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The Battle of Neretva

1969 · 175 min

A sweeping, somber war epic that immerses you in a desperate struggle, with grand battles and human cost.

Directed by
Veljko Bulajić
Genres
Drama, War
Overview
In January 1943 the German army, afraid of an Allied invasion of the Balkans, launched a great offensive against Yugoslav Partisans in Western Bosnia. The only way out for Partisan forces and thousands of refugees was the bridge on the river Neretva.
How it feels
Bleak, tense, earnest and melancholic. Measured and needs your attention.
About
War, survival, betrayal, loyalty
Content
Strong violence. Mild gore and language. No sexual content.
Note
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Directed by
Veljko Bulajić
Genres
Drama, War
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How it feels

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Full breakdown
Tone
  • bleakstrength 3 of 3
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • earneststrength 2 of 3
  • melancholicstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Era
period
Audience
adult
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language mild
  • Violence strong
  • Sex none
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action7
Horror3
Humour1
Realism7
Romance2
Tension7
Darkness7
Complexity6
Emotional weight8

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Details

Genres
drama, war
Directed by
Veljko Bulajić
Written by
Ratko Đurović, Stevan Bulajić, Ugo Pirro, Veljko Bulajić
Starring
Yul Brynner, Franco Nero, Curd Jürgens, Hardy Krüger, Sylva Koscina, Orson Welles, Anthony Dawson, Sergei Bondarchuk
Music
Bernard Herrmann
Cinematography
Tomislav Pinter
Runtime
175 min
Country
Germany, Italy, United States of America, Yugoslavia
Languages
Serbo-Croatian, German, Italian, English

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