_J_'s Journal: TIFF 10 - 09/10 - Cirkus Columbia

Cirkus Columbia is a film by Bosnian filmmaker Danis Tanovic. It is a well balanced tale of a separation and a divorce set against the disintegration of Bosnian society. Contrasting something as deadly as the Bosnian civil war with domestic strife is a tricky prospect and can descend into offensive silliness. Tanovic walks this line with precision expertly mirroring the rising strife between individuals with the rising ethnic tensions. It's always nice when a movie like this has a heart and this one does. My favourite of the festival, so far.

8/10