Country: Yugoslavia

Direction Emir Kusturica

Cast Miki Manojlovic · Lazar Ristovski · Mirjana Jokovic · Slavko Stimac

Synopsis Underground (1995) delves into the tumultuous modern history of Yugoslavia through the lens of two friends, Blacky and Marko, whose lives intertwine over several decades. The narrative kicks off in Belgrade, 1941, where the charismatic Blacky and the more cerebral...

Direction Emir Kusturica

Cast Davor Dujmovic · Bora Todorovic · Ljubica Adzovic · Husnija Hasmovic

Synopsis Time of the Gypsies (1988) follows the journey of a young Romani boy, nurtured by his principled and ethical grandmother. His life takes a dramatic turn when he is introduced to the world of petty crime, mendicancy, and illicit baby...

Direction Emir Kusturica

Cast Bajram Severdzan · Branka Katic · Florijan Ajdini · Jasar Destani

Synopsis Black Cat, White Cat (1998) follows the story of Matko, a petty con artist residing along the Danube with his 17-year-old son, Zare. After a botched business venture, Matko finds himself indebted to the influential gangster, Dadan. In a bid...

Direction Emir Kusturica

Cast Moreno de Bartolli · Miki Manojlovic · Mirjana Karanovic · Pavle Vujisic

Synopsis When Father Was Away on Business (1985) unfolds during the tumultuous period following Tito's split with Stalin in 1948, a time fraught with both confusion and peril for many dedicated Yugoslav communists. A seemingly innocuous comment about a newspaper cartoon...

Direction Srdjan Karanovic

Cast Mirjana Karanovic · Dragan Maksimovic · Pavle Vujisic · Marko Nikolic

Synopsis Petria's Wreath (1980) unfolds in a compact mining community in Serbia, spanning the prewar, wartime, and postwar eras. The narrative revolves around the heart-wrenching journey of an uneducated village woman, exploring her relationships with three men she deeply cared for....

Direction Slobodan Sijan

Cast Pavle Vujisic · Dragan Nikolic · Danilo 'Bata' Stojkovic · Aleksandar Bercek

Synopsis Who's Singin' Over There? (1980) follows the journey of a diverse group of passengers on a bus traveling from the countryside to Belgrade on April 5, 1941. The passengers include a pair of Gypsies who sing melancholic songs, an elderly...

Direction Emir Kusturica

Cast Miki Manojlovic · Mirjana Jokovic · Slavko Stimac · Bora Todorovic

Direction Srdjan Dragojevic

Cast Dragan Bjelogrlic · Nikola Kojo · Dragan Maksimovic · Zoran Cvijanovic

Synopsis Pretty Village, Pretty Flame (1996) commences in a Belgrade army hospital, where the aftermath of the Bosnian civil war is evident through the wounded soldiers being treated. The narrative delves into the memories of their youth and the escalating conflict....

Direction Nikola Tanhofer

Cast Djurdja Ivezic · Boris Buzanicic · Antun Vrdoljak · Vanja Drach

Synopsis H-8... (1958) follows the tense journey of a bus and a truck as they navigate a two-lane highway during a stormy day. The narrative begins with a foreboding revelation: a careless driver in another vehicle will cause a catastrophic collision...

Direction Emir Kusturica

Cast Slavko Stimac · Slobodan Aligrudic · Ljiljana Blagojevic · Mira Banjac

Synopsis Do You Remember Dolly Bell? (1981) follows the journey of a young man navigating the complexities of life in 1960s Sarajevo. Living under the watchful eye of his kind but ailing father, he becomes entangled in the allure of petty...

Direction Dusan Kovacevic · Bozidar 'Bota' Nikolic

Cast Danilo 'Bata' Stojkovic · Bora Todorovic · Mira Banjac · Sonja Savic

Synopsis Balkan Spy (1984) follows Ilija Cvorovic, who is summoned by the secret police to provide routine information about his neighbor, a businessman recently returned from abroad. Following this encounter, Cvorovic becomes persuaded that his neighbor poses a significant risk to...

Direction Goran Paskaljevic

Cast Slavko Stimac · Danilo 'Bata' Stojkovic · Mira Banjac · Mija Aleksic

Synopsis The Elusive Summer of '68 (1984) follows the journey of a young man residing in a provincial town in Serbia. His personal growth and coming-of-age experiences intertwine with the tumultuous political events that unfold throughout the year 1968.

Direction Ante Babaja

Cast Manca Kosir · Velimir 'Bata' Zivojinovic · Fabijan Sovagovic · Nela Erzisnik

Synopsis The Birch Tree (1967) centers around a young woman who, despite her beauty, is in poor health. She is wedded to a man who is cold and uncaring towards her. It is only after her passing that he comes to...

Direction Srdjan Karanovic

Cast Marta Keler · Igor Bjelan · Ina Gogálová · Miodrag Krivokapic

Synopsis Virginia (1991) unfolds a narrative set in the late 19th century within a secluded village adjacent to the Adriatic Sea. The community is deeply rooted in a rigid patriarchal society, where families without male heirs are believed to be cursed....

Direction Goran Paskaljevic

Cast Ljubisa Samardzic · Jakup Amzic · Neda Arneric · Saban Bajramovic

Synopsis Andjeo cuvar (Guardian Angel) (1987) presents a grim narrative where the titular guardian fails to shield Romani children from being trafficked into a life of servitude across Europe. These young victims are subjected to brutal treatment, with even minor infractions...

Direction Goran Paskaljevic

Cast Miki Manojlovic · Dragan Maksimovic · Mirjana Karanovic · Danilo 'Bata' Stojkovic

Synopsis Time of Miracles (1989) unfolds in the aftermath of World War II in Yugoslavia, during a period marked by the communist regime's initiative to eliminate religious influence. In the small, orthodox community of Vitanjia, an enigmatic figure arrives, captivating the...

Direction Andrzej Wajda

Cast Ljuba Tadic · Olivera Markovic · Kapitalina Eric · Bojan Stupica

Direction Goran Markovic

Cast Mustafa Nadarevic · Anica Dobra · Milorad Mandic · Bogdan Diklic

Synopsis Deja vu (1987) revolves around a troubled piano instructor, Mihailo, portrayed by Mustafa Nadarevic, who grapples with his reality through a romantic relationship with a hardworking but impoverished woman, Olgica, played by Anica Dobra. Mihailo's life is profoundly affected by...

Direction Slobodan Sijan

Cast Bogdan Diklic · Danilo 'Bata' Stojkovic · Pavle Vujisic · Mija Aleksic

Synopsis The Marathon Family (1982) unfolds between the two World Wars, centering around the Topalovic family, which spans five generations of men, ranging from a youthful 25-year-old to a venerable 120-year-old. Tensions arise when the youngest member rebels against the family's...

Direction Dusan Makavejev

Cast Eva Ras · Slobodan Aligrudic · Ruzica Sokic · Miodrag Andric

Synopsis Love Affair, or the Case of the Missing Switchboard Operator (1967) follows the journey of a young woman working as a switchboard operator who embarks on a romantic relationship with a dedicated and serious young man. However, when her partner...