Enki Bilal, finishes on September 24th, his « Nikopol Trilogy » with « Cold Equator »1). Emir Kusturica, twice crowned in Cannes (When father was away on business, Time of the Gypsies), completes the editing of his first American film, ”Arizona Eskimo” (which will be released in January 1993 under the name of ”Arizona Dream”). Cousin titles for two brothers. The first one, son of a Bosnian and a Czechoslovakian, arrived in France at the age of 9. The second, Bosnian Moslem, has crossed the world for seven years. When we proposed them to meet and speak about their native land, ex-Yugoslavia, they immediately agreed. It was undoubtedly their way to rebuild the country.
How did you feel about the trip of Mitterrand in Sarajevo ?
EK : It was a historical moment because he testified French courage. But if, today, you evoke it there, you will be told that France betrayed Yugoslavia. The United States too. The Bosnians have always believed that somebody would come. But nobody will come, since nobody has interests in the area.
EB : I also found this poker trick very brilliant. But I thought it would start a chain reaction of greater solidarity, of greater effectiveness. In short, of greater intelligence. What a disappointment ! I'm afraid that our politicians, and I don't speak about Mitterrand, are inefficient because of their lack of culture and understanding.
Translation by Matthieu Dhennin
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