Welcome to Sarajevo (Original title)Sarajevo (Working title)Natasha's Story (Alternative title)
Dates: 1997 (Copyright), 21 November 1997 (Release)Countries: United Kingdom, USADirector: Michael Winterbottom
Synopsis: Based on the book "Natasha's Story" by TV war correspondent Michael Nicholson about his emotional involvement with a nine-year-old child in an orphanage in Sarajevo and his decision to adopt her.
Genre: War
Subjects: Nicholson, Michael (1937- ), Trans-racial adoption, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Yugoslavian Civil War
Releases
Date: 1997not specifiedRelease type: unknownFormat: not specified - Colour - Sound - DolbyRuntime: 101 mins Dialogue (original): English
Date: April 2018Country: United KingdomRelease type: InternetFormat: not specified - Colour - SoundRuntime: 103 mins Dialogue (original): EnglishDistributor: BFIPlayer
Title: Bankrolling the revolutionAuthor: GANT, Charles Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: A brief analysis of Michael Winterbottom's films at the UK box office (2001-2006), focusing in particular in A COCK AND BULL STORY.
In: Studies in European Cinema v2 n2 2005 Pages: 115-124
Title: 'The war is so young': masculinity and war correspondence...Author: CAMINO. Mercedes Maroto Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: "...in Welcome to Sarajevo and Territorio Comanche". Examin- es two films with same subject matter and how the directors, Michael Winterbottom and Gerardo Herrero discuss war and "gender stereotypes".
In: Radio Times v302 n3945 25 Sep 1999 Pages: 8-10, 12
Title: Andrew Duncan meets Michael Nicholson.Author: DUNCAN, Andrew Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: News presenter Michael Nicholson talks about his family, his background, reporting work and career, his views on news reporting and interviewing. His story of adoption "Natasha's Story" was made into a film WELCOME TO SARAJEVO.
In: Sight and Sound v8 n2 February 1998 Page: 64
Title: Additions and correctionsArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Addition to filmographic information in the Sight and Sound review of WELCOME TO SARAJEVO November 1997 [p.56]: certificate 15, 9,143 feet, 101 minutes 36 seconds.
In: British Film & TV Facilities Journal n9 Winter 1998 Pages: 11-15
Title: Welcome to WinterbottomAuthor: SLOMAN, Tony Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Michael Winterbottom talks about technical aspects of shooting for film and television; his career; and the production of WELCOME TO SARAJEVO.
In: Positif n443 January 1998 Pages: 26-27
Title: [Positif - n443 January 1998: no known title]Author: O'NEILL, Eithne Article type: CreditsLanguage: French
In: Film Comment v34 n1 Jan/Feb 1998 Pages: 44-47
Title: Michael Winterbottom: cinema as heart attackAuthor: ATKINSON, Michael Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A consideration of Michael Winterbottom's work as director, focusing on WELCOME TO SARAJEVO, JUDE and BUTTERFLY KISS.
In: AMPS n25 Spring 1998 Pages: 5-6
Title: Welcome to SarajevoAuthor: TREVIS, Martin Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Martin Trevis on working in war-torn Bosnia locations on WELCOME TO SARAJEVO.
In: Film Review vSpec nNo.22 Yearbook 1997/98 Page: 102
Title: Film reviewsAuthor: GRAY, Marianne Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Premiere v5 n11 December 1997 Pages: 46-51
Title: Winter of DiscontentAuthor: MATHEOU, Demetrios Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with Michael Winterbottom on WELCOME TO SARAJEVO
In: Variety 12 May 1997 Pages: 64-65
Title: Film reviesAuthor: ELLEY, Derek Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v7 n12 December 1997 Page: 64
Title: Additions and correctionsArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Correction to filmographic data: in WELCOME TO SARAJEVO the cowriter of song "Wire" should be Sarah Jay not Stephen Jay, the ITN journalist is Michael Nicholson, not Richardson.
In: Screen International n1107 09 May 1997 Page: 23
Title: ReviewsAuthor: GOODRIDGE, Mike Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Positif n437/438 Jul/Aug 1997 Page: 111
Title: [Positif - n437/438 Jul/Aug 1997: no known title]Author: L.C. Article type: ReviewLanguage: French
Description: Reviewed at the 1997 Cannes International Film Festival.
