387 Films Exploring Balkan Cinema
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Let's Make Love 3Movie · 1990 · 92mAn Australian businessman journeys to his ancestral homeland in Bosnia with the intention of staging a lavish wedding with Lepa Brena, the country's most famous singer. However, due to a striking resemblance, the story spreads rapidly through the media, forcing Lepa Brena to embark on a nationwide tour to dispel the false rumors and reveal the truth.IMDb 4.4TMDB 4.6 - 2
The OutlawMovie · 1988 · 95mA man who exposed corruption at his factory faces a devastating personal crisis: his marriage ends, his lover departs, and he's committed to a psychiatric hospital. Upon his release, the factory is no longer open to him. Now, he must confront a difficult choice: apologize for his actions, or risk violence?IMDb 5.4 - 3
The Year Long RoadMovie · 1958 · 162mItalian director Giuseppe DeSantis crafted this Yugoslavian drama, a "slice of life" story titled The Year-Long Road. The film follows a community united by a voluntary project to build a highway. This undertaking, however, disrupts the existing romantic relationships throughout the area.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.0 - 4
Days and HoursMovie · 2004 · 93mFuke travels to his uncle Idriz and aunt Sabira's to repair a broken boiler, but discovers deeper issues needing attention. The couple is still grieving the loss of their only son, who died in the Balkan war seven years prior. When Fuke's car breaks down, he's compelled to stay with them, where he encounters many familiar faces among the neighbors and old friends.IMDb 7.8TMDB 7.5 - 5
The ForgottenMovie · 1988 · 105mTwo boys and a girl break away from an orphanage for a free weekend. This story was also adapted into an 11-episode television series with the same title, released in 1988.IMDb 7.5TMDB 5.2 - 6
Three Summer DaysMovie · 1997 · 90mThis Serbian film portrays the experiences of Bosnian refugees within Serbia during the wartime period.IMDb 6.1TMDB 5.0 - 7
Three Palms for Two Punks and a BabeMovie · 1998 · 103mIn 1993 Serbia, ravaged by economic collapse, Milan, a devoted FC Partizan fan and painter, earns a living selling his art to the wealthy. He falls in love with a woman working on a phone sex hotline. Meanwhile, their friend is a treasury guard at a bank controlled by the ruthless "Serbian Mother," who defrauds countless creditors. The couple hatches a plan to rob the bank and escape to a tropical island.IMDb 7.6TMDB 6.7 - 8
Sunday LunchMovie · 1982 · 92mA surgeon struggling with conflicting loyalties between his family and his affair views a promising promotion as a way to escape a midlife crisis.IMDb 6.6TMDB 3.8 - 9
ManhuntMovie · 1977 · 104mThe remaining members of the disbanded partisan battalion become targets for the Chetniks. Consequently, the Chetniks abandon their original plans to attack the partisan headquarters and instead focus their efforts on hunting down the scattered partisans.IMDb 7.0TMDB 6.4 - 10
Tears for SaleMovie · 2008 · 86mIn a small Serbian village at the start of the 1930s, two sisters, Ognjenka and Mala Boginja, navigate a community ravaged by war and a generations-old blood feud, leaving no men behind. Determined to revitalize their home, they journey to the city with a plan: to kidnap men and bring life back to the village. The dazzling lights of the metropolis spark a charming and heartfelt adventure for the sisters.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.0 - 11
The Red Colored Grey TruckMovie · 2004 · 95m · Comedy, Romance, AdventureSummer 1991, Belgrade. Yugoslavia is on the brink of collapse. Gavran, a colorblind Bosnian rural man with a truck obsession, gets out of prison and steals a truck for a carefree drive. Suzana, a city woman facing an abortion, decides to travel to Dubrovnik. She hitchhikes and nearly gets hit by Gavran. Uninjured, she blackmails him into taking her there. Two people from different worlds, both detached from reality. He's drawn to her as the first woman he can connect with; she sees him as just another foolish person. But the escalating danger of war forces them together. In a world spiraling into absurdity, they find each other to be the only grounded people left.IMDb 7.3TMDB 6.6 - 12
EnclaveMovie · 2015 · 92m · War, DramaTen-year-old Nenad, a Christian living in a Serbian community in Kosovo, is determined to arrange a respectful burial for his grandfather. He ventures across lines of conflict and finds friendship with the Muslim community, who make up the majority of the population in the deeply divided, war-torn region.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.2 - 13
