Story follows young man Strahinja who is in love with a local beauty Radojka, but their relationship has an obstacle – her father Zivan, who considers Strahinja as nothing but a loser. To prove that he’s able to take care of himself and his future bride, Strahinja agrees to take vacancy in village mill… But, mill is known as a place where no one meets the dawn alive…
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Družba Pere Kvržice
Pero the Lump’s Gang
Biće skoro propast sveta, nek propadne nije šteta
It Rains in My Village
Тіні забутих предків
Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors
Kad budem mrtav i beo
When I Am Dead and Gone
Yugoslavia. Alternative Cinema 1950-60
Yugoslavia. Alternative Cinema 1950-60
Zlaté kapradí
The Golden Fern
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Sokoliar Tomáš
Thomas and the Falcon King
Ko to tamo peva
Who’s Singin’ Over There?
Sveto mesto
A Holy Place
Panna a netvor
Beauty and the Beast
Grešnica bez greha
Kosta Novakovic’s films
Údolí včel
The Valley of the Bees
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Dekalog: Cztery
Dekalog: Four
Devičanska svirka
Song of Virgins
Otac na službenom putu
When Father Was Away on Business
Skupljači perja
I Even Met Happy Gypsies
Případ pro začínajícího kata
Case for a Rookie Hangman
Valter brani Sarajevo
Walter Defends Sarajevo
At Eastern European Movies, you're invited to immerse yourself in the captivating world of The She-Butterfly (Leptirica), a cinematic journey hailing from Yugoslavia. Released in 1973, this film is a quintessential piece of Drama and Horror Movies, deftly crafted by the renowned director Djordje Kadijevic, and brought to life through the compelling performances of a skilled cast, including Mirjana Nikolic, Petar Bozovic and Slobodan Cica Perovic.
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Exploring the nuances of Yugoslavia's society and culture, The She-Butterfly offers a narrative that is both engaging and thought-provoking. Whether you're a native speaker looking to revisit the classics of your homeland or a student of the language and culture seeking a deeper understanding, this film presents an opportunity to do so through the compelling medium of cinema.
The legacy of Eastern European cinema is vividly brought to life here, with films that resonate with universal themes and emotions, transcending geographical and linguistic boundaries. We are committed to presenting films that not only entertain but also educate and inspire our audience.
