A Life’s Worth 

Sweden, 6x44’ 

Nominated in Series Mania’s International Panorama section, A Life’s Worth is inspired by the first Swedish UN battalion in Bosnia in 1993. It follows four young soldiers - Forss, Babic, Strand, and Kilpinen - as they embark on their first overseas mission in the tangled and bloody conflict in the Balkans. The mission proves impossible to resolve by peaceful means alone. They are accompanied by their battalion commander, Andreasson, who is torn between the desire to intervene and the duty to follow orders. This is a story of human brutality, difficult moral decisions, and the strong friendship, love, and trust forged under the most extreme circumstances. Inspired by true events, it is based on Magnus Ernström’s novel A Half Year, an Entire Life. Ernström himself was part of this battalion, offering an authentic and deeply personal perspective on the Bosnian War. 

Genre:DramaBroadcaster: Viaplay & ARTE France Produced by:Yellowbird in co-production with Viaplay & ARTE FranceProducer:Maida Krak Director:Ahmed Abdullahi Screenwriters:Mona Masri & Oliver Dixon Premiere:November 2025 (ARTE)Sales:Viaplay Content Distribution (excluding France & Germany)