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Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, 1996

And where was the gold medal?

At the Seoul Olympics,

against the United States.

Score?

9-7.

Let's go, Stefan.

Just a bit more.

The world

Is going to change

We're nothing...

Let's go, Stefan.

I'm coming.

Calm down.

Do you think she's already here?

We'll see.

Where you really in Seoul?

Yes, I was there.

I was in the party delegation.

Paskvalin...

was number 11, I think.

And Šoštar?

Number 1, as always.

When's your match?

Wednesday.

What if I get stuck?

Don't worry, my champion.

And by jumping off the bus in fall 1941,

I joined the Resistance.

I was wondering where you were.

Here are the nuts for the cake!

And how old were you?

I'd say...

about your age.

Stefan!

I missed my little trailer.

You too.

We didn't want to eat without you.

We waited all morning for you.

Dad, because of the elections, I couldn't come earlier.

We were worried...

You're the only one who's worrying here.

Still just as fierce.

Are there any bags left in the car?

You can see it's raining. We'll do that later.

We tried to walk down to the railroad.

But we couldn't because it was flooded.

- Did you do your homework? - Almost.

- Just have to do the school paper. - Great.

What are you reading?

Something about The Little Mermaid.

Let me see.

"A mermaid, restricted by her father, dreams of freedom,

"and ventures to the surface where she falls in love with a man.

"To join him on land,

"she asks the sea witch to give her human legs.

"In exchange, the witch takes her beautiful voice

and cuts her tongue."

Why does she do that?

Keep reading

"In the patriarchal world of tales, a woman must be mute.

"She gets legs, an object of desire,

"but loses her voice."

Your dad called.

What did he say?

He has a lot of work,

he will try to call during the week.

He was gonna call tonight.

He called this morning not knowing you were in the country.

My little trailer.

What are you smelling?

You smoked again.

- You have nothing else to say? - You promised you'd stop.

My little trailer.

- Stop. - No longer my little trailer?

- I'm not a boy anymore. - How come?

You're not my little trailer anymore?

Did you miss me?

Yes.

And what else?

I love you.

I love you too.

Congratulations on your promotion.

Thanks, Mom.

We saw you on TV yesterday,

I was proud.

Is that meat?

We need to freeze it.

And Dad? Was he also proud?

He spends his days watching the news cursing everyone out.

He didn't say anything, but I think he was proud as well.

You should forbid him from following politics.

It was delicious, Mom.

I'm happy to hear.

Will the first results be released soon?

No, nothing before 9 PM.

I have to prepare the press conference.

Stefan, go get your things, we're leaving soon.

Another half an hour?

Okay, but not a minute more.

- Should I start the fire? - Go on, I'm coming.

Don't you have an assistant?

Take the dry branches behind the house.

They are only three in communication management, it's not enough.

You didn't choose the best time to get involved in this.

Next weekend, we'll have to prepare the fruits trees for winter.

How does it feel to go to war?

We didn't go to war.

Weren't you on the front?

Fascism is war.

The partisans resisted.

Grab the roses on the table.

I prepared stuffed peppers for you.

My hero.

See you Thursday.

Belgrade?

And where else?

Is it certain?

I can't do that.

What time?

Buckle up.

The 2nd round of elections is happening today.

In the 1st round, the Socialist Party of Serbia

won the majority of votes in 1,227 towns,

while the coalition Together obtained 313.

What is Together for?

The battle's uncertain in Belgrade...

Together are pro-Westerners.

And you?

"Us."

You are a socialist too.

And us, what are we?

We are patriots.

Will you be home late?

Yes.

You'll have to make yourself food.

I am going to Milan's.

I don't understand what you like about those boys.

Just don't come home too late.

You have class tomorrow.

Did you hear me?

Yes, I heard you.

Then say so.

Where did you get that?

I stole it from my dad. He brought it from the front.

Hi, guys.

Hi, Miki.

How are you?

- Nice to see you. - You too.

I have something for you, bro.

Don't blow it all, spend it with your friends.

Sounds good.

Is that a real one?

Check.

What's the occasion?

Didn't you hear?

B92 just announced

Together won in Belgrade and other big cities.

- Seriously? - Yes.

We finally got the Reds.

Yes.

Yes, file a complaint in every town we lost in.