The Bitter Part of RiverMovie · 1965 · 102mA quirky mayor tries to deter a persistent young boy from visiting his riverside home and encounters the boy's mother. Both are hesitant to connect, burdened by past difficulties, yet recognize the necessity of working together for a shared future.IMDb 7.1TMDB 5.0 - 14Collision at the ParalelsMovie · 1961 · 80mA husband, harboring doubts, secretly tracks his wife and her boss during a work-related trip.IMDb 5.9TMDB 6.0
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LuciaMovie · 1965 · 81mLucia, a hired worker on a wealthy family's farm, attracts unwanted attention from the master's sons and becomes pregnant by one of them. The family faces a difficult choice about forcing Lucia into marriage and raising her child, a decision with tragic consequences. The film explores whether Lucia can endure the psychological hardship, scorn, and pity she receives from the Podlogar brothers.IMDb 6.8 - 16
Be Damned, AmericaMovie · 1992 · 180mThis three-part anthology film follows three distinct stories. The first tells of a recently released convict who seeks out those he holds responsible for his imprisonment, including his former girlfriend. The second story centers on Pantic, a factory worker in Belgrade. While searching for lodging, he ends up spending the night at a bar and becomes the target of a group of people. A waiter he befriended initially defends him, but then joins in the harassment, leading to Pantic resorting to violence. Finally, the third story features a female reporter returning from a reporting assignment without completing her work. On her journey home, she encounters an abused woman living with her husband in a trailer. The two women decide to escape together, facing numerous dangers and challenges.IMDb 7.2TMDB 6.3 - 17
Cat Under a HelmetMovie · 1962 · 99mThis is a bittersweet story about a lumberjack who becomes a partisan fighter during World War II. As a corporal, he bravely and effectively carries out his duties with his partisan unit. The commander then assigns him a unique mission.IMDb 6.9TMDB 5.2 - 18
Brcko in ZagrebMovie · 1917Brcko, a young man from a small town, travels to Zagreb seeking excitement.IMDb 5.2 - 19
Zduhac Means AdventureMovie · 2011 · 85mA group of high school students have a memorable summer as they prepare for a major rock festival. While filming an extreme sports commercial with Marija and Sindi, producer Sava and director Žarko Babajić encounter strange happenings. Uroš and Nenad are affected by a mysterious local drink called "Zduhach." A case of mistaken identity angers the rising rapper G Spot Tornado, leading to further complications.IMDb 4.5TMDB 4.0 - 20
It Happened on This Very DayMovie · 1987 · 93mBelgrade, 1963. A diverse group of young people, united by their shared ideals about love and independence, find camaraderie in a courtyard nestled among buildings. Their friendship is shaped by the realities of socialist life – from collective work projects to Youth Day celebrations. The courtyard becomes a microcosm of an entire generation's journey.IMDb 7.5TMDB 6.3 - 21
The Time of LoveMovie · 1966 · 67m"The Time of Love" tells the story in two parts. The first part follows a 16-year-old girl as she navigates adolescence with limited parental involvement. The second part sees her brother searching for a husband for his ailing sister, a search that unexpectedly leads her to her true love.IMDb 6.7TMDB 5.7 - 22
Cabaret BalkanMovie · 1998 · 102mOne night in violent mid-1990s Belgrade, the lives of twenty people intersect.IMDb 7.7TMDB 7.5 - 23
Don't Look Back, My SonMovie · 1956 · 101mEngineer Neven Novak, a leftist who has fled the train transporting prisoners to the Jasenovac concentration camp, returns to Zagreb. He desperately tries to rescue his son Zoran from an orphanage where the boy has been indoctrinated with fascist beliefs. Once Zoran discovers his father's opposition to the regime, he refuses to flee with him to join the Partisans. Novak must then contend with his son’s hostility and the police who are pursuing them.IMDb 7.5TMDB 6.8 - 24
The FalconMovie · 1983 · 105mSet in medieval Serbia, *Banović Strahinja* follows Strahinja, a nobleman who is hunting when a Turkish bandit named Alija attacks his castle. The Turks kill Strahinja's servants and kidnap his love, Andja. Upon learning of the attack, Strahinja assembles a band of outlaws and pursues the bandits.IMDb 7.6TMDB 4.6 - 25
