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When Father Was Away on Business

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7.4
3,001
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Original title
Otac na sluzbenom putu
Year
Running time
136 min.
Country
Yugoslavia Yugoslavia
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Genre
Drama | 1950s. Childhood. Family Relationships
Synopsis
Tito's break-up with Stalin in 1948 marked the beginning of not only confusing, but also very dangerous years for many hard-core Yugoslav communists. A careless remark about the newspaper cartoon is enough for Mesha to join many arrested unfortunates. His family is now forced to cope with the situation and wait for his release from prison. The story is told from the perspective of Malik, his young son who believes the mother's story about father being "away on business".
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Awards
1985: Nominated for Oscar: Best Foreign Language Picture
1985: Cannes Film Festival: Palme d´Or (Golden Palm) - Best Film
1985: Golden Globes: Nominated Best Foreign Language Film
1985: David di Donatello Awards: Nominated for Best Foreign Director
1985: National Board of Review (NBR): nominated to Top Five Foreing Films.
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User history
When Father Was Away on Business
1985
Emir Kusturica
7.4
(3,001)
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