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Mišo
The author has endowed the main character of the humorous story, Miša, with a human weakness - a love for a drink. He struggles between the word of honor he gave to the priest Drozdík that he would not drink and the temptations of the surrounding world and the opportunities in the vineyards and at the fair, where everyone lets a tear fall down their throats.
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Plot Summary
This Yugoslavian drama centers on the experiences of a young boy named Mišo during World War II. He navigates the harsh realities of war, facing loss, displacement, and the difficult choices that arise in such tumultuous times. The film explores themes of innocence corrupted by conflict and the resilience of the human spirit.
Critical Reception
Mišo was a well-received film in Yugoslavia, praised for its poignant portrayal of childhood during wartime and its strong performances, particularly from the young lead. It is considered a significant contribution to Yugoslavian war cinema.
What Reviewers Say
A touching and somber depiction of a child's perspective on war.
Features strong acting that captures the emotional toll of conflict.
A notable example of Yugoslavian wartime filmmaking.
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Fun Fact
The film was shot in the Istrian region of Croatia, a landscape that vividly captures the wartime setting.
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