Review of Welcome to Sarajevo (1997) by Caitlin B — 15 Nov 2007

Depressing movie about the Serbian-Croatian War.

This review of Welcome to Sarajevo (1997) was written by Caitlin B on 15 Nov 2007.

Welcome to Sarajevo has generally received positive reviews.

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By Bojan P (50) on 14 Oct 2010

To be seen so it is not to be forgotten, and never to happen again…

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[font=Century Gothic]Welcome to Sarajevo is a frustrating, uneven and occasionally harrowing movie about a group of reporters covering the…

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By Anna B (1,143) on 25 Apr 2013

Good movie. truthful, which makes it painful and makes you feel sad. and its just one of places where such things happen…

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By Gail A (79) on 24 Nov 2009

This film combines historical footage and new material.. A solid rent…

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By Manu G (533) on 13 Aug 2014

To get the story, they'll risk everything. Good Film! What Welcome To Sarajevo did was open my eyes and help me realize how fortunate I am…

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