Rane

Srđan Dragojević is an animalistic filmmaker who knows no limits and goes beyond all conventions, which is exactly what harms him because if he took his foot off the gas a bit, an exceptionally strong film could have been created, a darker and more cynical version of Kusturica. His war journey into the heart of Balkan wars - Pretty Village, Pretty Flame - seemed terribly chaotic and just didn't sit well with me. In the first half, I felt like I understood Dragojevič and was watching a four-star film, but suddenly the absurdity and violence became too much. It crossed some line and I have to lower my rating, whether I want to or not. I understand Srđan with his radical settling of scores with nationalism and war bravado, but there's a limit... Overall impression: 60%. (24.09.2019)