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The film is made according to a real event. At the end of 1942 and the beginning of 1943, the Bulgarian occupiers intensify the oppression and torture of the civilians in order to prevent the spreading of the Revolution for the liberation of Bitola’s environs. After the treachery of the peasant Dime Paftar, who informed the occupiers of the presence of partisans in the village of Lavci, among whom is the legendary partisan Todor Angelov – the Teacher, for whom a warrant has been issued, the Bulgarian chief of the police staff and the major of the Bulgarian soldiers in Bitola organize a joint action to attack the village. Read More »
Yugoslavian Cinema under Tito
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Vatroslav Mimica – Makedonskiot del od pekolot AKA Macedonian Part of Hell (1971)
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Vlatko Gilic – Dani od snova aka Days of Dreams (1980)
1971-1980EroticaRomanceVlatko GilicYugoslaviaYugoslavian Cinema under TitoJelena spends her summer holiday tending a flock of sheep. A plane from a nearby aerodrome attracts her attention and she and the pilot engage in spontaneous games.Read More »
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Aco Petrovski – Tenda AKA Shelter (1955)
1951-1960Aco PetrovskiDocumentaryMacedoniaYugoslavian Cinema under TitoQuote:
The film describes the life of the last Macedonian nomadic ethnic group, so called Karakachani. In 18th century, their ancestors, ants of the Traco-Illyrian, leaded by Papucoroshi, as a result of the Turkish oppression withdrew from Gramos, passing through the Macedonian mountains. They settled the surroundings of the mountain Osogovo, particularly the village Vrbica, in Kochani’s district. Nowadays, they can be seen dressed in black, on market days through the towns of Eastern Macedonia. They are also known as Armany, Karavlachs, Cyncary, Crnoguncy and Vlachs, as they call themselves. In spring, before they leave on their nomadic trip with the flocks of sheep, at first they fleece the sheep and make various handmade products for domestic use.Read More » -
Frantisek Cáp – Nas avto (1962)
1961-1970ComedyFrantisek CápYugoslaviaYugoslavian Cinema under TitoSummary:
A photographer decides to buy a car with the money he’ll get for his prizewinning photo, but the postman brings only a diploma instead of money. Being subjected to the ridicule of their neighbors, his family decides to buy an used Buick, in spite of being against it at first. That would turn out to be a huge mistake, since the breakdowns are more often that they can afford.Read More » -
Eduard Galic – Nikola Tesla (1977)
1971-1980Eduard GalicYugoslaviaYugoslavian Cinema under TitoTV series produced by RTV Zagreb (Croatian TV) with participation of Jadran Film Zagreb, a comprehensive biography of Tesla, shot in numerous international locations, in his native ex-Austro-Hungarian Empire (Budapest, Graz, Wienna), France (Paris), USA… with some archival footage and patent papers.
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Branko Bauer – Tri Ane AKA Three Girls Named Anna (1959)
Branko Bauer1951-1960DramaYugoslaviaYugoslavian Cinema under TitoA retired tram driver tries to find his daughter named Ana whom he lost in WWII.Read More »
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Zivorad ‘Zika’ Mitrovic – Nevesinjska puska AKA Thundering Mountains (1963)
Zivorad 'Zika' Mitrovic1961-1970DramaWarYugoslaviaYugoslavian Cinema under TitoBased on real events – Herzegovina Uprising of 1875–77 against the Ottoman Empire.
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Branko Bauer – Prekobrojna (1962)
Branko Bauer1961-1970DramaRomanceYugoslaviaYugoslavian Cinema under TitoA charming romantic comedy/drama from early 1960s Yugoslavia. Ranka (Milena Dravić) secretly follows her boyfriend Mikajlo (Ljubiša Samardžić) from the village to a work action. She is accepted despite not being signed up, but Mikajlo soon leaves his peasant brigade to follow the pretty student Nada in her student brigade. Mikajlo’s attempts to seduce Nada are met with laughter, and in the meantime Ranka becomes more independent. For her role, Milena Dravić won the “Golden Arena” for best female performance at the Pula Film Festival.Read More »
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Veljko Bulajic – Kozara (1962)
Veljko Bulajic1961-1970EpicWarYugoslaviaYugoslavian Cinema under TitoIn June of 1942 Germans and their collaborators decide to get rid of partisans and their stronghold in the woods of Mount Kozara in Northern Bosnia. They encircle the mountain and begin the mop up operation. Out gunned and outnumbered the partisans must not only take care of themselves but try to protect thousands of refugees too.Read More »