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Emir Kusturica
Underground
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63 editions published between 1995 and 2009 in 10 languages and held by 594 libraries worldwide A tragicomedy about love, friendship, betrayal, manipulation and lies. Deals with the conflicts of Yugoslav history of the past fifty years. The story starts from an underground manufacture of weapons of Belgrade, during WWII. The black marketeer who smuggles the weapons to partisans forgets to mention to the workers that the war is over, and they keep producing. 50 years later, they become suspicious, and break out of their underground "shelter"--Only to convince themselves that the guy was right: the war is still going on.
The widow of Saint-Pierre
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14 editions published between 1999 and 2006 in 3 languages and held by 498 libraries worldwide Based on a true story about revenge, fear and redemption. In 19th century St. Pierre, a convict sentenced to death strives to better himself in the eyes of the police chief's beautiful wife and that of the town that she has him working in. Since there is no guillotine or executioner, one of each has to be sent for from France.
Otac na službenom putu When father was away on business
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8 editions published between 1985 and 2005 in 3 languages and held by 497 libraries worldwide A six-year-old boy tells his version of why daddy couldn't stay with his family in post-WWII Yugoslavia. In reality, the child's father has gone to prison for romancing the lover of a high-ranking party member, but the boy thinks papa's away working.
The good thief
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1 edition published in 2003 in English and held by 419 libraries worldwide Bob is an aging American thief is living in the French city of Nice. Addicted to both heroin and gambling, Bob is in the midst of an extended personal losing streak when he rescues a new girl in town named Anne from her pimp. When the opportunity to steal a fortune in rare paintings from a Monte Carlo casino comes along, Bob hopes for a score big enough to let him retire from his life of crime. His only hindrances are Anne's man troubles and his nemesis, local police chief Roger.
L'affaire farewell
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6 editions published between 2009 and 2011 in French and English and held by 299 libraries worldwide In 1981 after the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. U.S.-Soviet relations are at their lowest point in more than a decade. A French businessman based in Moscow, Pierre Froment, makes an unlikely connection with Grigoriev, a senior KGB officer disenchanted with what the Communist ideal has become under Brezhnev. Grigoriev begins passing him highly sensitive information about the Soviet spy network in the U.S.
Dom za vešanje Time of the gypsies
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17 editions published between 1989 and 2007 in 6 languages and held by 270 libraries worldwide The story of Pheran, a life-loving teen with telekinetic gifts. Lured by promises of wealth, he leaves his beloved Grandmother and girlfriend to join the gang of Ahmed, a flamboyant criminal with a scam for all seasons.
Crna macka, beli macor Black cat, white cat
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25 editions published between 1998 and 2009 in 6 languages and held by 208 libraries worldwide Grga Pitic and Zarije Destanov are two old friends--and rivals--who haven't seen each other in years. After Matko, Grga's low-life son, botches a train robbery and is double-crossed into debt, he is obliged to force his son into an arranged marriage to one of Zarije's kin. As the wedding day approaches--hightlighted by the long-anticipated reunion between Grga and Zarije--family and friends must cope with betrayals, lust, mishaps, death, farm animals, and, ultimately, the pursuit of true love and enduring friendship.
Arizona dream
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47 editions published between 1992 and 2009 in 6 languages and held by 194 libraries worldwide Freshly arrived in small-town Arizona from New York City, Axel plans to stay only long enough to be best man at his uncle's wedding, but he soon discovers that desert life has its charms-- including an attractive older woman and her intriguing daughter. This is the American release version, running approx. 23 min. shorter than the "Director's cut".
The good thief
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6 editions published between 2002 and 2004 in English and Spanish and held by 149 libraries worldwide Bob is an aging American thief is living in the French city of Nice. Addicted to both heroin and gambling, Bob is in the midst of an extended personal losing streak when he rescues a new girl in town named Anne from her pimp. When the opportunity to steal a fortune in rare paintings from a Monte Carlo casino comes along, Bob hopes for a score big enough to let him retire from his life of crime. His only hindrances are Anne's man troubles and his nemesis, local police chief Roger.
Do you remember Dolly Bell? [Sjećaš li se Dolly Bell
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4 editions published between 1980 and 2006 in Serbian and and held by 131 libraries worldwide A moving story of a sixteen-year-old boy becoming an adult in Sarajevo in the 1960s. Dino grows up with his good but ailing father and is attracted by the world of small-time crime. Then Dolly Bell, a lovely cabaret girl, turns his world upside down.
