10/10
great independent documentary
2 July 2014
I thought that everything has been told about the conflict in and the downfall of Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. The Weight of Chains proved me wrong. The movie's appeal is mainly that is seemed rather as individual's recollection than journalist's report. At the same time, it connects common people's experience with historical facts and archive footage.

The pace is fast and some previous knowledge of the topic might be an advantage when watching The Weight of Chains. On the other hand, the topic is so complex that you may spend days discussing it.

Eventually, The Weight of Chains probably won't change your opinion about the war in former Yugoslavia. Yet, it tells a story of a small man in turbulent times.
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