Ajvar

Excellent movie. The story of the people, which can be easily connected with the whole region. Great directing, and an even better cast. Fantastic "mute" dialogues and facial expressions. Simply the movie gives the impression that there is everything, but nothing too much. A drama without too much drama and without any pathetics. In one word-life.

The director's debut film, this is recognized in many scenes, but very nice work with the actors. Good script. The actors are great. The production is weak, but it does not bother to fully experience this ordinary story in which everyone can recognize themselves.

One everyday story told without real emotion; too straight, without any tension. It's as if a film was made for Balkan emigration, to remember what a Christmas celebration at home looks like ... After all, who would title a film like this? Ajvar?! An empty, boring movie.

You will want 1h40min back of your life if you watch this. Complete failure of a movie, lots of "silent dilaogue" and nothing happening, complete absence of thrill. The entire film could've been wrapped up in 22min max, the screen play had lot potential as it was shot in beautiful Stockholm (which you get to see for 20sec), and vibrating Belgrade, but the rookie director got it all wrong in this film. Still can't figure out how a decent actor as Trifunovic actually agreed to be a part of this lousy, dull, zero entertainment movie, he must be in serious need of cash or going through a crisis in his otherwise, decent career.

Avoid at all costs, definetely not worth it. Only scene worth mentioning, is when Vida storms out of the restaurant to have a smoke, and meets this guy sitting at the stares outside. He shares his 45sec story about how his wife left him, with his kid, and never came back. I guarantee you that you would switch channel if you saw this at home, or like us, would want to leave the cinema after 40min max, as it's boring with no charm whatsoever, and stays that way throughout the entire film. No momentum, no story, no drama, wakes zero feelings inside you. Sorry to say it, but a disaster.

This may not be the best film, but it is a true story in which many from this part of Europe can be recognized. The main roles are excellently divided and through their acting, everyone can easily experience all the drama that this couple has. A little less attention is paid to the supporting roles, and apart from Vida's mother Sneza, they are either insufficiently told or overemphasized. The film should be watched, because the story is real.