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The Eight Session

A gripping two-part documentary miniseries about the political struggle that changed the course of Serbia and Yugoslavia. Through rare archival footage, live broadcasts from the historic Eighth Session of the Serbian Communist Party in 1987, and testimonies from key participants more than 30 years later, the series examines the rise of Slobodan Milošević and his dramatic split with mentor and ally Ivan Stambolić.

Why did Stambolić insist that Milošević succeed him as leader of the Serbian communists? How did the Kosovo crisis, internal Party conflicts, and a series of explosive events push Yugoslavia toward a historic turning point? Featuring politicians, journalists, and historians who witnessed the events firsthand, the series reveals the ambitions, betrayals, and power struggles behind one of the most consequential moments in modern Balkan history.

Created BySvetlana Janićijević
StatusEnded
Original NameOsma sednica
First Air DateOctober 3, 2017
Last Air DateOctober 4, 2017
Seasons1
Episodes2
Episode Runtime 0min
LanguageSerbian, Serbo-Croatian
Original LanguageEnglish
Production CountriesSerbia
Production CompaniesRTS
NetworksRTS 1
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War of Comrades

As the conflict between Milošević and Stambolić reaches its breaking point, the historic Eighth Session of 1987 becomes a decisive political showdown. Through archival footage and firsthand testimonies, the episode uncovers the betrayals, power struggles, and crucial decisions that changed the future of Serbia and Yugoslavia.

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