The Republic of Užice
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The Republic of Užice is a 1974 Yugoslav film
directed by Žika Mitrović
. It is one of the most notable examples of partisan film, a Yugoslav subgenre of World War II
films which was popular between the 1960s and 1980s. The prevailing themes of anti-fascist struggle set in WWII Yugoslavia are also present here, as the film tells the story of the rise and fall of the Republic of Užice
, a short-lived territory liberated by Yugoslav partisans which existed for several months in 1941.
The film shows several love stories unfolding on the backdrop of historical events and includes appearances by Miodrag Lazarević as Chetnik
leader Draža Mihailović
and Marko Todorović
as Josip Broz Tito
.
The film won two Golden Arena awards at the 1974 Pula Film Festival
, the Yugoslav national film awards, including Best Film and Best Supporting Actress (Ružica Sokić).
Cinema of Yugoslavia
-SFR Yugoslavia:The Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia had an internationally acclaimed film industry.Prominent male actors included Danilo Bata Stojković, Ljuba Tadić, Bekim Fehmiu, Fabijan Šovagović, Mustafa Nadarević, Bata Živojinović, Boris Dvornik, Ljubiša Samardžić, Dragan Nikolić and...
directed by Žika Mitrović
Žika Mitrović
Živorad "Žika" Mitrović was a Serbian and Yugoslav film director and screenwriter. He directed 20 feature films between 1955 and 1986.-Selected filmography:* Signali nad gradom * Nevesinjska puška * Marš na Drinu...
. It is one of the most notable examples of partisan film, a Yugoslav subgenre of World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
films which was popular between the 1960s and 1980s. The prevailing themes of anti-fascist struggle set in WWII Yugoslavia are also present here, as the film tells the story of the rise and fall of the Republic of Užice
Republic of Užice
The Republic of Užice was a short-lived liberated Yugoslav territory and the first liberated territory in World War II Europe, organized as a military mini-state that existed in the autumn of 1941 in Nazi-occupied Yugoslavia, more specifically the western part of Serbia...
, a short-lived territory liberated by Yugoslav partisans which existed for several months in 1941.
The film shows several love stories unfolding on the backdrop of historical events and includes appearances by Miodrag Lazarević as Chetnik
Chetniks
Chetniks, or the Chetnik movement , were Serbian nationalist and royalist paramilitary organizations from the first half of the 20th century. The Chetniks were formed as a Serbian resistance against the Ottoman Empire in 1904, and participated in the Balkan Wars, World War I, and World War II...
leader Draža Mihailović
Draža Mihailovic
Dragoljub "Draža" Mihailović was a Yugoslav Serbian general during World War II...
and Marko Todorović
Marko Todorovic
Marko Todorović was a Serbian actor famous for playing roles of important historical figures...
as Josip Broz Tito
Josip Broz Tito
Marshal Josip Broz Tito – 4 May 1980) was a Yugoslav revolutionary and statesman. While his presidency has been criticized as authoritarian, Tito was a popular public figure both in Yugoslavia and abroad, viewed as a unifying symbol for the nations of the Yugoslav federation...
.
The film won two Golden Arena awards at the 1974 Pula Film Festival
Pula Film Festival
The Pula Film Festival is the oldest Croatian film festival which is held annually in a Roman amphitheater known as the Pula arena since 1954. The festival is usually held in the summer, in July or August....
, the Yugoslav national film awards, including Best Film and Best Supporting Actress (Ružica Sokić).