The Brides Are Coming (1978)
Jelena, a woman of character, rules an inn in an isolated place in the countryside. She lives with her two sons: Martin and Jakov. Martin has been married to Kata for 5 years, but never succeeded in having a child. Jakov sleeps with his mother in postures suggesting incest, but he is in love with Kata. Each night he hears her cries, the sexual acts with her husband inevitably finish with violence. One day, Jakov can't stand anymore, he leaves, and Kata is found dead the next morning. Two characters arrive then : an old man, who turns to be the father of Martin ; he settles and declares being returned to die here. And a girl, that Martin will keep as his new wife.
Director: Emir Kusturica
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Runtime: 70 min
Release Date: January 1, 1978
Cast
- Miodrag 'Miki' Krstović - Martin
- Zaim Muzaferija - Nikola
- Milka Podrug-Kokotović - Jela
- Bogdan Diklić - Jakov
- Tanja Poberžnik - Martinova žena
- Zoran Simonović - Gost I
- Adnan Palangić - Drvoseča
- Slavko Zamola
Screenplay
Production: Televizija Sarajevo
Country: Yugoslavia
Language: Serbo-Croatian
Original Language: sh
Keywords
restaurant, forest, murder, mountain cabin
More Films by Director: Emir Kusturica
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Brides Are Coming about?
- Jelena, a woman of character, rules an inn in an isolated place in the countryside. She lives with her two sons: Martin and Jakov. Martin has been married to Kata for 5 years, but never succeeded in having a child. Jakov sleeps with his mother in postures suggesting incest, but he is in love with Kata. Each night he hears her cries, the sexual acts with her husband inevitably finish with violence. One day, Jakov can't stand anymore, he leaves, and Kata is found dead the next morning. Two characters arrive then : an old man, who turns to be the father of Martin ; he settles and declares being returned to die here. And a girl, that Martin will keep as his new wife.
- Who directed The Brides Are Coming?
- The Brides Are Coming was directed by Emir Kusturica.
- Who stars in The Brides Are Coming?
- The Brides Are Coming stars Miodrag 'Miki' Krstović, Zaim Muzaferija, Milka Podrug-Kokotović, Bogdan Diklić, Tanja Poberžnik, Zoran Simonović.
- How long is The Brides Are Coming?
- The Brides Are Coming has a runtime of 1h 10m (70 minutes).
- What genre is The Brides Are Coming?
- The Brides Are Coming is a Drama, TV Movie film.
- Where was The Brides Are Coming produced?
- The Brides Are Coming was produced in Yugoslavia.