Do You Remember Dolly Bell?
Growing up in 1960s Sarajevo, a young man comes of age under the shadow of his good, but ailing father, but is attracted by the world of small-time criminals. He's hired to hide a young prostitute, whom he falls in love with.
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Release Date: 4/10/1981
Runtime: 107 minutes
Languages: Serbo-Croatian
Director: Emir Kusturica
00Production
Companies: Union film, Sutjeska Film, Kinema Sarajevo, SIZ za kinematografiju SR BiH, Televizija Sarajevo
Countries: Yugoslavia
Where to watch · US
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deepkino
"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.
