it sounds unwatchably tough, but in the hands of writer—directorjasmila zbanic, this horrifying tale ensuring that we keep on watching, a notable achievement for a film that's centrally concerned with the spectre of looking away. there's a hint of terry george's hotel rwanda in the understated evocation of an approaching holocaust, the sense of something terrible unfolding in full view of a world that does nothing. both films managed to balance the enormity of dreadful historical events with the emotional specificity of a personal story, allowing the audience to engage even as they are appalled and outraged. crucially, zbanic describes her film as portraying the courage, love and resilience of a woman caught in a male game of war, while also providing an awful reminder of what happens if we fail to react on time to warning signs. it's a very powerful and very personal film, available exclusively on curzon home cinema, with the hope of a big—screen release whenever that becomes possible. that's it for this week. thanks for watching the film review. stay safe, and i'll see you next wee