When The Dead Start Singing

– At the beginning of 1990s, two Croatian emigrants, economically minded Cinco and politically minded ..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
7.70 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 39 Minutes
Release Year:
1998
Original Name:
Kad mrtvi zapjevaju
When the Dead Start Singing (1998) - Also known as Kad mrtvi zapjevaju

At the beginning of 1990s, two Croatian emigrants, economically minded Cinco and politically minded Marinko, arrive in Croatia from Germany, homesick for their families and hometowns. In order to get a German pension, Cinco pretends to be dead and travels in a coffin. Soon, Marinko joins him because he is running away from an old agent of the Yugoslav State Security Service. On their trip in a motor hearse, Cinco and Marinko face many adventures, which culminate when they are stopped at Serbian barricades close to their destination.

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Language:

Serbian, German, Croatian

Director:

Krsto Papic

Writer:

Mate Matisic (play), Mate Matisic (screenplay), Krsto Papic (screenplay)

Main Actors:

Ivo Gregurevic, Ivica Vidovic, Mirjana Majurec, Ksenija Pajic

Plot:

At the beginning of 1990s, two Croatian emigrants, economically minded Cinco and politically minded Marinko, arrive in Croatia from Germany, homesick for their families and hometowns. In order to get a German pension, Cinco pretends to be dead and travels in a coffin. Soon, Marinko joins him because he is running away from an old agent of the Yugoslav State Security Service. On their trip in a motor hearse, Cinco and Marinko face many adventures, which culminate when they are stopped at Serbian barricades close to their destination.

Awards:

5 wins.

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.6/10