THE WAY WE PLAYED (Kako smo se igrali)
Color, 13 min., 2005, short; Scotland/Bosnia
In Bosnian, with English subtitles

Directed and written by: Samir Mehanovic
Producer: Susan Nickalls
Executive/Co-Producers: Nigel Smith, Becky Lloyd for Scottish Screen,
Almir Mehanovic
Cinematographer: Scott Ward
Music: Nigel Osborne

Filmed entirely on location in Bosnia, the film tells the story of two young boys, a Muslim and a Serb, playing together on the eve of a war that will make their friendship impossible. Beautifully shot beneath brooding skies against the canvas of a ruined 14th-century castle, this 13 minute short is a powerful statement about children trapped in violent conflicts.

Awards:
Best First-Time Director, BAFTA Scotland, Edinburgh, 2005

Director Samir Mehanovic
Samir received his MA from Edinburgh College of Art, where he also won the student prize for his year. His script for The Way We Played won the lottery competition in Scotland. This is his directorial debut.

DVD Source:
Samir Mehanovic
10A Leslie Place
Edinburgh, Scotland EH4 1NH
smehanovic@yahoo.co.uk