Synopsis

“Život sa stricem”, directed by Krsto Papić and based on the novel by Ivan Aralica, tells a story of a young man whose life is marked by a relationship with a powerful and cruel uncle. Through family drama, the issues of ideology, repression and personal freedom in the context of post-war Yugoslavia are intertwined. It powerfully paints the conflict between generations, moral and politics. The film was partly filmed in Istria, which compellingly depicts rural atmosphere of Dalmatian hinterland.

details

Original title: Život sa stricem

Also known as: My Uncle’s Legacy

Year: 1988

Country of production: Yugoslavia

Production: CFS Avala Film, LA Kinematografi, Strassen Productions, Urania Film

Genre: drama

Directed by: Krsto Papić

Starring: Davor Janjić, Alma Prica, Miodrag Krivokapić

Filming locations in Istria: Villa Covri, Novigrad

Other locations: Zagreb