The Border (2009 film)

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The Border
Hranica.jpg
Film poster
Directed by Jaroslav Vojtek
Written byJaroslav Vojtek
Marek Lescák
Produced by Mario Homolka
CinematographyTomas Stanek
Release date
  • 28 October 2009 (2009-10-28)(Jihlava International Documentary Film Festival) [1]
Running time
72 minutes
CountrySlovakia
LanguagesSlovak
Hungarian

The Border (Slovak : Hranica) is a 2009 Slovak documentary film directed by Jaroslav Vojtek. The film was selected as the Slovak entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 83rd Academy Awards [2] but did not make the final shortlist. [3]

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References

  1. "Hranica - The Border". www.hranica.sk. Retrieved 22 June 2020.
  2. "And the Hopefuls for Best Foreign Oscar Are ..." thewrap. Retrieved 9 October 2010.
  3. "9 Foreign Language Films Continue to Oscar Race". oscars.org. Retrieved 19 January 2011.