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When Father Was Away on Business [DVD]

Moreno De Bartolli (Actor), Miki Manojlovic (Actor), Emir Kusturica (Director) | Rated: Suitable for 15 years and over | Format: DVD
3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
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  • Actors: Moreno De Bartolli, Miki Manojlovic, Mirjana Karanovic, Mustafa Nadarevic
  • Directors: Emir Kusturica
  • Format: PAL
  • Language Croatian
  • Subtitles: English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: 15
  • Studio: Artificial Eye
  • DVD Release Date: 21 Aug 2006
  • Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B000GCF85E
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 46,322 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Superbly entertaining 29 July 2008
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"When Father Was Away On Business" is my favourite Kusturica film after "Time Of The Gypsies". No overwrought symbolism or elaborate parodies, just a straight story from a (now) lost world, seen through the eyes of a young boy whos father is sentenced to forced labour in a mine because he once had an affair with a party officials girlfriend. Intelligent, burlesque black Balkan humour at its best. Only the rather forced and improbable ending stops me from giving this film 5 stars.
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This film has achieved an amazing balance of the historical, political and personal to create a valuable document of life and times under communist rule. It's both metaphorical and literal grit and mud transports the viewer into gripping family and political turmoil. Grim tones at times but worth watching.
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A friend recommended Kusturica to me, and I have to say he's hard work as a director. This is an epic story of a man who is caught up in the turmoil of Yugoslav politics. It has many touching scenes, and I love the feel to this film - showing how hard life is for the family and the unfolding mystery of growing up through the eyes of a small boy. Having stuck with it to the end, I felt more worthy than entertained.
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