Soundtrack: Zoran Simjanovic

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 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 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 Srdjan Karanovic

Cast Miki Manojlovic · Iva Krajnc · Nebojsa Dugalic · Radivoje Bukvic

Synopsis Solemn Promise (2009) explores the tumultuous journey of a Christian woman and a Muslim man as they navigate an unexpected and forbidden love. Their relationship puts a life-or-death vow at risk, challenging the boundaries of faith, loyalty, and personal conviction....

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 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 Goran Paskaljevic

Cast Mira Banjac · Ivan Bekjarev · Aleksandar Bercek · Vojislav Brajovic

Synopsis Cabaret Balkan (1998) unfolds in the chaotic streets of Belgrade during the mid-1990s, where the lives of 20 individuals intersect in a single night of chaos and theatrical drama. A young man accidentally damages a car, leading to a violent...

Direction Goran Paskaljevic

Cast Mija Aleksic · Miki Manojlovic · Nikola Zarkovic · Rahela Ferari

Synopsis Tango Argentino (1992) tells the heartwarming tale of a young boy who dedicates his time to assisting lonely, elderly individuals. Through his compassionate efforts, he reignites their zest for life. In return, these seniors offer him the love and comprehension...

Direction Goran Markovic

Cast Semka Sokolovic-Bertok · Bogdan Diklic · Snezana Niksic · Predrag Lakovic

Synopsis All That Jack's (1980) is a Yugoslavian comedy that delves into the vibrant world of a prominent and highly successful school in Belgrade. The narrative revolves around the diverse array of teachers and staff members, offering a glimpse into their...

Direction Branko Baletic

Cast Dragan Nikolic · Bora Todorovic · Tanja Boskovic · Velimir 'Bata' Zivojinovic

Synopsis Balkan Express (1983) follows a motley crew of small-time crooks who devise a plan to earn quick cash by posing as a musical ensemble in the midst of Nazi-occupied Serbia. Their journey is filled with unexpected twists and turns as...

Direction Goran Paskaljevic

Cast Lazar Ristovski · Jasna Zalica · Jovana Mitic · Danica Ristovski

Synopsis Midwinter Night's Dream (2004) unfolds in Serbia during the winter of 2004, as Lazar comes back to his hometown after a decade away. He has transformed into a new person, seeking to shed the weight of his past and embark...

Direction Goran Markovic

Cast Rade Serbedzija · Erland Josephson · Dusica Zegarac · Varja Djukic

Synopsis Variola vera (1982) follows the chilling journey of a traveler who, unknowingly carrying a mysterious illness, crosses into Yugoslavia. As he is moved from one location to another, he succumbs to the disease, and the infection begins to spread. Just...

Direction Goran Markovic

Cast Dimitrije Vojnov · Lazar Ristovski · Miki Manojlovic · Anica Dobra

Synopsis Tito and Me (1992) follows the journey of Zoran, a 10-year-old boy residing in a household shared by his parents, grandmother, aunt, and uncle during the communist era in Serbia, under the leadership of the widely popular dictator Tito. Unlike...

Direction Goran Markovic

Cast Vojislav Brajovic · Danilo 'Bata' Stojkovic · Dragan Nikolic · Gordana Gadzic

Synopsis Urnebesna tragedija (1995) is a darkly humorous film that conceals poignant themes beneath its comedic surface. The story revolves around the enigmatic Director of a Belgrade psychiatric institution, who embarks on a mission to reunite his eccentric patients with their...

Direction Goran Markovic

Cast Tihomir Stanic · Jelena Djokic · Dragan Nikolic · Mira Furlan

Synopsis The Tour (2008) is set in 1993, during the most desolate period of the war in Bosnia and Herzegovina. A troupe of actors from Belgrade, naive to the dangers ahead, set out on a journey for swift financial gain—a "tour"...

Direction Goran Markovic

Cast Rade Markovic · Bogdan Diklic · Dragan Nikolic · Olivera Markovic

Synopsis Sabirni centar (1989) follows the thrilling journey of an elderly archaeology professor who, while excavating ancient Roman ruins, inadvertently unlocks a portal that bridges the gap between the realm of the living and the domain of the deceased.

Direction Goran Markovic

Cast Dragan Nikolic · Bogdan Diklic · Gorica Popovic · Rade Markovic

Synopsis National Class Category Up to 785 ccm (1979) follows the journey of Brana Mitrovic, also known as Floyd, portrayed by Dragan Nikolic. Floyd is a 27-year-old part-time race car driver who relies on his parents for support, giving the impression...