The Battle of Neretva

The Battle of Neretva

Directed by Veljko Bulajić

Produced by Jadran Film, Eichberg-Film

1969175 min6.8 / 10

A large-scale WWII drama centered on a desperate military campaign where survival depends on crossing a strategic river under enemy pressure.

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.

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  • Is The Battle of Neretva violent? Yes. More violent than 80% of films.

  • Is The Battle of Neretva sad? Yes. More sad than 75% of films.

  • Is The Battle of Neretva easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.

  • Is The Battle of Neretva scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 72% of films.

  • Does The Battle of Neretva end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 64% of films.

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38/ 100

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Love60

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