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(1995)
Bila jednom jedna zemlja
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This extraordinarily dramatic black tragicomedy is an epic tale of love, friendship and betrayal set against the complex historical backdrop of the former Yugoslavia. The story follows two likeable crooks - Marko, a charmer who manipulates everyone within his reach, and the foolish but loveable Blacky - and Natalija, an actress of easy virtue with whom they are both in love. The three become embroiled in a world of conflict, self-delusion and deceit - but where there are also moments of tenderness and love - in this visionary allegory of Balkan vitality, energy, humour and the will to survive. Regarded by many as the finest achievement of Emir Kusturica's remarkable career. 'Underground' was awarded the 1995 Palme d'Or, the Cannes Film Festival's highest honour.
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Underground review by JD
Chaotic greatness.
(1) of (2) members found this review helpful.
This is a frantic and chaotic portrayal of Yugoslavia over the latter half of the 20th century. The pace is exhausting and exhilarating, but makes the plot difficult to follow. A comic tragedy of great worth. (Beware, also an epic.) I thought it was what world cinema was all about; the antithesis of Hollywood. Highly recommended.
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Underground review by si
stunningly surreal gypsy flick
(1) of (1) members found this review helpful.
This film starts with one of the most powerful sequences in European cinema, and sets the scene for a romp through a bizarre take on Balkan history through the last sixty years. Using powerful actors and even more powerful gypsy musicians Emir Kusturica explores the relationship between a pair of rogues and a classical femme fatale. If you liked Delicatessen, enjoy Gogol Bordello and want to travel somewhere exotic but are prevented by the credit crunch, then this is for you (but set a full night aside - it's nearly 3 hrs long!)
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Rated: 3.4 stars out of 5 from 124 ratings
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Suitable only for persons of 15 years and over
| Release Date: | 23/10/2006 |
| Production Year: | 1995 |
| Run Time: | 160 minutes |
| Aspect Ratio: | Widescreen 1.78:1 / 16:9 |
| Format: | Pal |
| Colour: | Colour |
Special Features:
- Behind the scenes featurette
- Cannes featurette
- Theatrical trailers
