Sarajevo

I was a first disappointed to find the film was in German with no English subtitles however the main actor captured my attention immediately. I watched the film, never understood a word and thoroughly enjoyed it. I hope to find it with subtitles. Seems to me I would not be alone as just the characters of the film and their acting abilities drew me in. I suppose it would be like watching a silent film. I gave the film 8 out of 10 Stars and have no regrets for doing so

This was made to remember the 100th anniversary of WWI for German & Austrian television. First thing I do when watching a work of historical fiction is see who the writers are. They wrote and directed documentaries. Second thing is look at the whole crew. Way down at the bottom are four names. 'Historical advisors' who also worked on documentaries. This movie poses an interesting theory and maybe is more than theory. You can see from other reviews the topic touches a nerve. This person was really this and not that, and so forth. Questioning expert opinion because it is not what you read or were taught is not the best way to critique a movie.

It is not a documentary. or a docu-drama. it is only a decent artistic movie. using well known pieces - from the love story to the conscience of a simple/vulnerable man against a huge system. and , maybe, what you admire about it is the wise balance between what you consider speculations or conspiracy teories and the real events. because the atmosphere is real, and the questions and the desire of war. the only sin - maybe the references to problems familiar for WWII period. but that is not a big mistake. without be great, it is a correct film. with good performances, nice plot and noble message. and that represents more than a virtue.

Very engaging for the mature person. LOVELY TOO. Fine acting and strong script.

A slow though decent film about the assassination of the Austro-Hungarian prince which ultimately led to World War I. The film views events through the eyes of an investigative magistrate and suggests there is much more beneath the surface than simply Serbian nationalism. A love interest is woven into the story to 'humanize' the plot .

A movie for those interested in history. Others will find it boring and difficult to complete.