Is your checkup today?

I have to go, I'm running late.

What do you think of this dress?

- It's nice. - Does it suit me?

Yes.

It's not too revealing?

- No, it's great. - Okay.

See you tonight. Work hard at school.

Slobodan Milošević for Serbia

Stefan?

Hi, Ivana.

He's coming down.

Thanks.

Let's go around the back.

Sorry,

I had a hard time waking up.

I listened to the radio all night.

Why?

It appears the elections will be canceled.

What are you talking about?

They lost Belgrade and the big cities.

Without Belgrade, it's the beginning of the end.

Are we gonna be late?

Let's hurry up.

What if the door is locked?

- Is it B92? - Yes.

...by filing complaints for irregularity...

- What's going on? - Shh.

...to organize a 3rd round to rig...

It's North Korea here.

The coalition Together calls all citizens

to defend the results.

We can't let that happen.

What does your mom say?

About what?

About what? The elections.

I don't know.

I didn't even see her this morning.

What do you mean?

I didn't see her.

At the same time, the English Romantic movement

rises up with the revolutionary movement

of America and of France.

It gets intoxicated from rebellion,

enthusiasm,

and fraternity.

"Where joy is banned,

"man is not.

"Life takes pleasure in life.

"Everything that lives

is sacred."

Stefan,

can I count on your article on English Romanticism?

I worked on it this weekend, I need to perfect it.

I need it by Friday at the latest if you want it to be published.

Your last article was excellent.

"Living with AIDS."

It's not the worst that can happen to you in Serbia.

What's the worst?

Living in Serbia.

Like that?

Is that better?

Read the last line.

"...his smallest

"details,

"sometimes

"with

"a defective

lighting."

You're in the early stages of hypermetropia.

- Father's name? - Boris.

- Mother'? - Marklena.

69 kg. Sit here.

- Parents' address? - They're divorced.

Do you live with your mom? What's her address?

Her address?

Molerova 16.

What's her maiden name?

Nikolić.

- Marklena Nikolić? Is she your mom? - Yes.

I listened to her last night on the TV.

No, that's not her.

The party's spokeswoman?

No, that's someone else.

It's a rare name.

I think it was a popular name after the Revolution.

Breathe.

I also listened to her. I got a bad feeling about the elections.

You do?

These people have no shame.

They'd do anything to stay in power.

I'm not sure.

I'm wary of the opposition, they're quick to call victory.

Get up.

They've already given us a war.

They're up to no good.

- Do you play any sports? - Water polo.

Take off your underpants.

Stefan, is that you?

I came back to change, I'm going out again.

Will you make yourself food?

Stefan?

I'll manage.

What's on your hand?

I fell during gym.

What happened?

I told you, I fell.

You don't want to talk to me?

I told you everything.

How did your checkup go?

Well.

The doctor didn't find anything?

I'm starting to get hypermetropia.

I need to see a doctor.

Here you go.

Now it won't get infected.

Did he give you a referral?

Yes.

Where's your name from?

Why do you ask that?

No one has that name.

Your grandfather chose it.

It's a contraction between Marx and Lenin.

I made you some food, it's in the kitchen.

Stefan.

Your wrist is stiff.

Don't go against the weight, go with it.

Like that?

Wait.

Shoulder, elbow, wrist.

Shoulder, elbow, wrist.

Wrist.

Faster now.

Faster.

Nice play.

That's her.

Without a mass reaction, it's over.

I would like that Milošević pig to fall.

We should do like with the Ceausescu.

See you tomorrow.

Bye.

See you tomorrow.

You threw well tonight.

Thank you.

You started after us, but you're catching up quick.

I'm worried about Wednesday's game.

Don't be scared, just practice your throwing.

Shoulder, elbow, wrist.

Shoulder, elbow, wrist.

Shoulder, elbow, wrist.

Shoul-der, el-bow, wri-st!

Do you need something?

No.

I'm going up for the rest.

Hi.

- What's that? - Flyers for the protest.

- Are there any left? - Yes.

Hurry, my brother's taking us.

There are three boxes left.

- Hi, Miki. - Hurry up!

- Hi, Ivana. - Hi.

92.5 FM.

News flash.

The situation's still confusing.

There are still no official results for the 2nd round.

