

This film was submitted by Hungary to Oscar 2006.

Three aspects of the film struck me ...

(i) Definitely the narration after the war has ended (and the protagonist has returned to Hungary) ... what he says may be "surprising" to many ... it at least set me thinking ...

(ii) The color of the entire film ... hmmm, i thought it was more yellowish gray rather than black and white (cf. Schindler's list) ...

(iii) Maybe we are too accustomed to Hollywood's depiction of war and the holocaust ... hence, this film comes across as less dramatic and unsentimental (in terms of the script) but is supposed to touch (by virtue of the topic itself) ...

Conclusion
Deserve a watch, mainly for its ending thoughts ... very different ... as for the rest of the film, do not expect Hollywood style of war drama ...