ReflectionsMovie · 1987 · 102mMihajlo, a shy piano teacher, begins a romance with a beautiful, ambitious modeling instructor at the Belgrade university where they both work. The relationship reignites long-dormant feelings, but also triggers flashbacks and unfamiliar memories from his difficult childhood, making him feel as if he's reliving them. When their university wins a competition for a public television performance, Mihailo freezes during his crucial piano performance, and she breaks up with him. The situation escalates rapidly.IMDb 7.7TMDB 6.5 - 26
Shots in the SkyMovie · 1958 · 78mAfter the war ends, a young lieutenant returns home to find his family has been killed by Nazis. The killer is a Chetnik, a nationalist who betrayed the partisans and collaborated with the Germans. Driven by revenge, the lieutenant plans to destroy the Chetnik's family. But he hesitates when he sees that the innocent children are not responsible for their father's crimes.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.2 - 27
Maternal Half-BrothersMovie · 1988 · 105mThis film tells the story of two half-brothers, one Croatian and one Serb, who have never met. Despite this, a connection exists between them, forged through shared loss during ethnic conflicts. Originally released in 1988, the film strikingly foreshadows the war that would devastate the former Yugoslavia three years later.IMDb 7.9TMDB 6.5 - 28
Black Cat, White CatMovie · 1998 · 127m · Comedy, Romance, CrimeAlong the Danube River, Matko, a resourceful but down-on-his-luck man, is deeply in debt to the powerful gangster Dadan. To clear his debts, Matko and Dadan make a strange agreement: Matko's 17-year-old son, Zare, will marry Dadan's sister, Afrodita, who longs for a happy marriage. The story explores the complicated relationships and personal feelings that arise from this unusual arrangement, examining themes of duty, love, and giving up something important, all set against the beautiful river landscape.IMDb 8.0TMDB 7.6 - 29
The Sarajevo AssassinationMovie · 1968 · 88mIn wartime Sarajevo, a resistance fighter fleeing the Gestapo seeks refuge with an elderly man. The old man, a former member of the Mlada Bosna organization, recounts his youth and the events surrounding Archduke Franz Ferdinand's assassination in Sarajevo.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.3 - 30
WitheringMovie · 2013 · 109mJanko returns to his mother Milica's village after years in Belgrade. Milica is hopeful he's back to stay, but Janko has different intentions.IMDb 7.2TMDB 2.5 - 31
Two Hours of Quality TV ProgramMovie · 1995 · 67mOriginally intended as a New Year's Eve television program, "Two Hours of Quality Program" proved unexpectedly popular, becoming more than just a TV movie. Employing dark humor, it explores the country's ongoing turmoil and the emergence of new values within city life.IMDb 8.4TMDB 7.0 - 32
NatashaMovie · 2001 · 90mSeventeen-year-old Natasha, whose father was a police inspector murdered in the line of duty, begins investigating his death.IMDb 6.5TMDB 5.3 - 33A Breath of AirMovie · 1983 · 114mA concerning rise in infant deaths occurs at a hospital's maternity ward, attributed to a mysterious lung illness. When Dr. Barbara attempts to make the public aware of the tragedy, several doctors, including hospital administrators, actively try to stop her.IMDb 5.2TMDB 5.0
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RadopoljeMovie · 1963 · 82mFollowing a German retaliation, the village of Radopolje was burned and all the men were killed. When the first survivors return after the war, Kata Plecas hopes they will rebuild their home. But these returning men also die, leaving the question of whether Radopolje will ever be the village known as the "village of black scarves" unanswered.IMDb 7.1TMDB 6.0 - 35
Train without a TimetableMovie · 1959 · 121mFollowing World War II, impoverished farmers from Dalmatia are resettled in the fertile Pannonian Plain. The film explores the challenges of this colonization effort.IMDb 7.2TMDB 6.7 - 36
The LakeMovie · 1950 · 90mConstruction of a hydroelectric plant on the Neretva River faces obstacles: severe weather, resistance from landowners, and sabotage motivated by differing beliefs. Once finished, the electricity it provides demonstrates the value of progress to the community.IMDb 5.7TMDB 6.3 - 37
