beautifully done art-film

Rating: 10/10 (1 February 2014)

I thought this film was incredible, especially for a first time writer and director. The film was dark and reminiscent of many foreign art films that I have seen in the past. There weren't many spoken words but the visuals entranced and kept my eyes essentially glued to the screen.
I criticize some of the user reviews that state that Jolie did not know her material that well or the history. She spent time doing research before filming as well was working with crew and actors/actresses that lived through that time period and or had close ties. If you're looking for a complete history lesson of that time, it won't be seen here as this is just one small piece of a possibility.
A very beautiful, very moving film as well as eye-opening to some of the horrors of war in general and what is reminiscent to that period of time.