Synopsis

Bosnia, July 1995. Aida is a translator for the UN in the small town of Srebrenica. When the Serbian army takes over the town, her family is among the thousands of citizens looking for shelter in the UN camp. As an insider to the negotiations Aida has access to crucial information that she needs to interpret. What is at the horizon for her family and people - rescue or death? Which move should she take?

What is the budget of Quo Vadis, Aida?

"Quo Vadis, Aida," a war released in 2021, was directed by Jasmila Žbanić and stars Jasna Đuričić, Izudin Bajrović. The production budget was $4,750,000, placing it in the micro-budget range for war productions of its era.

Key Budget Allocation Categories

While specific budget breakdowns are not publicly available, typical cost drivers for a war production like this include:

Above-the-Line Talent: Drama films live or die on the strength of their performances.
Location Filming & Period Production Design: Authentic locations , whether contemporary or historical , require scouting, permits, travel, lodging, and often significant dressing to match the story's time period.
Post-Production, Color Grading & Score: The editorial process for dramas is typically longer than genre films, with careful attention to pacing and tone.

What were the major cost factors in Quo Vadis, Aida?

Several factors contributed to the overall production costs of "Quo Vadis, Aida."

Above-the-Line Talent: Above-the-Line Talent is one of the primary cost drivers in war productions of this scale.
Location Filming: Location Filming & Period Production Design is one of the primary cost drivers in war productions of this scale.
Post-Production: Post-Production, Color Grading & Score is one of the primary cost drivers in war productions of this scale.

How Does Quo Vadis, Aida's Budget Compare to Similar Films?

At $4,750,000, Quo Vadis, Aida sits in the micro-budget range. Here is how it compares to productions with a similar budget:

Kill (2024): Budget $4,800,000, Worldwide Gross $5,600,000
Happy Death Day (2017): Budget $4,800,000, Worldwide Gross $125,479,266
Mommy (2014): Budget $4,900,000, Worldwide Gross $3,494,070
Cabaret (1972): Budget $4,600,000, Worldwide Gross $42,800,000
Come and See (1985): Budget $5,000,000, Worldwide Gross $20,929,648

The median budget for wide-release war films in the 2020s ranges from $30 to 80M for mid-budget to $150M+ for tentpoles.

Quo Vadis, Aida Box Office Performance

"Quo Vadis, Aida" earned $813,253 worldwide at the box office. Against a production budget of $4,750,000, the film faced challenges in theatrical release. Home video, streaming, and ancillary revenue may have contributed to its overall performance.

A film typically needs to earn approximately twice its production budget to cover marketing and distribution costs. For "Quo Vadis, Aida," that break-even threshold was roughly $9,500,000. With worldwide earnings of $813,253, the film did not reach break-even in theatrical release.

Production Budget: $4,750,000
Worldwide Gross: $813,253
Net Return: −$3,936,747
ROI: approximately -82.9%

At -82.9%, "Quo Vadis, Aida" did not recoup its production budget through theatrical release alone.

Awards and Recognition

Nominated for 1 Oscar. 40 wins & 43 nominations total

Golden Orange Award for Best Film in International Competition (57th International Antalya Film Festival)
European Film Award for Best Actress: Jasna Đuričić (34th European Film Awards)
IFFR audience award
European Film Award for Best Director: Jasmila Žbanić (34th European Film Awards)
LUX European Audience Film Award (35th European Film Awards)
European Film Award for Best Film (34th European Film Awards)
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