewer
King Alexander of Yugoslavia
Self - King of Yugoslavia (archive footage) Self - King of Yugoslavia (archive footage)   See fewer
Draza Mihailovic
Self - Minister of War of Yugoslavia (archive footage) Self - Minister of War of Yugoslavia (archive footage)   See fewer
Slobodan Milosevic
Self - President of the League of Communists of Serbia (archive footage) Self - President of the League of Communists of Serbia (archive footage)   See fewer
Benito Mussolini
Self - Prime Minister of Italy (archive footage) Self - Prime Minister of Italy (archive footage)   See fewer
Ante Pavelic
Self - Poglavnik of the Independent State of Croatia (archive footage) Self - Poglavnik of the Independent State of Croatia (archive footage)   See fewer
Joseph Stalin
Self - General Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union (archive footage) (as Iosif Stalin) Self - General Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union (archive footage) (as Iosif Stalin)   See fewer
Elizabeth Taylor
Self - American Film Diva (archive footage) Self - American Film Diva (archive footage)   See fewer
Josip Broz Tito
Self - President of Yugoslavia (archive footage) Self - President of Yugoslavia (archive footage)   See fewer
Franjo Tudjman
Self - President of Croatia (archive footage) Self - President of Croatia (archive footage)   See fewer
Duchess Sophie von Hohenberg
Self - Duchess of Hohenberg (archive footage) Self - Duchess of Hohenberg (archive footage)   See fewer
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