Sad, funny, tragic, facinating, loving and more movie. BEAUTIFUL

Rating: 10/10 (1 April 2003)

I saw this movie long ago in Bulgaria, and loved it. Its set in the dark days of the WWII, but the story goes much beyond the war. In a sense this movie is radically different from the "hero" based American pictures. Perhaps that is why not all Americans fully appreciate it.

Friendship and love take centre stage in this epic and the viewer's imagination is stretched to the limit with weird and somewhat sad scenes. This movies develops trusting, doubting, and loving filings in the viewer, and makes you think about the truly valuable things in life like friendship and survival.
The music is amazing and can rival classics like the "Pulp Fiction" soundtrack. However I think it requires understanding of the way of life and traditions of the region. Even though it will surely echo inside you long after the movie is finished.
Definitely worth seeing.