The Bosnian conflict in a nutshell, or more like in a foxhole. Two mortal enemies take turns getting the drop on each other in a trench in the neutral zone, while one of their wounded comrades lies immobilized on a booby trap. U.N. peacekeepers and international news reporters, speaking in other tongues, roll up for a look-see. Director Danis Tanovic, a native of the region and a veteran combat photographer, comes down on the side of absurdism, and he comes down heavily. Homiletically. The allegorical grip on the situation tends to squeeze the life out of it. Good, clear, vivid color, though. With Branko Djurik, Rene Bitorajac, Filip Sovagovic, Simon Callow, and Katrin Cartlidge. (2001) — Duncan Shepherd
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