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Movie Info

A young woman (Marija Pikic) struggles to make ends meet while simultaneously trying to provide a stable environment for her teenage delinquent brother (Ismir Gagula).

Genre:

drama
Original Language:

Bosnian
Director:

Aida Begic
Writer:

Aida Begic
Runtime:

1h 30m

Cast & Crew

Marija Pikic
Rahima

Ismir Gagula
Nedim

Bojan Navojec
Davor

Sanela Pepeljak
Vedrana

Vedran Djekic
Ciza

Mario Knezovic
Dino

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Critic Reviews for Children of Sarajevo

All Critics (4) | Top Critics (3) | Fresh (4)

The technique works well here to create the tension and worry that comes from seeing a lead character constantly moving away from the camera.

September 7, 2012 | Full Review…

Linda Holmes
NPR
Creates a disturbing feeling of a city haunted and menaced by its past.

May 24, 2012 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…

Peter Bradshaw
Guardian
Shows a filmmaker whose passion for her subject has now twinned with a maturing proficiency to deliver a drama of some power.

May 24, 2012 | Full Review…

Megan Lehmann
Hollywood Reporter
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January 24, 2013 | Rating: B+

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