The Eighth Session

Overview

A gripping two-part TV documentary about the political struggle that changed the course of Serbia and Yugoslavia. Through rare archival footage, live broadcasts from the historic Eighth Session of the Serbian Communist Party in 1987, and testimonies from key participants more than 30 years later, the series examines the rise of Slobodan Milošević and his dramatic split with mentor and ally Ivan Stambolić. Why did Stambolić insist that Milošević succeed him as leader of the Serbian communists? How did the Kosovo crisis, internal Party conflicts, and a series of explosive events push Yugoslavia toward a historic turning point? Featuring politicians, journalists, and historians who witnessed the events firsthand, the series reveals the ambitions, betrayals, and power struggles behind one of the most consequential moments in modern Balkan history.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

October 3, 2017

Original language

Serbian

Spoken languages

Serbian

Countries

Serbia

Production

RTS

Cast

Slobodan Milošević,Ivan Stambolić

Director

Svetlana Janićijević

Writer

Svetlana Janićijević

Producer

Dragica Barović

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

View on IMDb