Awakening from the Dead (2005)

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The story takes place at the beginning of the bombing, both in Belgrade and in one small town in Serbia, at the end of March 1999. Forty-year-old Mickey, an unaccomplished writer, a disillusioned assistant professor at the Faculty of Fine Arts, a discouraged democrat and a columnist, dismissed from a famous daily newspaper, emerges from his own grave and enters into his own life. Within 48 hours, he will try to achieve all those things he couldn't while he was alive. At the same time, post-mortem, he will try to save the dignity of his own community and his tribe, not taking too much care of himself.

Director: Miloš 'Miša' Radivojević
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 134 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Kornelije Kovač
Production: Testament Film, A Atalanta
Country: Serbia and Montenegro, Slovenia
Language: Srpski
Budget: $50,000
Original Language: sr

Themes

Suicidal Thoughts and Despair

Keywords

journalist, suicide, parent child relationship, gun, grave, north atlantic treaty organization (nato), friends, black and white, bombing

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Awakening from the Dead about?
The story takes place at the beginning of the bombing, both in Belgrade and in one small town in Serbia, at the end of March 1999. Forty-year-old Mickey, an unaccomplished writer, a disillusioned assistant professor at the Faculty of Fine Arts, a discouraged democrat and a columnist, dismissed from a famous daily newspaper, emerges from his own grave and enters into his own life. Within 48 hours, he will try to achieve all those things he couldn't while he was alive. At the same time, post-mortem, he will try to save the dignity of his own community and his tribe, not taking too much care of himself.
Who directed Awakening from the Dead?
Awakening from the Dead was directed by Miloš 'Miša' Radivojević.
Who stars in Awakening from the Dead?
Awakening from the Dead stars Svetozar Cvetković, Ljuba Tadić, Anita Mančić, Tihomir Stanić, Aleksandra Janković, Ana Franić.
How long is Awakening from the Dead?
Awakening from the Dead has a runtime of 2h 14m (134 minutes).
What genre is Awakening from the Dead?
Awakening from the Dead is a Drama film.
What is the budget of Awakening from the Dead?
Awakening from the Dead had a budget of $50,000.
Where was Awakening from the Dead produced?
Awakening from the Dead was produced in Serbia and Montenegro, Slovenia.
What are the themes of Awakening from the Dead?
The themes of Awakening from the Dead include: Suicidal Thoughts and Despair.