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Queen of the Night (2001)

4.120011h 35mHR
Drama

Directed by Branko Schmidt

Rating

4.1/10

Runtime

1h 35m

Language

HR

Release

November 15, 2001

Director

Branko Schmidt

Overview

The story takes place in Osijek in 1968. Seventeen-year-old Tomo is the greatest hope the town of Osijek has for winning the Junior Cup of Yugoslavia. Josip Broz Tito himself is expected to come to Osijek to open the competition. Nevertheless, Tomo is more interested in girls than in rowing. The bea...

Cast

Luka Dragić

Luka Dragić

Tomo Markovinović

Barbara Vicković

Barbara Vicković

Betika

Mustafa Nadarević

Mustafa Nadarević

Tomin otac

Gordana Gadžić

Gordana Gadžić

Tomina majka

Nenad Cvetko

Nenad Cvetko

Zlatko

Matija Prskalo

Matija Prskalo

Goca

Dražen Kuhn

Dražen Kuhn

trener Iveša

Dominik Spigl

Dominik Spigl

Lonka

Franjo Dijak

Franjo Dijak

Švabo

Hrvoje Kečkeš

Hrvoje Kečkeš

Džambo

Lana Vatsel

Lana Vatsel

Jasna

Ana Begić

Ana Begić

Vlasta

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Queen of the Night (2001), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

The story takes place in Osijek in 1968. Seventeen-year-old Tomo is the greatest hope the town of Osijek has for winning the Junior Cup of Yugoslavia. Josip Broz Tito himself is expected to come to Osijek to open the competition. Nevertheless, Tomo is more interested in girls than in rowing. The beautiful prostitute Betika and a lovely girl named Jasna have captured his heart. Unfortunately, he has impotence issues of which even his doctors are unaware. Therefore, is unable to realize his sexual fantasies. Finally, he ends up in a hospital where local members of the political elite persuade him to compete in the cup. These pressures come to a head when his father is taken to prison as a political suspect.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Queen of the Night. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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