Storyline

Documentary which tells the story of a group of men and women who risked their lives to rescue a library - and preserve a nation's history - in the midst of the Bosnian war. Amid bullets and bombs and under fire from shells and snipers, this handful of passionate book-lovers safeguarded more than 10,000 unique, hand-written Islamic books and manuscripts - the most important texts held by Sarajevo's last surviving library.

Key Information

Director Sam Hobkinson
Language EN

Frequently Asked Questions

The Love of Books: A Sarajevo Story was released on April 21, 2011.

The runtime of The Love of Books: A Sarajevo Story is 1h 15m.

The Love of Books: A Sarajevo Story is a Documentary movie.

The Love of Books: A Sarajevo Story is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

The Love of Books: A Sarajevo Story was directed by Sam Hobkinson.

The Love of Books: A Sarajevo Story is originally in English.