Analysis of the Unforgettable Movie "No Man's Land"

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No Man’s Land is a heartbreaking anti-war movie which is played in the background of the Bosnian war. The movie is a fable; it was also the first writing by its writer Tanovic. It was co-produced by many companies belonging to different countries like Bosnia-Herzegovina, UK and others. Two injured soldiers, a Bosnian and other the Bosnian Serb, are entrapped with their lines in the attempt for survival. They face each other in the trench where they allow time to pass for darkness to prevail. They argue with each other as well and even identify some common ground. Complicating the situation is another injured Bosnian soldier, Savagovic, who regains his consciousness. Bosnian Serbs have planted a land mine under him so that in case of any moment, it is detonated.

A French sergeant of the United Nations Protection Force gets engaged in the struggle to assist three entangled soldiers, ignoring negative initial orders of the high command. The Force s’ aim in Bosnia is to protect the humanitarian aid convoys, to keep neutrality and perform the role of the bystander. Fortunately an English reporter appears on the scene, brings media leverage to bear that motivates the United Nations high command to spring to action for protecting the lives of the soldiers. Clash between the tense and exhausted Ciki (the Bosnian) and Nino (the Bosnian Serb) slowly rises even after being salvaged. Ultimately, Ciki fires at Nino and by retaliation are avenged by a Peacekeeper.

After this ambush, it is revealed that the mine cannot be neutralized from its explosive effect. The UN Force high command struggles to keep bold face as they lie by suggesting that Cera (the Bosnian trapped under the mine) has been secured and they depart the area along with the ...

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...ow some difference can be brought. “No Man's Land doesn't offer any easy answers nor does it place the blame of the Bosnia and Herzegovina civil war on one particular side. Like the best films of the genre, this is a story that could have taken place in any war at any time and still been potent. Perhaps Danis Tanovic's years of first hand experience as a front-line cameraman for the Bosnian army have given him a unique perspective. Or perhaps we are lucky enough to just be witnessing a major new filmmaking talent emerging onto the cinema world. Either way, No Man's Land is a movie that you will not soon forget” (Shawn Fitezergeld).

Works Cited

Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat. “Film Review”. 3 July, 2010. http://www.spiritualityandpractice.com/films/films.php?id=3612.

Shawn Fitezergeld. “Shawn Fitezergeld”. 3 July, 2010. http://www.musicomh.com/films/no.htm

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