The Socialist Party's mobilizing the police

due to citizens gathering where the opposition won

and is trying to intimidate citizens in order to cancel the democratic drive.

This leads us to predict a military coup d'état

and declare a state of emergency.

I'll see you at home later.

Bye.

What's that?

For the protest against the cancelling of votes.

Do you know her?

Not really.

- Who is she? - A deadbeat.

She sniffs glue.

The atomic core splits into two other cores.

This process of splitting is called fission.

The newly created cores are called

products of fission.

In the meantime, finish copying that down.

The Revolution's starting.

That'll be 200 dinars.

- Here. - Thank you.

Hi, one with mustard.

I don't have enough.

- How much do you need? - 100.

- I can lend you it. - I don't want your money.

It's fine, I broke Miki's bill.

My dad sells electric material at the flea market.

He has a diploma in political science but can't find a job.

You must be a member of the Party to get a job here.

What's your problem?

If he doesn't come back by 6 PM, he's out drinking.

And when he drinks, he takes it out on my mom and me.

Shall I continue?

They enlisted and sent him to Vukovar.

When he came back, he had changed.

Before, I loved my dad.

Now I don't love him anymore.

And what's the point? So, some can get rich.

He's right. They're asphyxiating the country.

What do I have to do with all that?

Are you serious?

Classes will be held!

See?

They joined the Party to get their jobs.

Now they need to keep quiet.

Well, what do we do?

We skip class.

Where do we go?

To my place.

Let's go.

Are you coming?

Here, you can have this.

What's happening?

I have some news.

The Times special issue with the results.

They seized the print run, but I got hold of a copy.

What's that?

- Did it arrive today? - Yes.

Did you sign it?

I didn't sign anything, the mailman left it.

The army is sending draft letters to students,

so we don't protest.

Is there anything to eat?

Sandwiches.

Sandwiches.

Did you hand out the flyers?

Yes.

There was a teachers' council, they decided to maintain classes.

The principal is a member of the Party.

My university is going to rally.

We're in contact with the University of Arts,

something's brewing over there too.

Same for law and political science schools.

Students are needed for a turn around.

What's it say?

"The truth is that the opposition won the poll by 60%.

"That's to say the economic and intellectual backbone of Serbia:

Belgrade, Novi Sad, Niš, and Kragujevac."

Go on.

"The opposition's victory started to decrease Sunday.

"The Electoral Commission is massively undoing the results

in the cities where the opposition had already won."

Why did you stop? Go on.

"The socialists won't renounce power so easily."

They brought it to the local court.

It works out well for them.

They're doing everything to get a 3rd round.

But why?

Imagine what'll come out if they lose power.

What do you mean?

From corruption to war crimes.

You're telling nonsense.

Did you know that at The Hague,

there's a soldier accused of a genocide in Bosnia?

No.

Of course not, you watch TV all day.

Don't talk to me like that.

This is different, that was a civil war.

Since when is an aggression called a civil war?

Your mother doesn't agree with all that.

No...

She's a good person.

Listen to this.

"It's in Niš that tension is most sensitive.

"The first incident happened Monday night:

"the Bata Bane bakery was vandalized.

"The owner is the vice prime minister,

linked to numerous corruption cases."

Mom?

Mom?

The local court recognized

that the Electoral Commission didn't respect the procedure

by denying complaints for irregularity from the Socialist Party.

The court canceled votes from 100 polling stations.

A 3rd round will take place next Wednesday.

The Niš Community Commission made it known yesterday...

It will be fine.

But...

The rallies?

We won't let them do it.

If need be, we will organize a counter-rally.

We will get them out on the streets.

Yes, of course.

One second.

What's the matter, Stefan?

I'd like to talk to you.

Let me wrap up my call.

Hello?

No, it's no big deal.

Alright.

We're all a bit socialist

How was school?

Did you do your homework?

Do you need help?

No.

I made an eye doctor appointment for tomorrow at 3 PM.

We'll go shopping after.

I'm hungry.

Shall we make something to eat?

Fish?

Or stuffed peppers?

Peel the potatoes.

I read that Madonna was in a film about Eva Peron.

I'd like to watch it.

We could go to the movies this weekend, what do you think?

Unless you want to go back to the countryside?

It's Grandpa's birthday Thursday, did you forget?

