Ljeto u zlatnoj dolini
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Summer in the Golden Valley (Original title in Bosnian: Ljeto u zlatnoj dolini) is a 2003 Bosnia
n film by Srđan Vuletić, produced by Ademir Kenović
. The movie is about a 16 year old boy who has to repay his dead father's debt. In order to collect money, his friend and he get involved in Sarajevo
's underground crime.
Since in Bosnia this way of collecting debts, at a funeral, is considered to be utterly humiliating, it is never, ever applied. Fikret and his entire family become subjects of ridicule.
Fikret, who is practically still a child, is decisive to "redeem his father's soul". Wishing to repay his father's debt and to secure the forgiveness, Fikret wanders into the real world of Sarajevo, the world that is ruled by post-war chaos, misery and poverty and becomes an ideal target for two corrupted policemen who wish to "help" him: they plant the kidnapped girl on him.
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina , sometimes called Bosnia-Herzegovina or simply Bosnia, is a country in Southern Europe, on the Balkan Peninsula. Bordered by Croatia to the north, west and south, Serbia to the east, and Montenegro to the southeast, Bosnia and Herzegovina is almost landlocked, except for the...
n film by Srđan Vuletić, produced by Ademir Kenović
Ademir Kenovic
Ademir Kenović is a Bosnian film director and producer. He graduated from the University of Sarajevo in 1969 and then studied film, English literature and art at the Denison University in Ohio, graduating in 1989. His films include Kuduz and It's Hard to be Nice...
. The movie is about a 16 year old boy who has to repay his dead father's debt. In order to collect money, his friend and he get involved in Sarajevo
Sarajevo
Sarajevo |Bosnia]], surrounded by the Dinaric Alps and situated along the Miljacka River in the heart of Southeastern Europe and the Balkans....
's underground crime.
Plot
At the traditional Muslim funeral service for his father Fikret Varupa, sixteen year old boy from Sarajevo, learns that his father owes money to Hamid, a man he does not even know. The debt is considerable and Hamid does not want it to go to the grave with the body, so the debt automatically passes from the father to the son.Since in Bosnia this way of collecting debts, at a funeral, is considered to be utterly humiliating, it is never, ever applied. Fikret and his entire family become subjects of ridicule.
Fikret, who is practically still a child, is decisive to "redeem his father's soul". Wishing to repay his father's debt and to secure the forgiveness, Fikret wanders into the real world of Sarajevo, the world that is ruled by post-war chaos, misery and poverty and becomes an ideal target for two corrupted policemen who wish to "help" him: they plant the kidnapped girl on him.
Cast
- Haris Sijarić as Fikret
- Svetozar Cvetković as Ramiz
- Kemal Čebo as Tiki
- Zana MarjanovićZana MarjanovićZana Marjanović is a Bosnian actress best known for her role as 'Alma' in the 2008 film Snow. In 2010, she was chosen by Angelina Jolie to play the lead role in her directorial debut In the Land of Blood and Honey.-External links:...
as Sara - Emir HadžihafizbegovićEmir HadžihafizbegovicEmir Hadžihafizbegović is a famous Bosnian actor.-Biography:Hadžihafizbegović got his diploma in acting at the Academy of Arts in Sarajevo in 1986. He received the Golden Arena for best actor at the Pula Film Festival and award for Best actor at the Durban International Film Festival...
as Hamid - Aleksandar Seksan as Cico
- Admir Glamocak as Klupa
- Dragan Jovičić as Jasmin
- Saša Petrović as Grand Father
- Ðani Jaha as Špico
- Miraj Grbić as Ćupo
- Maja Salkić as Air Hostess 1
- Amar Bektešević as Child actor
- Dženana Nikšić as Selma
- Senad BašićSenad BasicSenad Bašić is a famous Bosnian actor.-Biography:Senad Bašić graduated at the Academy of Arts in Sarajevo in 1987. He works as a professor at the Academy, specializing in acting...
as Ispijeni
Wins
- Bermuda International Film Festival - Jury Prize - 2004
- Golden Iris - Brussels European Film Festival - 2004
- Tiger Award - Rotterdam International Film Festival - 2004
- MovieZone Award - Rotterdam International Film Festival - 2004
- Sofia International Film Festival - Special Jury Award - 2004
- Sofia International Film Festival - FIPRESCI Prize - 2004
Nominations
- Sofia International Film Festival - Grand Prix - 2004
- Sarajevo Film FestivalSarajevo Film FestivalThe Sarajevo Film Festival is the premier and largest film festival in the Balkans, and is one of the largest in Europe. It was founded in Sarajevo in 1995 during the siege of Sarajevo, and brings international and local celebrities to Sarajevo every year. It is held in August and showcases an...
- The Heart of Sarajevo (Best Film Award)