Vojo Stanić : sailing on dreams
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2 editions published in 2007 in English and held by 89 libraries worldwide "For over half a century the Montenegrin painter Vojislav Stanic has been living and working in the small town of Herceg Novi, observing the lives of its inhabitants from the window of his attic studio with a sharp eye and an impish intelligence. Here, so Stanic claims, is a microcosm of the world. One can see universal emotions and traits - love, lust, joy, fear, wonder, jealousy - played out in the parks and cafes of this bustling little port town on the Adriatic." "But if many of Stanic's insights come from keen observation of his neighbors, it is his idiosyncratic outlook and his eye for absurdities and gentle ironies which make his work so compelling. And if he draws on the work of such artists as Bosch, Magritte and de Chirico, it is always with a lightness of touch which leaves one in no doubt that Stanic is a major artistic talent in his own right. This book, including essays which trace his artistic development and explore his uniquely vital imagination, promises to bring his work to the international audience it deserves."--BOOK JACKET.
Black cat white cat
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16 editions published between 1999 and 2010 in 6 languages and held by 66 libraries worldwide Grga Pitic and Zarije Destanov are two old friends--and rivals--who haven't seen each other in years. ... After Matko, Grga's low-life son, botches a train robbery and is double-crossed into debt, he is obliged to force his son into an arranged marriage to one of Zarije's kin. As the wedding day approaches--hightlighted by the long-anticipated reunion between Grga and Zarije--family and friends must cope with betrayals, lust, mishaps, death, farm animals, and, ultimately, the pursuit of true love and enduring friendship.
Sjećaš li se, Dolly Bell? Do you remember, Dolly Bell
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5 editions published between 1986 and 2005 in and Serbian and held by 45 libraries worldwide Kustrurica's beautifully modulated tale of a young man's entry into adulthood, his loss of virginity in the company of a B-movie stripper and prostitute. Set in the early 60s, Kusturica grafts the pathos of the Eastern European village movie into a complex tale of intrusive cultures, when Western influences such as fashion and rock and roll and the promise of European socialism threatened to roll over traditional customs, practiced rituals and Tito's political reign.
Life is a miracle
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9 editions published between 2004 and 2006 in 4 languages and held by 40 libraries worldwide Much to his family's disgust, mild-mannered Luka has moved them to a remote mountain town where he is building a scenic railway. His life is turned upside down when the war breaks out and his opera diva wife runs off with a musician, his son is called to the front, and Luka finds himself in charge of a prisoner of war, a pretty young Muslim nurse called Sabaha.
La veuve de Saint-Pierre The widow of Saint-Pierre
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4 editions published between 1997 and 2001 in English and held by 38 libraries worldwide Based on a true story about revenge, fear and redemption. In 19th century St. Pierre, a convict sentenced to death strives to better himself in the eyes of the police chief's beautiful wife and that of the town that she has him working in. Since there is no guillotine or executioner, one of each has to be sent for from France.
Il était une fois... Underground
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3 editions published in 1995 in French and held by 38 libraries worldwide
Arizona dream
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2 editions published between 2007 and 2010 in English and held by 35 libraries worldwide Newly arrived in small-town Arizona from New York city, Axel plans to stay only long enough to be best man at his uncle's wedding, but he soon discovers that desert life has its charms - including an attractive older woman and her intriguing daughter.
Crna macka, beli macor Chat noir, chat blanc
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16 editions published between 1998 and 2009 in 5 languages and held by 33 libraries worldwide Twee aan de Donau wonende zigeunerfamilies verrijken zich ten koste van elkaar. Wanneer het geheel uit de hand dreigt te lopen, biedt alleen een verstandshuwelijk, dat beide families aan elkaar zal klinken, nog uitkomst.
Le temps des gitans
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11 editions published between 1990 and 2010 in 5 languages and held by 32 libraries worldwide Een naïeve zigeunerjongen met telekinetische gaven raakt betrokken bij een dievenbende.
Arizona dream
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10 editions published between 1992 and 2003 in 4 languages and held by 31 libraries worldwide Satire op "the American way of life' more
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Arranged marriage Bosnia and Hercegovina Bosnia and Hercegovina--Sarajevo Capitalism Casinos Children of prisoners Cold War (1945-1989) Comedy films Comedy films Communism Criminals Criticism, interpretation, etc. Drama Dysfunctional families Espionage Families Fathers and sons Feature films Feature films Film adaptations Film and video adaptations Foreign films France Guillotine History Intelligence service Kovačević, Dušan,--1948- Kusturica, Emir Manners and customs Man-woman relationships Military prisons Moles (Spies) Monaco--Monte-Carlo Montenegro Motion picture producers and directors Motion pictures Romanies Serbia Social history Spy films Stanić, Vojislav,--1924- Teenagers Theft Thieves Video recordings Video recordings for the hearing impaired Video recordings--for the hearing impaired War films Yugoslavia Yugoslavs
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French (122) English (115) (74) German (69) Multiple languages (37) Undetermined (36) Italian (25) No Linguistic content (22) Romani (15) Spanish (13) Miscellaneous languages (5) Slovenian (5) Polish (3) Macedonian (2) Russian (2) Bosnian (2) Portuguese (1) Czech (1) Greek, Modern (1) Romanian (1) Hungarian (1) Slovak (1) Covers
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