When Father Was Away on Business (1985)
In a post-WWII Yugoslavia still under Stalinist rule in the 1950s, six-year-old Malik is oblivious as to why his father, Mehmed, has suddenly disappeared. In truth, Mehmed has been sent to a labor camp as punishment for acts of sexual indiscretion involving young girls. Malik's mother, Senija, however, has no answers, and the family must cope in the father's absence.
Director: Emir Kusturica
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 136 min
Release Date: January 15, 1985
Cast
- Moreno de Bartoli - Malik
- Predrag 'Miki' Manojlović - Mehmed 'Meša' Zolj, otac
- Mirjana Karanović - Senija 'Sena' Zolj, majka
- Mustafa Nadarević - Zijah 'Zijo' Zulfikarpašić
- Mira Furlan - Ankica Vidmar
- Predrag Laković - Kućepazitelj Franjo
- Pavle Vuisić - Muzafer Zulfikarpašić, dedo
- Slobodan Aligrudić - Ostoja Cekić
- Eva Ras - Ilonka Petrović
- Aco Gjorčev - Dr. Jevgeni Ljahov
Screenplay
Music: Zoran Simjanović
Cinematography: Vilko Filač
Editing: Andrija Zafranović
Production: Forum Sarajevo, Centar film, Sutjeska Film
Country: Yugoslavia
Language: Serbo-Croatian
Original Language: sh
Themes
Widowhood and Coping with Loss, Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering
Keywords
muslim, yugoslavia, loss of loved one, difficult childhood, circumcision, anti-communism, communism, 1950s
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is When Father Was Away on Business about?
- In a post-WWII Yugoslavia still under Stalinist rule in the 1950s, six-year-old Malik is oblivious as to why his father, Mehmed, has suddenly disappeared. In truth, Mehmed has been sent to a labor camp as punishment for acts of sexual indiscretion involving young girls. Malik's mother, Senija, however, has no answers, and the family must cope in the father's absence.
- Who directed When Father Was Away on Business?
- When Father Was Away on Business was directed by Emir Kusturica.
- Who stars in When Father Was Away on Business?
- When Father Was Away on Business stars Moreno de Bartoli, Predrag 'Miki' Manojlović, Mirjana Karanović, Mustafa Nadarević, Mira Furlan, Predrag Laković.
- How long is When Father Was Away on Business?
- When Father Was Away on Business has a runtime of 2h 16m (136 minutes).
- What genre is When Father Was Away on Business?
- When Father Was Away on Business is a Drama film.
- Where was When Father Was Away on Business produced?
- When Father Was Away on Business was produced in Yugoslavia.
- What are the themes of When Father Was Away on Business?
- The themes of When Father Was Away on Business include: Widowhood and Coping with Loss, Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering.