Do You Remember Dolly Bell? (1981)
1h 47m | PG-13
A young man grows up in Sarajevo in the 1960s, under the shadow of his good, but ailing father, and gets attracted by the world of small-time criminals.
Director: Emir Kusturica
Studio: Union film
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Video: 720p
Cast
Slavko Štimac
as Dino
Slobodan Aligrudić
as Otac
Ljiljana Blagojević
as Dolly Bell
Mira Banjac
as Majka
Pavle Vuisić
as Tetak
Nada Pani
as Tetka
Reviews
"Every day in every way I'm getting better and better"! Emir Kusturica's feature film debut, Sjećaš li se, Dolly Bell? is a poetic coming-of-age story that subtly introduces the themes and visual style of a future cinematic master. Set in 1960s Sarajevo, the film follows Dino, a young man navigating adolescence and his first love. Unlike Kusturica's later, more chaotic films, Dolly Bell is marked by a gentler, more melancholic tone. It blends observational realism with moments of whimsical fantasy to explore Dino's inner world. The film is a crucial precursor to Kusturica's signature style, and it stands as a testament to his innate talent, earning him the Silver Lion at the Venice Film Festival.