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Romeo and Juliet in Sarajevo is based on a real life story that takes place in Bosnia-Herzegovina during the 1990’s. Nine years before the war began two teenagers both of different ethnic backgrounds had fallen in love. “She was a muslim, he was a serb. As a young couple, they tried to build a future, defying the hatred that was tearing their country apart.”As things got worst in Sarajevo, Admira and Bosko decided to flee to Serbian territory. As they were crossing the no-man’s land a sniper started shooting at them. He was killed instantly whereas Admira was left with so much strenght to go and lay at her lovers side. They are known as the Romeo and Juliet of Sarajevo because their love and plans were shot down by the hatred of their religion. When you dramatize true stories you reach a greater audience and at the same time you receive a lot of benefits. The emotional impact is intensified thus creating sympathy, also, you get a deeper understanding of the situation that is being dramatized and you can put yourself in their shoes. When dramatizing real life events the emotional impact is intensified. We get to