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Serbia10 Essential Serbian FilmsStop 8 of 10
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Two con men manufacture weapons for the resistance in WWII Belgrade while living it up, and one keeps the other — and a whole hidden community — locked in a cellar for decades, convinced the war never ended, in a wild allegory of Yugoslavia's tragic history. Kusturica's Palme d'Or winner.
Why it’s here
Emir Kusturica's Serbian/Yugoslav historical allegory and Palme d'Or winner.
- Runtime
- 170 min
- Genre
- Comedy · Drama · War
- Mood
- tense · funny · thoughtful
- Entry
- challenging
- Best for
- a lighter route
Content notes: war or political violence Non-exhaustive