Summer in the Golden Valley (2003)

Summer in the Golden Valley (2003) poster

At the traditional Muslim funeral service for his father Fikret Varupa, sixteen year old boy from Sarajevo, learns that his father owes money to Hamid, a man he does not even know. The debt is considerable and Hamid does not want it to go to the grave with the body, so the debt automatically passes from the father to the son. Since in Bosnia this way of collecting debts, at a funeral, is considered to be utterly humiliating, it is never, ever applied. Fikret and his entire family become subjects of ridicule. Fikret, who is practically still a child, is decisive to "redeem his father's soul". Wishing to repay his father's debt and to secure the forgiveness, Fikret wanders into the real world of Sarajevo, the world that is ruled by post-war chaos, misery and poverty and becomes an ideal target for two corrupted policemen who wish to "help" him: they plant the kidnapped girl on him.

Director: Srđan Vuletić
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 105 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Simon Boswell, Simon Boswell
Cinematography: Slobodan Trninić
Editing: Catherine Kelber
Production: Refresh Production, Clubdeal, Fildebroc SA, Novotny & Novotny Filmproduktion
Country: Bosnia and Herzegovina, France, United Kingdom
Language: Bosanski
Original Language: bs

Themes

Addiction and Recovery

Keywords

mafia boss, revenge, murder, drugs

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Summer in the Golden Valley about?
At the traditional Muslim funeral service for his father Fikret Varupa, sixteen year old boy from Sarajevo, learns that his father owes money to Hamid, a man he does not even know. The debt is considerable and Hamid does not want it to go to the grave with the body, so the debt automatically passes from the father to the son. Since in Bosnia this way of collecting debts, at a funeral, is considered to be utterly humiliating, it is never, ever applied. Fikret and his entire family become subjects of ridicule. Fikret, who is practically still a child, is decisive to "redeem his father's soul". Wishing to repay his father's debt and to secure the forgiveness, Fikret wanders into the real world of Sarajevo, the world that is ruled by post-war chaos, misery and poverty and becomes an ideal target for two corrupted policemen who wish to "help" him: they plant the kidnapped girl on him.
Who directed Summer in the Golden Valley?
Summer in the Golden Valley was directed by Srđan Vuletić.
Who stars in Summer in the Golden Valley?
Summer in the Golden Valley stars Zana Marjanović, Emir Hadžihafizbegović, Haris Sijarić, Kemal Čebo, Aleksandar Seksan, Svetozar Cvetković.
How long is Summer in the Golden Valley?
Summer in the Golden Valley has a runtime of 1h 45m (105 minutes).
What genre is Summer in the Golden Valley?
Summer in the Golden Valley is a Drama film.
Where was Summer in the Golden Valley produced?
Summer in the Golden Valley was produced in Bosnia and Herzegovina, France, United Kingdom.
What are the themes of Summer in the Golden Valley?
The themes of Summer in the Golden Valley include: Addiction and Recovery.