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THE REVIEW
Film set during the civil war in the former Yugoslavia, which, initially, left me very puzzled, unusual for the other worlds it traversed and of which I had never experienced, but step by step, it won me over, making me fall in love with it. To stay on theme, I believe it's a film that's good for the heart to watch; anarchic, rambunctious, improbable, and excessive, out of the ordinary like the brass bands that underwrite it (have you ever seen or heard a Balkan brass band in your life? No? Well, then you've truly missed out on something....), as I was saying, noisy, colorful, and variegated, tender, poignant, a grotesque surreal fairy tale that, with its strengths and weaknesses, will win you over!
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Set during the civil war in former Yugoslavia, Emir Kusturica's La vita è un miracolo initially puzzles the viewer but quickly captivates with its anarchic and vibrant style. The film is full of noisy, colorful scenes underscored by lively Balkan brass bands. It blends surreal, grotesque fairy tale elements with tender and poignant moments, offering a heartfelt cinematic experience that ultimately wins you over.
Emir Kusturica
Emir Kusturica is a Serbian film director, screenwriter, and musician known for blending surreal humor, war-time allegory, and Balkan music. He won the Palme d'Or at Cannes for When Father Was Away on Business and Underground.04 Reviews
