Before he was Tito: the 1928 trial that forged a revolutionary.
In 1928 young Communist activist was arrested and put on trial for anti-state activity. Years later he became known as Tito, Communist president of Yugoslavia, and this TV-movie was made for the 50th anniversary of those events.
Acting
Rade Šerbedžija's commanding presence as young Broz.
Production
Authentic 1920s courtroom reconstruction on state budget.
Director
Branko Ivanda
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Made during Yugoslavia's 'Tito cult' peak, this was required viewing in schools—part biopic, part national mythology maintenance.
The real 1928 trial transcripts were heavily edited for the film; Broz's actual defense was more legally technical, less rousing speechifying.
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