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Writer attacked over Srebrenica views will speak louder, says actor

Writer attacked over Srebrenica views will speak louder, says actor

From Večernji List · () Croatian

Translated from Croatian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Actor and producer Irfan Mensur stated that writer Vladimir Arsenijević, who was beaten for his views on Srebrenica, will not be silenced and will continue to speak out even more forcefully.
  • Mensur presented a film in Pula based on Arsenijević's screenplay, titled "Three Weeks Later."
  • The film draws inspiration from the tragic cases of children Aleksa Janković and Mahir Rakovac.

Renowned actor and producer Irfan Mensur asserted that writer Vladimir Arsenijević, who recently faced physical assault due to his stance on the Srebrenica genocide, will not be deterred from expressing his views. Mensur declared that the attack would only embolden Arsenijević to speak even more loudly.

Mensur made these remarks in Pula while presenting the film "Three Weeks Later." The movie's screenplay was penned by Arsenijević, whose courageous engagement with sensitive historical topics has unfortunately led to violent repercussions.

The film itself is rooted in profound human tragedy, drawing inspiration from the heartbreaking stories of two young boys, Aleksa Janković and Mahir Rakovac. Their experiences serve as a somber backdrop to the narrative, highlighting the vulnerability of youth in the face of societal issues and personal hardship.

He will not be stopped by this; he will continue even louder.

— Irfan MensurCommenting on the attack against writer Vladimir Arsenijević.
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Originally published by Večernji List in Croatian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.