Balkanized at Sunrise
Logline
When a down-on-his-luck sci-fi author is hired to write the official biography of a Balkan dictator, he falls in over his head and his life becomes threatened.
Genre
Drama, Political, War, Action, Adventure, Comedy, Crime,
Short Summary
The Time: the immediate aftermath of the bloody Balkan wars of the 90s. The Man: a penniless science-fiction author. The Job: write the official biography of Croatia's President, Franjo Tudjman. In an effort to keep Tudjman out of the War Crimes Tribunal in The Hague, the Croatian government hire
When the author Joe decides to tell the truth, the government promptly bans the book, and he is targeted for harassment. Joe sends the information and interviews he recorded to The Hague. It was time for Joe to come in from the cold, keep speaking truth to power, while looking over his shoulder.
Setting
New York, Croatia, Bosnia
Based on a True Story
Yes
Plot - Premise
Voyage and Return
Plot - Other Elements
Meaningful Message
Mature Audience Themes
Language/Profanity
Main Character Details
Name: Joe
Age: 44
Gender: Male
Role: Protagonist
Key Traits: Clumsy, Funny, Honorable, Insecure, Sarcastic, Aspiring, Educated, Empathetic, Seductive, Adventurous, Charming, Complex, Desperate, Naive
Additional Character Details
Name: Jakov
Age: 45
Gender: Male
Role: Antagonist
Key Traits: Manipulative, Narcissistic, Aggressive, Crazy
Additional Character Details
Name: Aida
Age: 32
Gender: Female
Role: Emotional
Key Traits: Badass, Beautiful, Confident, Desperate, Strong Moral Code
Additional Character Details
Name: The Priest
Age: 54
Gender: Male
Role: Antagonist
Key Traits: Sophisticated, Charming, Complex, Religious, Skillful
Development Pitch