Montevideo, God Bless You!Movie · 2010 · 140m · Adventure, History, RomanceThis is the story of a team that embarks on a journey to the 1930 World Football Championship in Montevideo, Uruguay, driven by a shared dream. Their pursuit of this dream propels them towards becoming celebrated stars and enduring legends.IMDb 8.1TMDB 6.7 - 38
The TigerMovie · 1978 · 103mRetired boxing champion Šorga, known as "Tiger," is heartbroken when his wife leaves him for a wealthier man. He forms an unexpected bond with Čok, a young thief, and takes him under his wing. As Šorga tries to guide Čok, he unexpectedly finds himself transformed in the process.IMDb 6.9TMDB 6.3 - 39
No ProblemMovie · 1984 · 87mA company manager faces serious problems after failing to pay his employees. Billions were spent on a football stadium that is now empty, and the bank has refused further loans for the company's questionable investments. There's a hope that the stadium might finally attract crowds during a concert by the popular singer Lepa Brena.IMDb 5.9TMDB 5.0 - 40
Jaguar JumpMovie · 1984 · 99mA man from Belgrade's life is shattered when his daughter is taken by his wife, who is struggling with addiction. The daughter is eventually sold to a wealthy American family. Driven by desperation, the father travels to America determined to find his child.IMDb 6.2TMDB 6.6 - 41
The Woman with a Broken NoseMovie · 2010 · 100mThree people are connected by witnessing a woman with a broken nose suddenly jumping from a bridge in Belgrade after leaping from a taxi.IMDb 6.8TMDB 5.2 - 42
Operation TitianMovie · 1963 · 94mDuring the busy tourist season in a small coastal town, the eccentric Ugo Bonacic is murdered. The homicide inspector investigating the case focuses on a mysterious foreigner in white who arrived with an American diving company. His investigation reveals that Ugo possessed a copy of a Titian painting, surrounded by an unusual legend. Ultimately, the truth behind this old Titian painting legend is uncovered.IMDb 5.7TMDB 5.6 - 43Merry People Die TwiceMovie · 1966 · 93mIn 1943, during the Axis offensives in Bosnia, a column of partisans is forced to retreat across a river. While crossing, they are ambushed by Chetniks, resulting in heavy losses. Only a handful survive, including the young partisan Radojica and nurse Milica. Separated from their unit, they embark on a perilous journey through the mountains, hoping to reunite with the brigade. Their arduous trek is marked by both tragic and humorous encounters. Radojica's past imprisonment and subsequent confrontations with the Chetniks fuel his determination to find his comrades and bravely capture Chetnik detachments, including the officer responsible for the river ambush.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.2
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Passing DaysMovie · 1970 · 100mA young man is perpetually caught in a state of waiting, but the moment he anticipates never arrives.IMDb 6.2 - 45
Strawberry in the SupermarketMovie · 2003 · 83m · Adventure, Action, ComedyA former soldier enters a supermarket and takes the cashiers hostage. His motive: one of them made a disrespectful comment about his grandmother.IMDb 6.4TMDB 6.7 - 46
The Beach Guard in WinterMovie · 1976 · 90mHaving grown up with his parents' unhappy marriage, a young man is determined to forge his own path. After graduating from school with limited job prospects, he takes a seasonal job as a lifeguard during the winter months.IMDb 7.3TMDB 5.3 - 47
High VoltageMovie · 1981 · 103mFollowing World War II, many young people move to Zagreb, including Sonja Kacar, a young worker. She's assigned to help build the first generator at the Rade Koncar factory. With limited experts and materials in Yugoslavia, the factory had planned assistance from Czechoslovakia and the Soviet Union, fellow communist nations. However, a resolution by the Inform Bureau cuts off this support. Sonja is deeply hurt when she learns that Stjepan, the man she loves, supports Stalin.IMDb 6.2TMDB 5.7 - 48
Don't Come Back by the Same WayMovie · 1965 · 90mThis film follows a group of inexperienced construction workers from impoverished regions like Bosnia and Herzegovina or Macedonia as they take seasonal jobs in Slovenia. Away from their homes, the men face challenges related to their families, alcohol, prejudice from locals, and competition with Slovenian workers.IMDb 6.7TMDB 7.4 - 49
