Black Cat, White Cat

7.7 1998 Emir Kusturica 2h 7m
Comedy Romance Crime
Black Cat, White Cat

Matko is a small time hustler, living by the Danube with his 17-year-old son Zare. After a failed business deal he owes money to the much more successful gangster Dadan. Dadan has a sister, Afrodita, that he desperately wants to see get married so they strike a deal: Zare is to marry her.

Cast

Bajram Severdžan Bajram Severdžan Matko Destanov
Srđan 'Žika' Todorović Srđan 'Žika' Todorović Dadan Karambolo
Zabit Memedov Zarije Destanov
Florijan Ajdini Zare Destanov
Branka Katić Branka Katić Ida
Ljubica Adžović Ljubica Adžović Sujka
Sabri Sulejmani Grga Pitic
Salija Ibraimova Salija Ibraimova Ladybird

Where to Watch

Klassiki Klassiki

Vibes

Energized Chill Darkly Funny Hidden Gem

Double Feature Pairings

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