The Rebelion of the Dolls (1957)

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A wonderfully playful and symbolic manifestation of the spirit of childhood can be found in Dimitrie Osmanli’s short fiction debut. The film follows a little girl with her doll who meets a neighbourhood boy with his tank; after her doll is damaged we are invited into a surreal dream where dolls rise up against the boy and their face resembles the little girl he hurt. The rebellion of the dolls signifies a rebellion against the boy’s malice and essentially against his refusal to be like a child. The dream yields fruit: on waking up, the boy, grateful to be alive, has joy restored in his heart and runs to makes amends with the little girl. The Rebelion of the Dolls renders the concept of rebellion as an internal event: an uprising of the conscience against the spirit of cruelty and disobedience and as a lesson to the little boy shows true conscience restored in the spirit of gentleness.

Director: Dimitrie Osmanli
Genre: Drama, Family
Runtime: 18 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Ladislav Palfi
Cinematography: Ljube Petkovski
Editing: Dragomir Pankov
Production: Vardar Film
Country: Yugoslavia
Language: Macedonian
Original Language: mk

Keywords

doll

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Rebelion of the Dolls about?
A wonderfully playful and symbolic manifestation of the spirit of childhood can be found in Dimitrie Osmanli’s short fiction debut. The film follows a little girl with her doll who meets a neighbourhood boy with his tank; after her doll is damaged we are invited into a surreal dream where dolls rise up against the boy and their face resembles the little girl he hurt. The rebellion of the dolls signifies a rebellion against the boy’s malice and essentially against his refusal to be like a child. The dream yields fruit: on waking up, the boy, grateful to be alive, has joy restored in his heart and runs to makes amends with the little girl. The Rebelion of the Dolls renders the concept of rebellion as an internal event: an uprising of the conscience against the spirit of cruelty and disobedience and as a lesson to the little boy shows true conscience restored in the spirit of gentleness.
Who directed The Rebelion of the Dolls?
The Rebelion of the Dolls was directed by Dimitrie Osmanli.
Who stars in The Rebelion of the Dolls?
The Rebelion of the Dolls stars Emil Ruben, Snežana Velkova, Cvetanka Šulevska, Miodrag Jovanović, Aleksandar Šukarev.
How long is The Rebelion of the Dolls?
The Rebelion of the Dolls has a runtime of 18m (18 minutes).
What genre is The Rebelion of the Dolls?
The Rebelion of the Dolls is a Drama, Family film.
Where was The Rebelion of the Dolls produced?
The Rebelion of the Dolls was produced in Yugoslavia.