SolajaMovie · 1955 · 102mThe film chronicles the life of Simo Šolaja (1905-1942), a Yugoslav partisan national hero from Bosnia.IMDb 5.8TMDB 5.7 - 50
Traces of a Black Haired GirlMovie · 1972 · 86mA railway worker relocates to a new city and develops a romantic relationship with a working woman. This connection disrupts his isolated existence, and they decide to build a life together.IMDb 6.8TMDB 5.0 - 51
Playing SoldiersMovie · 1967 · 92mFollowing World War II, a young blond boy arrives at an orphanage housing children of Partisans and war victims. The headmaster is aware the boy's parents were Nazis, but hides this from the other children to avoid retaliation. He fabricates a backstory for the boy, but the other children begin to suspect something is not right.IMDb 7.5TMDB 6.6 - 52
Operation BelgradeMovie · 1968 · 86mIn the fall of 1943, an American plane transporting a Soviet colonel is shot down near Belgrade, which is under Nazi control. The Germans capture the colonel and begin questioning him, as he possesses crucial information about the upcoming Allied summit in Tehran. A team of Yugoslav Partisans is dispatched to Belgrade on a mission to rescue the colonel before he reveals his secrets.IMDb 6.0TMDB 5.0 - 53
Night BoatsMovie · 2012 · 101mTwo teenagers, seemingly seventy years old, flee their lives. This isn't a rebellion against parents; it's an escape from destiny itself.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.3 - 54
Boško BuhaMovie · 1978 · 116mThis film tells the true story of young people, many barely teenagers, who joined the Yugoslav Partisans after their families were lost in World War II. Initially unwanted by the Partisans, they eventually begin fighting alongside the main troops. Among them, Bosko Buha rises to become a legend for his skill in demolishing enemy bunkers.IMDb 7.1TMDB 6.5 - 55
Signal Over the CityMovie · 1960 · 91mSet in 1941 in the Croatian city of Karlovac, the film depicts a daring raid by a group of Partisans. Their mission: to free a high-ranking member of the resistance movement who is being held captive within the heart of the enemy's stronghold.IMDb 7.1TMDB 5.5 - 56
Regular Trains StationMovie · 1990 · 86mIn the 1950s, a young teacher from Belgrade is sent by the Ministry of Education to a remote town to educate its residents. Unprepared for the isolated environment, she struggles to connect with the community, leading to conflict. These external conflicts then trigger internal struggles, ultimately resulting in tragedy.IMDb 7.1TMDB 5.0 - 57
A Serbian FilmMovie · 2010 · 104m · Crime, Horror, ThrillerMilos, a retired adult film actor, lives a quiet life and struggles to support his family. He's offered a chance to secure their financial future with one final film role. This decision plunges Milos into a world of shocking violence and unpredictable danger.IMDb 4.9TMDB 5.4 - 58
FuseMovie · 2003 · 105mTwo years after the Bosnian civil war, a town struggling to rebuild itself must quickly establish a functioning democracy following the announcement that U.S. President Bill Clinton may be visiting.IMDb 7.4TMDB 6.2 - 59
What Is a Man without a Moustache?Movie · 2005 · 109mIn the aftermath of World War II, a young widow, a returning veteran, and a priest facing the collapse of his parish grapple with the challenges of a changing world – its biases, false hopes, and difficult attitudes. This romantic comedy unfolds in a stark setting, centering on a woman who finds herself drawn to a local priest. He reciprocates her feelings but is torn between his devotion to the church and his love for her, ultimately compelled to choose when fate intervenes.IMDb 7.1TMDB 6.1 - 60
Boxers Go to HeavenMovie · 1967 · 88mA tragicomic story about a once-great boxing champion whose career was overshadowed by his struggle with alcohol.IMDb 7.6TMDB 6.6 - 61
No Man's LandMovie · 2001 · 98m · Action, History, WarDuring a war, two soldiers from opposing sides find themselves trapped together in the same trench, caught between the fighting. The United Nations intervenes to rescue them, leading to a ceasefire agreement between the warring factions. The question remains: can both sides truly honor the truce?IMDb 7.9TMDB 7.5 - 62
HitchhikerMovie · 2019 · 10mHitchhiker is a story about two people from very different backgrounds who unexpectedly find themselves relying on each other. A young hitchhiker and an older lumberjack are thrown together by circumstance, and must navigate their shared situation. - 63
