My Brother Aleksa (1991)
The story of poet Aleksa Santic, visionary and romanticist, great loser in private life. The poet was born in strict patriarchal, rich trading family from Mostar, in conservative social environment, in controversial times in the end of XIX and beginning of XX century. As a young man, he falls in love with the Slavonian girl, Anka Tomlinovic, daughter of poor photographer, leaving her under pressure of his family. Later, he meets Zorka Solina, young and rich girl from Mostar who, again because of the interests of her family, leaves the poet. In his mature years, Aleksa Santic engages himself passionately in social and political life of his age. Disappointments, poverty, sickness and loneliness follow. And the certainty of early death. His older brother tells the story of poet's life, while he is dying.
Cast
- Branislav Lečić - Aleksa Šantić
- Snežana Bogdanović - Anka Tomlinović
- Alma Prica - Zorka Solina
- Uroš Kravljača - Adžo
- Aleksandar Berček - Brat Pero
- Nada Đurevska - Majka Mara
- Miodrag Krivokapić - Otac Risto
- Gojko Šantić - Ata Sola
- Tanja Feher - Tašta Pere Šantića
- Mustafa Nadarević
Screenplay
Keywords
poet, biography
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is My Brother Aleksa about?
- The story of poet Aleksa Santic, visionary and romanticist, great loser in private life. The poet was born in strict patriarchal, rich trading family from Mostar, in conservative social environment, in controversial times in the end of XIX and beginning of XX century. As a young man, he falls in love with the Slavonian girl, Anka Tomlinovic, daughter of poor photographer, leaving her under pressure of his family. Later, he meets Zorka Solina, young and rich girl from Mostar who, again because of the interests of her family, leaves the poet. In his mature years, Aleksa Santic engages himself passionately in social and political life of his age. Disappointments, poverty, sickness and loneliness follow. And the certainty of early death. His older brother tells the story of poet's life, while he is dying.
- Who directed My Brother Aleksa?
- My Brother Aleksa was directed by Aleksandar Jevđević.
- Who stars in My Brother Aleksa?
- My Brother Aleksa stars Branislav Lečić, Snežana Bogdanović, Alma Prica, Uroš Kravljača, Aleksandar Berček, Nada Đurevska.
- How long is My Brother Aleksa?
- My Brother Aleksa has a runtime of 2h 5m (125 minutes).
- What genre is My Brother Aleksa?
- My Brother Aleksa is a Drama film.
- Where was My Brother Aleksa produced?
- My Brother Aleksa was produced in Yugoslavia.