The film is light on story, but the gritty, no-nonsense filmmaking keeps things moving, and Mitevska’s tale has an undeniably touching cumulative effect.
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05/18/06
How I Killed a Saint (2004)
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Reviews Counted: 6
Fresh: 5
Rotten:1
Average Rating: 6.4/10
Theatrical Release:May 4, 2006 Limited
Starring: Labina Mitevska
Reviews for How I Killed a Saint
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Top CriticThough weak in the drama department, the story of a brother and sister who love each other but have different political ideas and personal agendas effectively captures the tension of the time.
05/05/06
Top CriticMitevska telescopes centuries of conflict between nations into an intimate story of siblings whose hopes for the future are being slowly poisoned by the sins of the past.
05/05/06
How I Killed a Saint boasts dynamic performances by the two leads, as well as tight directing (a lot happens in just 82 minutes) and eye-pleasing cinematography.
05/04/06
Top CriticFilmed in a covert, voyeuristic style, How I Killed a Saint successfully conveys the pervasive anxiety of a country teetering on the brink of civil war.
05/03/06
Top CriticKokan's resentment runs deep -- too deep, unfortunately, for an 82-minute feature to spell out with any clarity.
05/02/06
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