Looking Into the NightMovie · 1978 · 88mBoth stories explore themes of love and death. The first is a tragic drama centered on love and infidelity. The second unfolds within a hospital and asylum setting, where the ever-present reality of death causes two diabetics to watch over a man in a coma.IMDb 6.2 - 64
Change MeMovie · 2007 · 90mThis is the story of an ordinary man seeking deeper meaning in his life. A successful Belgrade dentist enjoys a long and happy marriage. He looks down on his friends who are struggling with the desire to feel young. But he's about to experience a mid-life crisis, unexpectedly falling in love – something he believed he was immune to. To navigate this emotional and romantic awakening, he decides to fundamentally change everything about his life.IMDb 4.8TMDB 3.6 - 65
How I Was Systematically Destroyed by IdiotsMovie · 1983 · 98mThis film centers on a homeless man with a deep knowledge of Marxist theory. He’s struggling with grief over Che Guevara's death and yearns for a life of revolutionary change and worker solidarity. A hypochondriac consumed by bitterness, he blames his former capitalist employer for all his hardship.IMDb 7.4TMDB 7.0 - 66
Handymen, HandymenMovie · 1980 · 83m · Comedy, DramaThis heartwarming film centers on a devoted school cleaner who has quietly served an elementary school for years with little acknowledgment. When her colleagues organize a retirement party, it reveals the complex relationships within the school community. Beneath the celebratory atmosphere, past tensions and shared histories among the staff surface as they navigate personal challenges while honoring their cherished coworker's departure. The film explores camaraderie, forgiveness, and personal growth within a close-knit community, blending laughter with heartfelt moments.IMDb 8.1TMDB 7.2 - 67
Well Tempered CorpsesMovie · 2005 · 92mTwo morticians pass the time by wagering on the number of bodies they'll receive in a day. However, one of the deceased has other plans and doesn't play along.IMDb 7.0TMDB 5.6 - 68
SaltMovie · 1973 · 81mIn central Bosnia, partisans fighting both German and Ustasha forces decide to seize the salt pans to provide essential salt for the local population and the army. Following intense fighting and suffering significant casualties, they ultimately succeed in completing their mission.IMDb 6.4TMDB 6.5 - 69
Stories from the Chestnut WoodsMovie · 2019 · 81mIn the mid-20th century, in a wooded valley on the border between Italy and Yugoslavia, a frugal widower forms a friendship with a young woman and assists her in emigrating to a new country in search of opportunity. Their unexpected connection develops into a poignant story exploring themes of loss, isolation, and the strength of the human imagination.IMDb 6.4TMDB 6.2 - 70
And Love Has VanishedMovie · 1961 · 88mA young man unexpectedly falls in love with a woman he meets by chance.IMDb 7.3TMDB 5.4 - 71DiverMovie · 1993 · 90mA travel agent thrilled at the prospect of a break after his wife finds work, suddenly finds himself solely responsible for all the housework.IMDb 4.6TMDB 1.0
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PeasantsMovie · 2001 · 81mThis comedy follows the everyday lives of a contemporary village family and their neighbors, exploring Serbian attitudes as the new millennium begins. Adapted from the popular television series.IMDb 2.7 - 73
WastelandMovie · 1982 · 90mIn 1713, following the Peasants' Uprising in Slovenia's Tolminsko province, the Grogovc family is exiled to a desolate region. There, the colony they join is ravaged by the plague, leading to a slow and devastating loss of life. - 74
Great TransportMovie · 1983 · 134mThis World War II epic, one of the final films of its kind from former Yugoslavia, recounts the true story of a major Partisan transport from Vojvodina to Bosnia in 1943.IMDb 5.8TMDB 7.1 - 75
The Fourth ManMovie · 2007 · 103mAfter a two-month coma caused by a gunshot wound, a man awakens with complete amnesia. He learns his wife and son are dead. A Colonel reveals his past as Major of the Military Security Agency, claiming they were close friends. An inspector from the State Security Agency appears, promising information about those responsible for his family's death. Discharged from the hospital, the Major struggles to rebuild his life, overwhelmed by emptiness. To uncover his identity and his family’s killer, he agrees to a dangerous game orchestrated by the Inspector involving a Businessman, a Mafioso, and a Politician. He uncovers a shocking truth about his past – he was a war criminal – and discovers who tried to kill him and who really murdered his family. He also uncovers the existence of the mysterious Fourth Man.IMDb 7.2TMDB 6.1 - 76
