Synopsis:

Mate is a worker in a shipyard in Split, having come from the Dalmatian inlands where he still has family. In the big city, he tries to achieve success as a professional boxer. Mate’s younger brother Luka, whose main preoccupation in life is sex, dreams about moving to Germany. He soon starts a relationship with a young girl, Ora, whose only other sexual experience was with her stepfather, whom she believed to be her real father…

color, 35 mm, 104 min

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Tuesday 28.09.2004 AT 19:00

Synopsis:

A young man who grew up with parents whose marriage was a mistake from the start, wants to choose his own path in life. His education does not offer him a chance to find a good job, and he accepts the job of a beach guard in winter. He soon marries a girl that he loves, believing that love can conquer all difficulties. Eventually, he realizes that his parents began their romance enthusiastically, but life’s problems crushed their love. Ultimately, his wife leaves him, his father dies and the you...

color, 35 mm, 90 min

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Tuesday 28.09.2004 AT 21:00

Synopsis:

Pera Trta goes to a Belgrade home for underage delinquents from the provinces. At the same time, a new teacher, Žarko, arrives and begins utilizing peculiar methods in his work with the young offenders. Pera and Žarko’s destinies converge around the youngest offender, Ljupče, who refuses to speak and interact with anyone. This film questions the relationships between its plastic characters, and offers a social and psychological portrayal of urban delinquency. In 1977, this film won an award at...

color, 110 min

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Thursday 30.09.2004 AT 19:00

Synopsis:

A famous actor leaves the theatre for no apparent reason, joining his friend who lives on a river barge. His story spreads, and his friends try to persuade him to return to his family and job. Gradually, they themselves are drawn into his “rebellious” way of life and join him on the river in search of the “new life”.

color, 106 min

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Thursday 30.09.2004 AT 21:00

Synopsis:

In the 1960, Vitomir Bezjak graduated from the Music Academy in Zagreb as an honor student. Now, he is looking for a job, living like a bohemian and working on his musical pieces. While his work receives a great deal of praise, no one wants to hire him. Moreover, his girlfriend leaves him and, disappointed, he accepts the job of a piano teacher. He soon falls in love with a rich widow whose son he teaches. The boy’s grandfather throws a big wedding party for the new couple and introduces Vitomir...

color, 35 mm, 99'

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Saturday 02.10.2004 AT 19:00

Synopsis:

The story takes place in 1948, in the year when Tito broke free from Stalin’s politics, which resulted in a confusing and dangerous situation for many hardcore Yugoslav Communists. A reckless remark to a newspaper drawing is sufficient to put Meąa in prison. His son, Malik, tells the whole story and explains how his mother persuaded him that Meąa went away on a business trip instead of prison. In 1985, this film won the Golden Palm and the FIPRESCI award in Cannes. In 1986, it was nominated fo...

color, 136'

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Saturday 02.10.2004 AT 21:00