Quo Vadis, Aida?
Seen it?2021 | 104 min | War, Drama, History
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office loss and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for history buffs. If you loved 1917, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Harrowing.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 44 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in another language, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Bosnia, July 1995. Aida is a translator for the UN in the small town of Srebrenica. When the Serbian army takes over the town, her family is among the thousands of citizens looking for shelter in the UN camp. As an insider to the negotiations Aida has access to crucial information that she needs to interpret. What is at the horizon for her family and people – rescue or death? Which move should she take?
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
100% on Rotten Tomatoes, 97 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.6 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Nominated for 1 Oscar, 2 BAFTAs and 1 Venice award.
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$813K worldwide on a $5 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 52K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jasmila Žbanić
- Jasna ĐuričićAïda Selmanagić
- Izudin BajrovićNihad
- Boris LerHamdija
- Dino BajrovićSejo
- Johan HeldenberghColonel Karremans
- Raymond ThirySergeant-major Franken
- Boris IsakovićGeneral Ratko Mladić
- Emir HadžihafizbegovićJoka
- Reinout BussemakerColonel doctor Robben
- Teun LuijkxCaptain Mintjes