In: Sight and Sound v7 n11 November 1997 Pages: 56-57
Title: ReviewsAuthor: BROOKS, Xan Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Film Tutti i Film della Stagione v4 sic n30 Nov/Dec 1997 Pages: 25-26
Title: [Film Tutti i Film della Stagione - v4 sic n30 Nov/Dec 1997: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: Italian
In: Screen International n1113 20 Jun 1997 Page: 2
Title: Studios pick specialist fare/ Analysis: Local heroes?Author: CARVER, Benedict Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Short article about the acquisition of distribution rights for International titles by Hollywood studios, particularly SPICE: THE MOVIE and WELCOME TO SARAJEVO; and article about Hollywood investment in foreign film production and finance
In: Avant-Scène du Cinéma n465 October 1997 Pages: 105-106
Title: [L'Avant-Scène du Cinéma - n465 October 1997: no known title]Author: D.D. Article type: ReviewLanguage: French
Description: Reviewed at the 1997 Cannes International Film Festival.
In: Empire n102 December 1997 Page: 44
Title: New filmsAuthor: Nathan, IanArticle type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n102 December 1997 Pages: 66-67
Title: profiles: Stephen DillaneAuthor: ERRIGO, Angie Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with actor Stephen Dillane who discusses his acting career, referring particularly to his decision to take the role of ITN correspondent Michael Henderson in Michael Winterbottom's WELCOME TO SARAJEVO.
In: Screen International n1067 19 Jul 1996 Page: 1
Title: [Screen International - n1067 19 Jul 1996: no known title]Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: On the state of production and the rights sale
In: Screen International n1063 21 Jun 1996 Page: 42
Title: UK ProductionArticle type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: full credits
In: Screen International vDaily nCannes 09 May 1996 Page: 5
Title: [Screen International - vDaily nCannes 09 May 1996: no known title]Article type: AdvertisementLanguage: English
In: Eyepiece v17 n4 Aug/Sep 1996 Page: 12
Title: [Eyepiece - v17 n4 Aug/Sep 1996: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: Camera-crew credits and location and shooting details.
In: Screen International n1082 01 Nov 1996 Page: 2
Title: [Screen International - n1082 01 Nov 1996: no known title]Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: On the rights sale
In: Screen International n1019 4 Aug 1995 Page: 24
Title: European productionArticle type: Prod. DetailsLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1034 17 Nov 1995 Page: 2
Title: MIFED BriefsArticle type: Festival ReportLanguage: English
Description: Various notes concerning right sales at the 1995 MIFED
Author: Clarke, James Pages: 295 p.
Title: Story and character: interviews with British screenwriters
Author: OWEN, Alistair Pages: 310 pages
Title: Story and character: interviews with British screenwriters
Author: OWEN, Alistair Pages: 310 p.
Title: Welcome to Sarajevo
Author: BOYCE, Frank Cottrell Pages: vii-xiii, 170p.
Description: Based on the book, Natasha's Story, by Michael Nicholson.
Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(4)
Accessible materials to view(1)
Description: Digital BetacamDuration: 97.16 minutesLine standard: 625Colour standard: PALBFI identifier: C-1570976
Status: Viewing - Videotape can be requested for access
Digital materials(2)
Description: MOVProRes 422 (HQ) - BFI identifier: N-723275
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved digital file
Description: MOV - LTO5ProRes 422 (HQ) - BFI identifier: N-723275-2
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved digital file
Video materials(2)
Description: D3Duration: 99.2 minutesLine standard: 625Colour standard: PALTX date: 1999-12-20BFI identifier: C-1070330
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved videotape
Description: Digital BetacamDuration: 97.16 minutesLine standard: 625Colour standard: PALBFI identifier: C-1570976
Status: Viewing - Videotape can be requested for access
Dates: 1997 (Copyright), 21 November 1997 (Release)Countries: United Kingdom, USADirector: Michael Winterbottom
Synopsis: Based on the book "Natasha's Story" by TV war correspondent Michael Nicholson about his emotional involvement with a nine-year-old child in an orphanage in Sarajevo and his decision to adopt her.