The Secret of Family TreasureMovie · 2000 · 92m · ComedyTihomir Stojkovic believes his neighbors own a hidden treasure. The land belongs to a man with an unmarried daughter, so Tihomir convinces his friend Djosa to marry her. Their plan is to gain access to a jar filled with money. The characters are inspired by the TV series "Family Treasure."IMDb 5.5TMDB 5.0 - 77
Fourteenth DayMovie · 1960 · 95mThis romantic drama explores a unique custom in Yugoslavia: the two weeks of freedom granted to prisoners before the completion of their sentences. Rather than a special privilege, this was simply the tradition. During their brief release, the men typically focus on reconnecting with women, a natural inclination after prolonged isolation. The film offers no profound commentary; it's a straightforward look at a simple tradition.IMDb 7.2TMDB 6.4 - 78
The Demolition SquadMovie · 1967 · 81mGerman forces controlled a key airport, using it to launch air raids against partisan locations. In response, a partisan unit dispatched a small team to sabotage the airfield and destroy the aircraft.IMDb 7.1TMDB 6.7 - 79
Shoes on AsphaltMovie · 1956 · 77mThis collection features three interconnected stories. The first follows Zorica, a young girl searching for her lost dog while her mother believes she is at kindergarten. The second tells of a group of boys who conflict with their building superintendent over their desire to keep a dog in the housing. The third story depicts a group of boys playing with a stolen revolver.IMDb 6.8TMDB 5.0 - 80
A Trip Around the WorldMovie · 1964 · 105mThis is a fictionalized story about Jovanče Micić, a merchant from Jagodina who became the first Serbian to win a major foreign lottery. Following his win, he travels the world with his Hungarian lover and a Montenegrin friend who has a wooden leg.IMDb 7.4TMDB 5.4 - 81
Pretty Women Walking Through the CityMovie · 1986 · 100mIn Belgrade, 2041, the city is a desolate wasteland. A small group of elderly men attempts to raise a cohort of young girls according to the traditional values of their Yugoslav heritage.IMDb 6.7TMDB 4.1 - 82
ZarkiMovie · 1970 · 77mDuring the war in Vojvodina, partisan commander Zarki is captured by the local Germans. They chain him and move him from village to village, publicly torturing him to extract information about his movements. Unable to break his spirit, the Germans escalate their cruelty, aiming to destroy his defiance. In a final act of brutal power, they bury him alive in the sand, hoping to obliterate all trace of him. But Zarki dies having remained true to his cause.IMDb 6.4TMDB 5.0 - 83
The Sea Is KindMovie · 1958 · 94mA humble fisherman attempts to oppose the powerful and unscrupulous owner of a fishing fleet and local bar.IMDb 5.6TMDB 5.0 - 84
Eagles Fly EarlyMovie · 1966 · 91mIn a Bosnian village, a group of students frequently skip class to avoid their teacher, Pepper, nicknamed for his red nose. They eventually form a gang, but are caught. The year is 1941, and their game suddenly becomes very real.IMDb 7.7TMDB 7.3 - 85
Paper PrinceMovie · 2007 · 88mWhen Julia, seven years old, is left home alone by her parents, she opens the door for a strange man. Six months later, the repercussions of that moment send Julia and her friends on a frantic journey to rescue her family. Along the way, she begins to understand how the world operates and her family's role within it.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.3 - 86
Send a Man at Half Past OneMovie · 1967 · 75mA young man drifting through life is drawn into a smuggling operation moving counterfeit British currency along the Trieste-Yugoslavia route. He unexpectedly assists the police in unraveling the scheme.IMDb 6.2TMDB 5.0 - 87Tito Among the Serbs for the Second TimeMovie · 1994 · 50mTito, the former president of Yugoslavia, returns from the afterlife to speak with the Serbian people and assess the changes that have occurred in his absence.IMDb 7.4TMDB 5.5
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See You in ChicagoMovie · 1996 · 79mThis comedic take on gangster stories follows two seasoned detectives who find themselves immersed in the criminal underworld. One detective is tasked by a powerful mob boss to surveil his wife, who is suspected of wrongdoing.IMDb 4.3TMDB 4.3 - 89
