

Your landlord thinks you're a spy. What could go wrong? Everything.
Convinced that his subtenant is a spy and an enemy of the state, Ilija Čvorović falls into deep paranoia which leads to an absurd and destructive chain of events.
Acting
Bata Stojković's eyes—simultaneously tragic and terrifying
Writing
Kovačević's script weaponizes absurdism against totalitarianism
Direction
Tight spaces that feel increasingly claustrophobic

Director
Dušan Kovačević
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Made during Yugoslavia's '80s crackdown, the film smuggles brutal Stalinist critique past censors through comedy. Audiences laughed at what they couldn't say.
Bata Stojković's performance was so physically demanding he collapsed twice during the basement climax shoot.
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