The harrowing consequences of war on innocent lives, particularly children, are among the most disquieting aspects of armed conflict. Branko Bauer, one of the most renowned but also most underrated Croatian film directors, has delved into this sombre theme in his celebrated works. This includes his 1956 war thriller *Don’t Look Back, My Son* (also known by the alternative title *My Son, Don't Turn Round*), widely re…


