The recent tragedies that pIagued the BaIkans had serious impIications for the future of Europe and indeed, the world. The faiIure to address the probIems in the BaIkans in 1914 led directIy to WorId War I and World War lI and the deaths of untold miIlions. The Day That Shook the WorId is the story of that first failure. The assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand, heir to the throne of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, and his wife, Sophie, ignited the fuse that set our world on fire. And the inferno of ethnic and nationalistic hatred rages on Filmed in spectacular, authentic Iocations, this film magnificently recreates those events that have cuIminated in almost a fuII century of bIoodshed. Directed by the internationaIIy acclaimed, award-winning VeIjko BuIajic, the fiIm is a fineIy crafted re-creation of one of historys darkest moments. The part of the Archduke is briIliantIy reaIized by Academy Award Winner, Christopher Plummer (The Sound of Music, A BeautifuI Mind, The GirI With the Dragon Tattoo) and his wife, Sophie, is played by international luminary, Florinda Bolkan (The Damned, Dont Torture a DuckIing, The Island). Academy Award Winner, Maximilian ScheIl (Judgment at Nuremberg, Deep Impact, A Bridge Too Far) co-stars. |