In Nebojsa Slijepcevic’s Oscar-nominated short film The Man Who Could Not Remain Silent, a Croatian train is stopped in 1993 by military men determined to carry out an operation of ethnic cleansing. Though he isn’t targeted, one man feels that he must speak out, putting his own life on the line to advocate for others.
Awards Buzz spoke with Slijepcevic about wanting to honor the legacy of his real-life subject, Tomo Buzov, and to ensure that he becomes a household name. Watch the video above to hear how he feels this thirty-year-old story still has tremendous relevance and lessons to teach today.
The Man Who Could Not Remain Silent is an Oscar nominee for Best Live Action Short Film.