Strange ForestMovie · 2014 · 75mFollowing their son's entry into rehab for drug addiction, his parents discover he has escaped and now owes a local drug boss money, possibly explaining his flight. The parents begin to blame each other, leading the father to leave home. Over the next few days, they independently navigate the harsh realities of life in Serbia while desperately searching for their son.IMDb 5.6 - 90
Pretty Village, Pretty FlameMovie · 1996 · 130m · Drama, WarDuring the early Bosnian War, a small group of Serbian soldiers becomes trapped in a complex tunnel system. They are hunted by a growing Muslim force. Confined underground, the soldiers struggle with their situation and the realities of war. Tension grows within the group as they each face fear, doubt, and hidden histories. The tunnels heighten the emotional pressure, forcing them to navigate the dangerous passages and build a fragile bond for survival in the midst of the conflict.IMDb 8.6TMDB 7.9 - 91
Papi's CrewMovie · 2015 · 67mThree well-meaning but clumsy officers – Papi, Marjan, and Luka – make a disastrous attempt at robbing a bank. As punishment, they're sent to a police station headed by Papi’s father-in-law, Mikota. There, they're tasked with enforcing the law, but their efforts are constantly undermined by comical blunders. Despite their repeated mishaps, they manage to solve cases through sheer determination and unusual teamwork, all while navigating their personal lives and family relationships. - 92
1 on 1Movie · 2002 · 90mMačak is the top basketball player in New Belgrade. His friend is being harassed by Koma, a local gangster to whom he owes money. To clear the debt, Mačak agrees to a one-on-one basketball game against Koma's player, and wins. But Koma breaks his promise, so Mačak decides to take matters into his own hands.IMDb 6.7TMDB 4.6 - 93
The TrophyMovie · 1979 · 97mA committee formed to investigate illegal construction in Yugoslavia creates more trouble for both the builders and the government, ultimately proving useless. Mounting pressure from all directions diminishes the committee's diligence.IMDb 6.2TMDB 5.0 - 94
Thundering MountainsMovie · 1963 · 97mMićo Ljubibratić, a Serbian hero from Herzegovina, leads an uprising in eastern Herzegovina against the Ottoman Empire. He makes it clear to Western powers, particularly the Austrians, that Austria cannot annex Herzegovina unless the newly formed Herzegovinian Assembly approves the move itself.IMDb 6.9TMDB 5.0 - 95
SilencesMovie · 1972 · 14mDuring the winter of 1941, Nazi troops move through the village of Dolovi. The film contains no spoken words.IMDb 8.2TMDB 7.0 - 96
March on the River DrinaMovie · 1964 · 107mA Serbian artillery battery from the Combined Division marches to the Cer Mountains in western Serbia to confront invading Austro-Hungarian forces who crossed the Drina River. This film chronicles the Battle of Cer, a pivotal engagement in World War I and the first victory for the Allied powers against the Central Powers.IMDb 8.4TMDB 7.3 - 97
Macedonian Blood WeddingMovie · 1967 · 103mThe film tells the story of Cveta, a girl abducted by an Ottoman bey and taken to his harem. The bey, seeking to convert to Islam, faces resistance from those around him. With the help of Spasa, a local priest, and diplomats from major European powers, they organize a rescue. On the day of Cveta's wedding, the bey returns with his army to reclaim her. Cveta dies, Spasa kills the bey, and then joins the committees.IMDb 7.8TMDB 6.5 - 98
On Foreign SoilMovie · 1957 · 89mThis film explores the lives of Italian soldiers, portraying them as individuals grappling with personal struggles and aspirations, despite being on opposing sides of a conflict. The story is adapted from short stories by Bosnian author Mesa Selimovic.IMDb 6.3 - 99
Our ManMovie · 1985 · 90mMilan, a high-powered executive, is unexpectedly removed from his position. Determined to understand the reason behind this sudden change, he embarks on a quest for answers.IMDb 6.7 - 100
Massacre at NoonMovie · 1975 · 91mIn the autumn of 1941, the German army is brutally suppressing a Communist uprising in Serbia. Their policy: for every German soldier killed, 100 hostages will be executed. The film depicts the massacre that occurred in the city of Kraljevo as a result of this horrific policy.IMDb 5.3TMDB 5.0
