A film crew wants to make a serious drama, but the investors agree to fund the movie only if they make something funny. Hence the drama becomes a comedy with famous singer Đorđe Marjanović in star role.
Acting
Đorđe Marjanović playing himself: gloriously stiff, completely sincere.
Direction
Mrmak mocking his own compromises—layers of delicious irony.
Production
1960s Yugoslav studio system on full chaotic display.
Director
Sava Mrmak
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Đorđe Marjanović was Yugoslavia's first rock star; this was his only film role, likely because he was terrible at it.
Made during the 'Yugoslav Black Wave,' when filmmakers used state funding to bite the hand feeding them. Mrmak basically made a movie about making that exact movie.
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