Genre: War
Subjects: Nicholson, Michael (1937- ), Trans-racial adoption, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Yugoslavian Civil War
Releases
Date: 1997not specifiedRelease type: unknownFormat: not specified - Colour - Sound - DolbyRuntime: 101 mins Dialogue (original): English
Date: April 2018Country: United KingdomRelease type: InternetFormat: not specified - Colour - SoundRuntime: 103 mins Dialogue (original): EnglishDistributor: BFIPlayer
Credits
(91)
Production Company: Channel Four Television Corporation, Production Company: Miramax Films, Production Company: Dragon Pictures, [Production Company]: Happening Films, Producer: Graham Broadbent, Producer: Damian Jones, SAGA Producer (Reps of Bosnia H/Croatia): Ismet Arnautalic, Line Producer: Paul Sarony, SAGA Assoc Producer (Reps of BH/Croatia): Ivo Sunjic, Miramax Executive: Laura Madden, Unit Manager: Alejandro Sutherland, Production Manager: Sally Morgan, Jadran Prod Manager (Reps of BH/Croatia): Boris Gregoric, Production Manager (Rep of Macedonia): Branislav Srdic, Production Manager (UK): Geoff Austin, Production Co-ordinator: Hilary Benson, Production Co-ordinator: Cate Arbeid, Location Manager (Reps of BH/Croatia): Edin Sarkic, Predrag Vojnovic Pajo, Location Manager (Rep of Macedonia): Gorgi Joker Gorgievski, Location Manager (UK): Mick Ratman, Assistant Director (1st): Mary Soan, Assistant Director (2nd): William Dutton, Assistant Director (3rd): Rohan Berry, Assistant Director (3rd): Richard Bramford, Tomislav Lukicic, Assistant Director (Sarajevo 1st): Sean Cameron Guest, Assistant Director (Sarajevo 2nd): Celia Willett, Assistant Director (Sarajevo 3rd): James Wilkinson, Assistant Director (Reps of BH/C 1st): Ahmed Imamovic, Petar Buntic, Assistant Director (Reps of BH/C 2nd): Elmir Jukic, Assistant Director (Rep of Macedonia 1s): Filip Cemerski, Assistant Director (Rep of Macedonia 3r): Boban Dedaic, Script Supervisor: Susanna Lenton, Casting: Simone Ireland, Casting: Vanessa Pereira, Casting (USA): Suzanne Smith, Casting (USA): Billy Hopkins, Kerry Barden, Casting (Bosnia Herzegovina): Pero Buric, Casting (Croatia): Irina Damic, Sanja Vejnovic, Screenplay: Frank Cottrell Boyce, Based on the book Natasha's Story by: Michael Nicholson, Director of Photography: Daf Hobson, Steadicam Operator: Vincent McGahon, Focus Puller: John Conroy, Clapper/Loader: Olly Tellett, Grip: John Robinson, Special Effects Supervisor: Alan Whibley, Special Effects: First Effects, Editor: Trevor Waite, Production Designer: Mark Geraghty, Art Director (Reps of BH/Croatia): Kemal Hrustanovic, Art Director (Republic of Macedonia): Mile Mlandenovic, Art Director (UK): David Minty, Costume Designer: Janty Yates, Wardrobe Supervisor: Amanda Trewin, Make-up/Hair Designer: Anne Oldham, Make-up Artist/Prosthetics: Alessandro Volpe, Title Design: Frameline, Opticals: Cine Image Film Opticals, Music: Adrian Johnston, Music Performed by The: The London Chamber Orchestra, Music Performed by (Violin): Rosemary Furniss, Music Performed by (Fiddle): Liz Cowdrey, Music Performed by (Singer): Dado Jehan, Music Performed by (Solo Cello): Jonathan Williams, Orchestra Conductor: Nick Ingman, Music Director: Christopher Warren-Green, Music Supervisor: Steve Lindsey, Sound Mixer: Martin Trevis, Re-recording Mixer: John Hayward, Aad Wirtz, Supervising Sound Editor: Peter Baldock, Dialogue Editor: Paul Conway, Foley Artist: Beryl Mortimer, Foley Artist: Jack Stew, Foley Mixer: Kevin Tayler, Foley Editor: Jacques Leroide, Foley Editor: Tim Vine, Foley Editor: Gillian Dodders, Stunt Co-ordinator: Rod Woodruff, Mines Consultant (Sarajevo): Simon Coaton, Production Services (Bosnia Herzegovina): SAGA, Production Services (Croatia): Jadran Film (Zagreb), Production Services (Macedonia): Vardar Film, Armourer (Reps of BH/Croatia): Samir Mehic, Armourer (Republic of Macedonia): Srba Kabadaic
Cast
(42)
