April 10, 2009
nominated for best foreign film by NBR, at the golden globes, and at the oscars
Aleksandar Dorcev, Eva Ras, Miki Manojlovic
Tito's break-up with Stalin in 1948 marked the beginning of not only confusing, but
also very dangerous years for many hard-core Yugoslav communists. A careless remark
about the newspaper cartoon is...( read more
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DVD Release Date: April 26, 2005
Stats: 84 reviews
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February 11, 2009I didn't like it as much as I enjoyed Underground, but it was greatly written, acted and directed nonetheless. I just wish it would have been a bit more sarcastic than tragic.
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January 26, 2008Brilliant! Kusteurica knows how to tell riveting stories that make you laugh and pinch your heart.
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October 4, 2007good enough, but I expected much much more from the director of Underground. anyway, this guy is a genius. he knows what he is doing and he does it good!
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June 20, 2007Interesting film, based on historic events in the former Yugoslavia. Featuring a young Mira Furlan...
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January 10, 2007more people should see this movie. its amazing because of its history. the main kid is such a good actor. most of the time when they try to talk about a kid living life it gets dumb. this movie is really emotional. its rated r.
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