Do You Remember Dolly Bell?
film by Kusturica [1981]
Also known as: “Sjećaš li se Dolly Bell?”
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Do You Remember Dolly Bell? is a 1981 film directed by Emir Kusturica. It is a family drama that tells the story of an adolescent growing up in a poor family in the 1960s, dominated by a despotic father. The film, written by Bosnian author Abdulah Sidran, is noted for its poetic and nostalgic tone. It won the Golden Lion award at the Venice Film Festival in 1981, marking a significant early success for Kusturica and establishing him as a notable European filmmaker.12
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