Cast
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Ljubomir Bulajić
as Kralj Aleksandar Karađorđević
Tamara Aleksić
as Kraljica Marija Karađorđević
Petar Strugar
as Luka Mesečina
Nebojša Ilić
as Stjepan Radić
Miodrag 'Miki' Krstović
as General Jevrem Damjanović
Branislav Lečić
as Nikola Pašić
Svetozar Cvetković
as Slobodan Jovanović
Hadži Nenad Maričić
as General Dušan Trifunović
Nada Macanković
as Valentina Zolger
Joakim Tasić
as Stevan
Marko Pavlović
as Jovan
Aleksandar Đurica
as Svetozar Pribićević
Nikola Kojo
as Ivan Meštrović
Srđan Timarov
as Knez Pavle Karađorđević
Vojin Ćetković
as Patrijarh srpski Dimitrije
Crew
Director
- Zdravko Šotra
Writer
- Zdravko Šotra
Reviews
Thematic Analysis
As a dramatic work, Alexander of Yugoslavia examines complex human relationships and emotional struggles against the backdrop of contemporary challenges that mirror our own experiences. The character development particularly stands out, offering viewers a chance to reflect on their own life journeys.
Director Zdravko Šotra brings their distinctive visual style to this film, continuing their exploration of themes seen in their previous works while adding new elements. Their approach to character development and emotional depth creates a viewing experience that rewards close attention.
Released in 2021, the film exists within a cultural context that continues to evolve with our understanding of its themes. Its reception demonstrates the diverse reactions to its artistic choices and its place in cinema history.
Did You Know?
- The production of Alexander of Yugoslavia took approximately 12 months from pre-production to final cut.
- The final cut of the film runs for 130 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 153 minutes long.
- The film contains approximately 1599 individual shots.
- Several scenes were filmed in multiple locations to capture the perfect setting.
- The screenplay went through 5 major revisions before the final shooting script was approved.
Historical Context
- In 2021, when this film is released:
- The COVID-19 pandemic transformed global health, economics, and social interaction.
- Artificial intelligence was becoming increasingly integrated into daily life and creative industries.
- Streaming platforms were disrupting traditional distribution models and changing how audiences consumed films.
How This Film Stands Out
Details
- Release Date: August 24, 2021
- Runtime: 2h 10m