Bosnian Bomb...
Title: No Mans Land (2001)
Director: Danis Tanovic
Writing Credits: Danis Tanovic
"Neutrality does not exist in the face of murder. Doing nothing to stop it is, in fact, choosing. It is not being neutral"
A hard hitting story woven around present day issues such as ethnic cleansing, the use of landmines, journalism and the role of UN. An Oscar winner for the year 2001 in the Best Foreign Film category, No Mans Land tells the story of two men, a Bosnian and a Serb, stranded between each others lines, in other words, stranded in No Mans Land. Each cannot leave the trench due to multiple reasons which are morbidly funny at times. The situation hangs in a delicate balance and under gun point, leading to some funny situations.
The film also cleverly masks a swipe taken at "war" started due to ethinicity by simultaneously showing the camaraderie and distrust between the Bosnians and Serbs. I believe this movie brings out the current situation situation in most ethnic fighting taking place around the world. The film also raises some pertinent questions about the use of landmines/bouncing mines, the "neutral" role played by the UN and how often have we seen in times of war, one side blaming the other for starting the war. A short but worthwhile and currently relevant movie sometimes touted as the modern day Catch-22.
Director: Danis Tanovic
Writing Credits: Danis Tanovic
"Neutrality does not exist in the face of murder. Doing nothing to stop it is, in fact, choosing. It is not being neutral"
A hard hitting story woven around present day issues such as ethnic cleansing, the use of landmines, journalism and the role of UN. An Oscar winner for the year 2001 in the Best Foreign Film category, No Mans Land tells the story of two men, a Bosnian and a Serb, stranded between each others lines, in other words, stranded in No Mans Land. Each cannot leave the trench due to multiple reasons which are morbidly funny at times. The situation hangs in a delicate balance and under gun point, leading to some funny situations.
The film also cleverly masks a swipe taken at "war" started due to ethinicity by simultaneously showing the camaraderie and distrust between the Bosnians and Serbs. I believe this movie brings out the current situation situation in most ethnic fighting taking place around the world. The film also raises some pertinent questions about the use of landmines/bouncing mines, the "neutral" role played by the UN and how often have we seen in times of war, one side blaming the other for starting the war. A short but worthwhile and currently relevant movie sometimes touted as the modern day Catch-22.
posted by sensiblystoned at
9:32 AM
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Have heard a lot about this movie...will rent it this weekend....Watched North Country on Sat and loved it!!!!
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Shoe, at 12:58 PM
Girl Interrupted: Have read lots of positive reviews about north country, shall try to see it soon.
Kaushik: :D I havent seen Amelie yet but that was also pipped to be a strong contender for the oscar that year. I wonder how good that was.
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sensiblystoned, at 10:24 AM
Yeah, You should not miss North Country....Charlize Theron has done a wonderful job... I saw it once again...btw this is Girl Interruped out of hiding....:)
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Shoe, at 12:48 PM
Man, I cannot forget the day I watched this movie. It had such an impact on me. I actually carried the feeling home. Mostly because it was so subtle. Made me laugh cynically and almost hysterically. It is such a fucking amazing take on war. Not all blood and gore yet saying so much. I thought it was mind blowing. As for Lagaan being nominated with this...utter crap!! That movie was so fucking pointless and boring.
I watched Amelie as well..it was well..interesting in some ways..with the occasional "frenchness".
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Crouching Tigress, at 5:43 PM
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