The Red and the Black (1985)
This film is the true story of the creation of Labin Republic in 1921. When Italy annexed Istria, Labin area that is very rich in coal became strategically important for the new government. Domestic Croatian and Slovene population were disappointed by the method of the Kingdom of Yugoslavia of selling foreigners. Accumulated social problems and the growing terror of Italians lead to great miners' strike, led by favorite union leader Ivan Pipan. The strikers will be join young miner Ive Blazina, who as commander of the Red Guard workers struggles for the mining republic and the love of beautiful Mary Brezac. The sudden intervention of the Italian army destroys their dreams, and resigned Pipan surrenders. But not everyone agrees with his behavior.
Cast
- Bekim Fehmiu - Ivan Pipan
- Milan Štrljić - Ive Blažina
- Olivera Ježina - Marija Perbako
- Miodrag 'Miki' Krstović - Frančesko Da Giozo
- Radko Polič - Toneti
- Fabijan Šovagović - Petar Perbako
- Boris Kralj - Tone Blažina
- Bogoljub Petrović - Pjetro
- Igor Galo - Đakomo
- Ivan Bekjarev - Direktor Zanini
Screenplay
Keywords
istria, miners strike
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Red and the Black about?
- This film is the true story of the creation of Labin Republic in 1921. When Italy annexed Istria, Labin area that is very rich in coal became strategically important for the new government. Domestic Croatian and Slovene population were disappointed by the method of the Kingdom of Yugoslavia of selling foreigners. Accumulated social problems and the growing terror of Italians lead to great miners' strike, led by favorite union leader Ivan Pipan. The strikers will be join young miner Ive Blazina, who as commander of the Red Guard workers struggles for the mining republic and the love of beautiful Mary Brezac. The sudden intervention of the Italian army destroys their dreams, and resigned Pipan surrenders. But not everyone agrees with his behavior.
- Who directed The Red and the Black?
- The Red and the Black was directed by Miroslav Mikuljan.
- Who stars in The Red and the Black?
- The Red and the Black stars Bekim Fehmiu, Milan Štrljić, Olivera Ježina, Miodrag 'Miki' Krstović, Radko Polič, Fabijan Šovagović.
- How long is The Red and the Black?
- The Red and the Black has a runtime of 2h 9m (129 minutes).
- What genre is The Red and the Black?
- The Red and the Black is a History, Drama, Romance film.
- Where was The Red and the Black produced?
- The Red and the Black was produced in Yugoslavia.