Production
The film was shot in October 2010 and starred local actors as had been announced in advance. It was also shot in two versions – one in English, the other in Serbo-Croatian respectively Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian (BCS). While filming Angelina Jolie was asked for the reason why she had picked such a demanding and delicate topic for her debut as a filmmaker. She responded she had felt a necessity to rekindle attention for the survivors of a war that took place in recent history Due to her awareness of looming difficulties she had acknowledged the necessity to realise the film by herself.
Unfortunately the shooting was overshadowed by protests because concerned war victims and their speakers resented Jolie's endeavour. When it leaked that the story was about a female Bosniak war victim having a complicated love affair with a Serbian war criminal , Bosnian women were appalled and subsequently tried to hinder Jolie making this movie.
Release
The film will be released in the United States on December 23, 2011.
Reception
Journalists reviewing the screening of a first trailer already certified Jolie to deliver a view from inside as can only be achieved by a director who is really commited and consequently understanding the depicted conflict. But critics also attest her accomplished craftmanship, cherishing her battle scenes as well as her love scenes as "both equally handled with grace and power". MTV predicts a nomination for an Academy Award. The readership of The Washington Post has already been informed that also numerous other experts consider an Acadmey Award in reach for Angelina Jolie.
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