Review of Death in Sarajevo (2016) by Mary S — 19 May 2017

Excellent, intelligent script and absolutely fabulous ensemble of actors.

This review of Death in Sarajevo (2016) was written by Mary S on 19 May 2017.

Death in Sarajevo has generally received mixed reviews.

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