When Father Was Away on Business
film by Kusturica [1985]
Also known as: āOtac na slubenom putuā
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When Father Was Away on Business is a 1985 film directed by Emir Kusturica. The movie is set in the 1950s and tells the story of a young boy whose childhood is disrupted by politics. It is noted for its picturesque style and elements of magic realism. The film won the Golden Palm at the Cannes film festival and was nominated for an Academy Award for best foreign-language film.1
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