Shot Through the Heart (film)

Shot Through the Heart is a 1998 television film directed by David Attwood and starring Linus Roache, Vincent Perez, and Greta Scacchi. It is a war drama focusing on the friendship between two childhood friends, Vlado and Slavko, who find themselves on opposing sides during the Bosnian War in Sarajevo.

The film explores the devastating impact of ethnic conflict on personal relationships and the moral compromises people make in times of war. Vlado, a Serbian sniper, and Slavko, a Bosnian musician, are forced to confront their shared history and the brutal reality that divides them. The narrative follows their individual experiences of the siege of Sarajevo, highlighting the psychological toll of the conflict and the loss of innocence.

Shot Through the Heart received recognition for its portrayal of the Bosnian War and its exploration of complex themes related to loyalty, betrayal, and the human cost of war.