A Performance of Hamlet in the Village of Mrdusa Donja (1974)

A Performance of Hamlet in the Village of Mrdusa Donja (1974) poster

A corrupt village commissar insists on mounting a production of Hamlet. The clever local teacher, however, casts the son of a man framed for theft as Hamlet, and the commissar as the usurping king, leading to a climax of truly Shakespearean proportions.

Director: Krsto Papić
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 96 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Đelo Jusić
Cinematography: Vjenceslav Orešković
Production: Jadran Film
Country: Yugoslavia
Language: Serbo-Croatian
Original Language: sh

Keywords

yugoslavia, shakespeare in modern dress, hamlet, small village, dalmatia

More Films by Director: Krsto Papić
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is A Performance of Hamlet in the Village of Mrdusa Donja about?
A corrupt village commissar insists on mounting a production of Hamlet. The clever local teacher, however, casts the son of a man framed for theft as Hamlet, and the commissar as the usurping king, leading to a climax of truly Shakespearean proportions.
Who directed A Performance of Hamlet in the Village of Mrdusa Donja?
A Performance of Hamlet in the Village of Mrdusa Donja was directed by Krsto Papić.
Who stars in A Performance of Hamlet in the Village of Mrdusa Donja?
A Performance of Hamlet in the Village of Mrdusa Donja stars Rade Šerbedžija, Milena Dravić, Krešimir Zidarić, Fabijan Šovagović, Izet Hajdarhodžić, Ljubiša Samardžić.
How long is A Performance of Hamlet in the Village of Mrdusa Donja?
A Performance of Hamlet in the Village of Mrdusa Donja has a runtime of 1h 36m (96 minutes).
What genre is A Performance of Hamlet in the Village of Mrdusa Donja?
A Performance of Hamlet in the Village of Mrdusa Donja is a Drama film.
Where was A Performance of Hamlet in the Village of Mrdusa Donja produced?
A Performance of Hamlet in the Village of Mrdusa Donja was produced in Yugoslavia.