Stephen Dillane (Michael Henderson), Woody Harrelson (Flynn), Marisa Tomei (Nina), Emira Nusevic (Emira), Kerry Fox (Jane Carson), Goran Visnjic (Risto), James Nesbitt (Gregg), Emily Lloyd (Annie McGee), Igor Dzambazov (Jacket), Gordana Gadzic (Mrs Savic), Juliet Aubrey (Helen Henderson), Drazen Sivak (Zeljko), Vesna Orel (Munira), Davor Janjic (Dragan), Vladimir Jokanovic (Emira's uncle), Izudina Brutus (Lucky Strike), Labina Mitevská (Sanja), Sanja Buric (Alma), Haris Secic (altar boy), Kerry Shale (UN convoy official), Majda Tusar (woman baker), Miralem Zupcevic (baker's husband), Peter Kelly (UN V.I.P.), Dijana Bolanca (Nina's co-worker), Nino Levi (Zivko), Berina Salijevic (Road Runner), Frank Dillane (Christopher Henderson), Paige Brogan-Smith (Jane Henderson), Petar Arsovski (Joey), Viktorija Peceva (Ajsha), Nikolina Kujaca (bride), Joana Popovska (bride's mother), Natali Rajcinovska (bride's sister), Brankica Janoska (hairdresser), Dragan Marinkovic (Chetnik leader), Senad Basic (black marketeer leader), Ines Hadzovic (hospital girl), Cesir Adi (child on bus), Milan Plistina (beauty contest compere), Ines Fancovic (woman shouting at bread queue), Haris Sarvan (black marketeer 1), Pejdah Dzevad (black marketeer 2)
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library
(27)
In: Sight and Sound v16 n6 June 2006 Page: 8Title: Bankrolling the revolutionAuthor: GANT, Charles Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: A brief analysis of Michael Winterbottom's films at the UK box office (2001-2006), focusing in particular in A COCK AND BULL STORY.
In: Studies in European Cinema v2 n2 2005 Pages: 115-124
Title: 'The war is so young': masculinity and war correspondence...Author: CAMINO. Mercedes Maroto Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: "...in Welcome to Sarajevo and Territorio Comanche". Examin- es two films with same subject matter and how the directors, Michael Winterbottom and Gerardo Herrero discuss war and "gender stereotypes".
In: Radio Times v302 n3945 25 Sep 1999 Pages: 8-10, 12
Title: Andrew Duncan meets Michael Nicholson.Author: DUNCAN, Andrew Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: News presenter Michael Nicholson talks about his family, his background, reporting work and career, his views on news reporting and interviewing. His story of adoption "Natasha's Story" was made into a film WELCOME TO SARAJEVO.
In: Sight and Sound v8 n2 February 1998 Page: 64
Title: Additions and correctionsArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Addition to filmographic information in the Sight and Sound review of WELCOME TO SARAJEVO November 1997 [p.56]: certificate 15, 9,143 feet, 101 minutes 36 seconds.
In: British Film & TV Facilities Journal n9 Winter 1998 Pages: 11-15
Title: Welcome to WinterbottomAuthor: SLOMAN, Tony Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Michael Winterbottom talks about technical aspects of shooting for film and television; his career; and the production of WELCOME TO SARAJEVO.
In: Positif n443 January 1998 Pages: 26-27
Title: [Positif - n443 January 1998: no known title]Author: O'NEILL, Eithne Article type: CreditsLanguage: French
In: Film Comment v34 n1 Jan/Feb 1998 Pages: 44-47
Title: Michael Winterbottom: cinema as heart attackAuthor: ATKINSON, Michael Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A consideration of Michael Winterbottom's work as director, focusing on WELCOME TO SARAJEVO, JUDE and BUTTERFLY KISS.
In: AMPS n25 Spring 1998 Pages: 5-6
Title: Welcome to SarajevoAuthor: TREVIS, Martin Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Martin Trevis on working in war-torn Bosnia locations on WELCOME TO SARAJEVO.
In: Film Review vSpec nNo.22 Yearbook 1997/98 Page: 102
Title: Film reviewsAuthor: GRAY, Marianne Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Premiere v5 n11 December 1997 Pages: 46-51
Title: Winter of DiscontentAuthor: MATHEOU, Demetrios Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with Michael Winterbottom on WELCOME TO SARAJEVO
In: Variety 12 May 1997 Pages: 64-65
Title: Film reviesAuthor: ELLEY, Derek Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v7 n12 December 1997 Page: 64
Title: Additions and correctionsArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Correction to filmographic data: in WELCOME TO SARAJEVO the cowriter of song "Wire" should be Sarah Jay not Stephen Jay, the ITN journalist is Michael Nicholson, not Richardson.
In: Screen International n1107 09 May 1997 Page: 23
Title: ReviewsAuthor: GOODRIDGE, Mike Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Positif n437/438 Jul/Aug 1997 Page: 111
Title: [Positif - n437/438 Jul/Aug 1997: no known title]Author: L.C. Article type: ReviewLanguage: French
Description: Reviewed at the 1997 Cannes International Film Festival.
In: Sight and Sound v7 n11 November 1997 Pages: 56-57
Title: ReviewsAuthor: BROOKS, Xan Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Film Tutti i Film della Stagione v4 sic n30 Nov/Dec 1997 Pages: 25-26
Title: [Film Tutti i Film della Stagione - v4 sic n30 Nov/Dec 1997: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: Italian
In: Screen International n1113 20 Jun 1997 Page: 2
Title: Studios pick specialist fare/ Analysis: Local heroes?Author: CARVER, Benedict Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Short article about the acquisition of distribution rights for International titles by Hollywood studios, particularly SPICE: THE MOVIE and WELCOME TO SARAJEVO; and article about Hollywood investment in foreign film production and finance
In: Avant-Scène du Cinéma n465 October 1997 Pages: 105-106
Title: [L'Avant-Scène du Cinéma - n465 October 1997: no known title]Author: D.D. Article type: ReviewLanguage: French
Description: Reviewed at the 1997 Cannes International Film Festival.
In: Empire n102 December 1997 Page: 44
Title: New filmsAuthor: Nathan, IanArticle type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n102 December 1997 Pages: 66-67
Title: profiles: Stephen DillaneAuthor: ERRIGO, Angie Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with actor Stephen Dillane who discusses his acting career, referring particularly to his decision to take the role of ITN correspondent Michael Henderson in Michael Winterbottom's WELCOME TO SARAJEVO.
In: Screen International n1067 19 Jul 1996 Page: 1
Title: [Screen International - n1067 19 Jul 1996: no known title]Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: On the state of production and the rights sale
In: Screen International n1063 21 Jun 1996 Page: 42
Title: UK ProductionArticle type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: full credits
In: Screen International vDaily nCannes 09 May 1996 Page: 5
Title: [Screen International - vDaily nCannes 09 May 1996: no known title]Article type: AdvertisementLanguage: English
In: Eyepiece v17 n4 Aug/Sep 1996 Page: 12
Title: [Eyepiece - v17 n4 Aug/Sep 1996: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: Camera-crew credits and location and shooting details.
In: Screen International n1082 01 Nov 1996 Page: 2
Title: [Screen International - n1082 01 Nov 1996: no known title]Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: On the rights sale
In: Screen International n1019 4 Aug 1995 Page: 24
Title: European productionArticle type: Prod. DetailsLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1034 17 Nov 1995 Page: 2
Title: MIFED BriefsArticle type: Festival ReportLanguage: English
Description: Various notes concerning right sales at the 1995 MIFED
Books held in BFI Reuben Library
(4)
Title: War filmsAuthor: Clarke, James Pages: 295 p.
Title: Story and character: interviews with British screenwriters
Author: OWEN, Alistair Pages: 310 pages
Title: Story and character: interviews with British screenwriters
Author: OWEN, Alistair Pages: 310 p.
Title: Welcome to Sarajevo
Author: BOYCE, Frank Cottrell Pages: vii-xiii, 170p.
Description: Based on the book, Natasha's Story, by Michael Nicholson.
Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(4)
Accessible materials to view(1)
Description: Digital BetacamDuration: 97.16 minutesLine standard: 625Colour standard: PALBFI identifier: C-1570976
Status: Viewing - Videotape can be requested for access
Digital materials(2)
Description: MOVProRes 422 (HQ) - BFI identifier: N-723275
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved digital file
Description: MOV - LTO5ProRes 422 (HQ) - BFI identifier: N-723275-2
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved digital file
Video materials(2)
Description: D3Duration: 99.2 minutesLine standard: 625Colour standard: PALTX date: 1999-12-20BFI identifier: C-1070330
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved videotape
Description: Digital BetacamDuration: 97.16 minutesLine standard: 625Colour standard: PALBFI identifier: C-1570976
Status: Viewing - Videotape can be requested for access