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Balkan Spy

1984Movie1 h 32 min

ComedyDrama
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.7

A tense, bleak drama movie about politics and the mind, with standout performances and characters.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood

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Story

Convinced that his subtenant is a spy and an enemy of the state, Ilija Čvorović falls into deep paranoia which leads to an absurd and destructive chain of events.

Feels like

  • Political Satire
  • Psychological Drama
  • Dark Comedy
  • Paranoia Thriller
  • Yugoslavian Cinema
  • Social Critique
  • Absurdist Humor
  • Character Study
  • Intense

Cast

15 of 15

Crew

Directed by
Božidar 'Bota' Nikolić, Dušan Kovačević
Written by
Dušan Kovačević
Produced by
Jelica Rosandić, Milan Božić, Mihajlo Ćirin
Music by
Vojislav Kostić

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Facts

February 23, 1984 · 1 h 32 min · Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery

Released
February 23, 1984
Runtime
1 h 32 min
Content
Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Comedy
Original language
Serbian (Latin)
Also spoken
Serbian
Made in
Serbia

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Balkan Spy worth watching?"

Questions about Balkan Spy

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Balkan Spy worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 8.7).

Will Balkan Spy make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly satire (9 of 10) and absurd humor (8 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching Balkan Spy?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 6 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

Is Balkan Spy in English?

Serbian (Latin)Serbian

No, it was made in Serbian (Latin), with some Serbian.