Cycle
From 25.09. To 27.09.2015.
Ekranizacije Mihaila Lalića
Days of Montenegrin films
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Films in cycle
Mount of Lament
(1968.)
Directed by: Zdravko Velimirović
PHOTOGRAPHY: Sergej Lisecki
Synopsis:
Upon a command from the Communist party, young student Lado Tajović arrives to his home in the mountains of Monte Negro. His task is to illegally spread propaganda about the liberation movement under two conditions: he may not kill anybody and may not get revenge onto anybody. Now, he is completely on his own, surrounded by enemies and cowards ready to betray him and has to watch his back all the time. In addition, he is fighting his own temptations and hallucinations that haunt him.
digital, b/w, 96 min
PROJECTION:
Friday 25.09.2015 AT 20:00
The Wedding
(1973.)
Directed by: Radomir Šaranović
PHOTOGRAPHY: Vadim Ilyenko
Synopsis:
This is a Yugoslav-Russian coproduction based on the first novel by Mihailo Lalić. The story takes place during WW II in a prison in Monte Negro. The prison is run by occupators and the prisoners are political activists, communists and partisans. A group of prisoners manages to escape and join the partisans. In 1974, Dragomir Bojanić 'Gidra' won the Golden Arena in Pula as best actor for his role in this film.
digital, color, 91 min
PROJECTION:
Saturday 26.09.2015 AT 20:00
Manhunt
(1977.)
Directed by: Živojin Pavlović
PHOTOGRAPHY: Milorad Jakšić-Fanđo
Synopsis:
The film follows the conflicts between Chetniks and partisans from Monte Negro during WW II. Doctor Zavisić, a former partisan who joined the Chetniks, arrives to a meeting of partisans and proposes for the partisans and Chetniks to unite in their fight against the Italians who have occupied Monte Negro. Partisans accept, but the Chetniks betray them. Soon a hunt begins for the hungry, weak and barely armed partisans.