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Underground (Motion Picture Soundtrack)
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- 1 Slobodan Salijevic & Goran BregovićKalasnjikov 3:22
- 2 Cesária EvoraAusencia 3:48
- 3 Slobodan SalijevicMesecina / Moonlight 3:59
- 4 Goran Bregović & Kolic ZlatkoYa Ya Ringe Ringe Raja 2:29
- 5 Danjela Ratkova, Ljudmila Ratkova, Snezana Borisova & Lidija LjubenovaCajesukarije Cocec 3:57
- 6 Slobodan Salijevic & Boban MarkovicWedding Cocec 3:32
- 7 Vesna JovanovicWar 6:37
- 8 Boban Markovic & Slobodan SalijevicUnderground Cocec 4:25
- 9 Vesna JovanovicUnderground Tango 5:11
- 10 Danjela Ratkova & Ljudmila RatkovaThe Belly Button of the World 5:40
- 11 Boban MarkovicSheva 1:23
Once Upon a Time There Was a Country
(1995)Underground 4
| Country | |
| Spoken Language | french, deutsch, serbian, english, russian |
| Runtime | 2 hr 50 min |
| Budget | $14 000 000 |
| Premiere: World | $182 134 April 1, 1995 |
| USA | $171 082 |
| Other countries | $11 052 |
| Box Office – Budget | – $13 817 866 |
| Premiere: USA | $171 082 June 20, 1997 |
| rollout | 925 days |
| Digital: World | September 10, 2024 |
| Parental Advisory | Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking, Violence & Gore, Sex & Nudity |
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| Production Companies | |
| Also Known As | Ъндърграунд Bulgaria |
Description
Two underground black marketeers, Marko and Blacky, sell weapons to the Communist resistance in wartime Belgrade, living the good life along the way.
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About the Book
The film "Underground" is based on the work of Dusan Kovacevic, a renowned Serbian playwright and author. The screenplay for the film was adapted from his play titled "The Spring in January" (original title: "Proleće u januaru").About the Author
Dusan Kovacevic is a celebrated figure in Serbian literature and theater. He is known for his sharp wit and ability to capture the complexities of Yugoslav society through his works. His plays often explore themes of political satire, social commentary, and the human condition.Film Adaptation
The film "Underground," directed by Emir Kusturica, takes significant creative liberties with the original play. While the core themes and characters are retained, the film expands on the narrative, adding layers of historical context and surreal elements that are characteristic of Kusturica's style. The adaptation is known for its epic scope and allegorical depth, which diverges from the more focused and intimate setting of the play.Key Differences
- The film incorporates a broader historical perspective, covering several decades of Yugoslav history, which is not as prominent in the play.
- There is a significant addition of surreal and fantastical elements in the film, enhancing its allegorical nature.
- The characters in the film are more developed, with added backstories and complexities that are not present in the original play.
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A cheerful, absurdist, full of life force and farce, whistle-blowing, but not justifying its duration. Sometimes you just want to watch and not delve into the content. And here, it seems that everything is overflowing with some symbols and metaphorical images. Glukhovsky his Metro here?
A large canvas in which director Kusturica managed to foresee the collapse of an entire country, a heavy film, imbued with a love of life in the most difficult period of world history. I recommend you check out what is probably the best film by Emir Kusturica.
A very Balkan film, covering fifty years of history of the peninsula of the same name. To be honest, I didn’t understand a lot from here, since I’m not very familiar with the history of Yugoslavia. The film didn’t really appeal to me, and there is practically no plot here – only allusions to historical events.
One of the craziest and most absurdly brilliant films I’ve ever seen. That’s what makes the film so captivating. It’s addictive with its recklessness and dramatic phantasmagoria. Not everything is clear, but it’s incredibly exciting. The soundtrack is also very memorable and sticks in your head.
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