Biljana Cekic is well chosen for the role; The general standard of the acting is high, the children natural. The film has been handsomely produced with a lot of attention to detail, from the set design and costumes to the photography and soundscape
a unique World War II story worth watching; "Dara of Jasenovac" serves as a compelling human drama; It is made all the more compelling thanks to the cast and the little touches that show the hardships of life in a death camp
a moving and often violent view of a Croatian concentration camp during World War II; This first-ever feature about the history of the Jasenovac camp may prove to be an essential educational & teaching tool for further discussions about the Holocaust
"Dara of Jasenovac" is full of these heartbreaking moments, where life or death decisions are made in an instant; Despite the film's grim content and long running time, this hope helps us stay with Dara until the story's moving ending
"Dara of Jasenovac" has the idea to offer something different when exploring the holocaust, but the feature becomes murky in its intent and almost lustful in its quest to depict agony
by Jennie Kermode [Eye for Film (UK) ]
