Eva Kraljević's frames are utterly mesmerising, even when they gently follow them inside the rooms as they tend to cattle or wrap themselves up in the blanket at night. It is a warm, delicate little thing — a mother's love for her child. With utmost dignity and respect, the film also unearths the violent family past.

Hindustan Times

“To Hold a Mountain” doesn’t just capture the beautiful land and the sun rays on the mountaintops. Eva Kraljević’s camera is also attuned to the hands and arms as they work the land, and to the lined faces as they wince from the hard labor and smile as they enjoy camaraderie.

Pure Nonfiction — Doc Voices

“To Hold a Mountain” is quiet in its storytelling and appears small in its ambitions, but ultimately feels volcanic in the emotions it stirs.

Variety