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The Tragic Burlesque

The Tragic Burlesque

19956.41h 33m

Overview

In a way of protesting for inhuman living conditions and the shortage of medications caused by the disintegration of Yugoslavia and its sanctions, a doctor in a hospital decides to close his clinic for mental illness. His wish is to return the patients to their homes or give them to someone who is willing to accept them temporarily.

Directed by Goran Marković
Written by Dušan Kovačević
Produced by Didier Couedic, Jacky Ouaknine
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Top Cast

Vojislav Brajović

Vojislav Brajović

Doktor

Danilo 'Bata' Stojković

Danilo 'Bata' Stojković

Vasilije

Dragoslav 'Dragan' Nikolić

Dragoslav 'Dragan' Nikolić

Milan

G

Gordana Gadžić

Ruža

Olivera Marković

Olivera Marković

Rajna

Rade Šerbedžija

Rade Šerbedžija

Kosta

Vesna Trivalić

Vesna Trivalić

Julka

Bogdan Diklić

Bogdan Diklić

Joja

Sonja Savić

Sonja Savić

Violeta

Boro Stjepanović

Boro Stjepanović

Ćira

About The Tragic Burlesque

The Tragic Burlesque is a drama, fantasy, comedy film released in 1995. Directed by Goran Marković, it stars Vojislav Brajović, Danilo 'Bata' Stojković, Dragoslav 'Dragan' Nikolić. In a way of protesting for inhuman living conditions and the shortage of medications caused by the disintegration of Yugoslavia and its sanctions, a doctor in a hospital decides to close his clinic for mental illness. His wish is to return the patients to their homes or give them to someone who is willing to accept them temporarily.

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