My Uncle's Legacy (1988)
In this politically charged drama, the turbulent times just following Marshal Tito's rejection of ties to Moscow comes to life. Interestingly, even in the first few years after the Yugoslavian leader's death, the subject matter of this film was considered too hot to handle, and the director had to appeal to the courts for permission to shoot it. In the story, Martin is a schoolboy with a sense of the absurd and a willingness to use ridicule to amuse himself and his classmates. He has an uncle who is high up in the nation's bureaucracy who protects him and his grandfather now that his father has died. His grandfather is too stubborn to give his farm to the local farming collective, and Martin himself is in hot water with the principal for making fun of his girlfriend, one of the students at the high school. However, as long as the uncle is able to protect them, they remain out of hot water.
Cast
- Davor Janjić - Martin Kujundžić
- Alma Prica - Marta
- Miodrag Krivokapić - Stjepan Kujundžić, stric
- Branislav Lečić - Vinko Maglica
- Anica Dobra - Korina
- Ivo Gregurević - Drug Radojica
- Filip Šovagović - Ivan Babarović 'Baba'
- Nenad Srdelić - Klepo
- Ilija Zovko - Direktor škole
- Ivan Bibalo - Barba Bepo
Screenplay
- Ivan Aralica (Novel)
- Ivan Aralica (Screenplay)
- Mate Matišić
- Krsto Papić
Keywords
period drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is My Uncle's Legacy about?
- In this politically charged drama, the turbulent times just following Marshal Tito's rejection of ties to Moscow comes to life. Interestingly, even in the first few years after the Yugoslavian leader's death, the subject matter of this film was considered too hot to handle, and the director had to appeal to the courts for permission to shoot it. In the story, Martin is a schoolboy with a sense of the absurd and a willingness to use ridicule to amuse himself and his classmates. He has an uncle who is high up in the nation's bureaucracy who protects him and his grandfather now that his father has died. His grandfather is too stubborn to give his farm to the local farming collective, and Martin himself is in hot water with the principal for making fun of his girlfriend, one of the students at the high school. However, as long as the uncle is able to protect them, they remain out of hot water.
- Who directed My Uncle's Legacy?
- My Uncle's Legacy was directed by Krsto Papić.
- Who stars in My Uncle's Legacy?
- My Uncle's Legacy stars Davor Janjić, Alma Prica, Miodrag Krivokapić, Branislav Lečić, Anica Dobra, Ivo Gregurević.
- How long is My Uncle's Legacy?
- My Uncle's Legacy has a runtime of 1h 55m (115 minutes).
- What genre is My Uncle's Legacy?
- My Uncle's Legacy is a Drama film.
- Where was My Uncle's Legacy produced?
- My Uncle's Legacy was produced in United States of America, Yugoslavia.