Alain Eloy, Bogdan Diklic, Branko Djuric

Ciki and Nino, a Bosnian and a Serb, are soldiers stranded in No Man's Land - a trench between enemy lines during the Bosnian war. They have no one to trust, no way to escape without getting shot, and...( read more  read more... ) a fellow soldier is lying on the trench floor with a spring-loaded bomb set to explode beneath him if he moves. The absurdity of their situation would be comical if it didn't have such dire consequences. With the two men stuck in a bizarre predicament, a frustrated UN sergeant tries to help, despite orders to remain at his post. When a journalist waylays the sergeant while pushing for an exclusive scoop, she affects the unfolding of events and turns a news story into an international circus. With the world's press waiting for an outcome, no one willing to take action (lest they accept responsibility). Ciki and Nino try to keep their humanity amidst the insanity of war.

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R, 1 hr. 28 min.

Directed by: Danis Tanovic

Release Date: December 7, 2001

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DVD Release Date: April 9, 2002

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  • March 29, 2009
    it was a bit boring to be honest. i found it educational and enlightening as i've never really known anything about the conflict but it just made me think of a slower version of shooting dogs. it's a different venue but it's a similar situation with the united abominations. there...( read more) was some good acting in it from branko djuric. the ending leaves you chilled to the bone and lacking in the faith of humanity as a whole
  • May 3, 2008
    The best movie I've ever seen about the absurdities of war. The story of everyday men finding themselves caught up in a war against their former countrymen is cleverly illustrated as Bosnian reservists get caught between the lines in No Man's Land. A series of tragically comic sc...( read more)enes between the likeable characters ensues as the UN inevitably fails to intervene.
  • June 9, 2007
    Beats any american classic war movie! The story is not the war itself, it's the effects, the human connections!
  • February 23, 2007
    I saw this at a university cinema and had no preconceptions and was pleasantly surprised, this is a very good film that maintains a steady pace despite its limiting trench scenario, some good acting really does it justice
  • July 10, 2006
    Great Drama Showing some deep Issues in the world Today. I liked this movie cuz it was short, simple but the message was strong. Amazing Acting, i mean it. Funny, Yeah not HILARIOUS funny but there was a few scenes dat had me cracking up and Well Written. Just how i like my Movie...( read more)s. This was Based on a real life thing that happened, so thats always a plus. I recommend you to watch it, i think you won't Be Disappointed.
  • November 1, 2009
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    A story about two soldiers one Serbian and one Bosnian.caught up in a trench between enemy lines during the Bosnian war the so calle...( read more)d No Man's land. It was a great movie and it deserve the Oscar it won as best foreign language film.The story was unpredictable and brought great messages about the war, the motives and the consequences of it. There was some sense of humor in all the tragedy of movie.The performances were great and the direction was perfect and managed to show all the emotions to the viewer. Great movie.
  • October 26, 2009
    Damn Good!
    You have to read it but well worth it
  • October 3, 2009
    a very funny comedy with satirical things within
  • July 23, 2009
    I honestly wanted this film to be longer than it is.
  • June 22, 2009
    A funny film with good themes and undertones.

Critic Reviews


December 21, 2001
Moira MacDonald, Seattle Times

Tanovic, himself a war veteran, expertly twists us within the dilemma while avoiding easy answers. full review

December 21, 2001
Mick LaSalle, San Francisco Chronicle

One of the most remarkable films of the year. full review

December 21, 2001
Liam Lacey, Globe and Mail

A skillfully wrought, if somewhat predictable, farce involving belligerent opponents, blundering international peacekeepers and excitable journalists. full review

December 21, 2001
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

A bleakly funny parable that could be titled Between Enemy Lines. full review

November 15, 2001
Peter Travers, Rolling Stone

Fierce, funny and finally devastating. full review

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