Ordinary People (2009)

Ordinary People (2009) poster

The story of a soldier faced with mission of executing prisoners in an unspecified place and time. The film follows a hot summer day in the life of Džoni, a twenty-year-old recruit, who is sent to an abandoned farm on an unknown mission. The soldiers wait to battle unnamed terrorists, but instead, a bus full of prisoners arrives to the barracks. The commander orders the soldiers to execute the prisoners. At first, Džoni is shocked by the cruel killings, but as more prisoners arrive, he begins to enjoy the executions.

Director: Vladimir Perišić
Genre: War, Drama
Runtime: 80 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Simon Beaufils
Editing: Martial Salomon
Production: Trilema, TS Productions, ARTE France Cinéma
Country: France, Netherlands, Serbia, Switzerland
Language: Srpski
Original Language: sr

Themes

The Horror of War and Humanity, Battlefields and Military Operations

Keywords

army, killing fields, soldier

More Films by Director: Vladimir Perišić
More Films in Genre: War, Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ordinary People about?
The story of a soldier faced with mission of executing prisoners in an unspecified place and time. The film follows a hot summer day in the life of Džoni, a twenty-year-old recruit, who is sent to an abandoned farm on an unknown mission. The soldiers wait to battle unnamed terrorists, but instead, a bus full of prisoners arrives to the barracks. The commander orders the soldiers to execute the prisoners. At first, Džoni is shocked by the cruel killings, but as more prisoners arrive, he begins to enjoy the executions.
Who directed Ordinary People?
Ordinary People was directed by Vladimir Perišić.
Who stars in Ordinary People?
Ordinary People stars Relja Popović, Boris Isaković, Miroslav Stevanović.
How long is Ordinary People?
Ordinary People has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
What genre is Ordinary People?
Ordinary People is a War, Drama film.
Where was Ordinary People produced?
Ordinary People was produced in France, Netherlands, Serbia, Switzerland.
What are the themes of Ordinary People?
The themes of Ordinary People include: The Horror of War and Humanity, Battlefields and Military Operations.