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However, the film also caused controversy, mostly among Bosniaks ( a. k. a. Bosnian Muslims ) and to a lesser extent among some Croats, who complained about its alleged pro-Serb bias and unequal treatment of warring sides, citing differing depictions of atrocities.

According to this view, Bosnian Serb atrocities are shown with ironic flair, while Bosniak atrocities are shown with utter solemnity.

Conversely, the film is considered controversial by some Bosnian Serbs for its supposedly anti-Serb bias.