Of course not.

Mom?

When did we live in Italy?

From 1989 to 1990.

Why?

Were you teaching literature?

No, I was a Serbo-Croat reader.

And we couldn't stay there?

We were fine over there.

Yes, we were fine.

You could resign, so we can go back.

It's too late.

Stefan...

I know it's not easy to have a mom in politics.

When I was young, people would make fun of me at school

because of your grandpa.

They'd call me "Little Tile".

But that's what makes you different.

You need to get used to being different.

I waited for you this morning.

They arrested his brother.

Why?

He went to the protest last night and never came home.

We don't have any news.

Come on, let's go.

Come on.

Stefan.

Is everything okay?

Yes.

Your article coming along?

Yes.

Before we start,

you all know the school's position on the strike, right?

Yes.

As your teacher, I have the duty

of telling you that this isn't my decision

and that I do not approve of such a decision.

Well.

That's all.

Let's get back

to English Romantics

who still have things to say.

How can one still believe in revolution

if revolution is ultimately always betrayed?

"Vain is the sword

"and vain is the crossbow,

"which will never debunk the war.

"The iron fist crushed the tyrant

and became a tyrant itself."

This is where we find the phenomenon of clairvoyance

in Blake and Coleridge

which aims to reveal

"The Empire of Misery".

No, I don't have any news.

I don't know what to think.

His dad went to the police station.

Here he is.

I'll call you back.

He will appear in court this afternoon.

Did you see him?

Yes.

I need a coffee.

Did they beat him up?

B92 wasn't allowed to broadcast.

Did they beat him up?

They cut the signal in the whole country.

Do you hear me?

Did they beat him up?

They are doing everything to prevent protests.

In the math school, students are organizing...

Even the fascists didn't do that.

Get out of my home.

Yes, you.

Out!

Out!

Look at the target down and to the right.

Is it clear?

No.

And now?

No.

Now is it clear?

Yes.

Try these ones on.

I prefer these ones.

These one look better on you.

Try them on again, please.

Perfect.

Let's get them?

How much are they?

1,550 dinars.

They won't be ready before next Monday. With what's going...

Yeah, I understand. That's fine.

You had a hard time making up your mind.

That's because you're a Gemini, like your father.

- Is Dad a Gemini? - Yes. You're the same.

Here you go.

Thank you, bye.

We still need light bulbs and then we're done.

Are you sulking?

Are you ashamed of me?

You don't have to live with me if you're ashamed of your mother.

Why do you say that?

I can also leave you, you know.

Stop, please.

It's better like that.

Where are my keys?

Dad didn't call?

No, he must be busy with work.

I want to talk to you.

You can see I'm about to leave.

Where were you last night?

I was...

What does that mean, "Where were you?"

Do you ask those kind of questions to your mother?

We're going to have a serious talk.

Don't forget the trash when you leave.

Bunch of Reds!

Thieves!

Shame on you thieves.

We will hang you!

She has nothing to do with the elections.

I asked her.

Are you sure?

Racketing is trending!

Racketing is trending!

Over here!

Pass it to me!

Over here!

Over here!

Pass it to me!

Pass it to me already!

Victory! Victory!

NOW THEY'RE ARRESTING US.

Three students sentenced to 30 days of prison

for "civil disobedience".

IT'S TIME TO SHOW YOUR TEETH!

Come on, go on in.

It's not her.

Come on.

It's not her.

It's not her.

Hi.

Hi.

What's your name?

Stefan.

I'm Hana.

Are you in a rush?

No.

Wanna get a drink?

Good job.

They split up before the war.

Now I live here with my mom

in my grandma's house, and my dad...

he lives in Sarajevo, I haven't seen him since.

Now you know everything.

That must be hard.

And you?

My parents are abroad, I live with my aunt.

Did they abandon you?

No.

Why don't you live with them then?

It's temporary, just until they come back.

Tell me...

do you have a girlfriend?

No.

It's bad timing, considering what you're going through.

What am I going through?

Something happened to you, right?

No.

Something definitely happened to you.

Are you going like that?

Go change please.

You can't go like that.

Do you hear me, Stefan?

Okay.

You can stay at home then.

Hello?

Are you cold, Marklena?

Idiots.

...Vojvodina too.

Adem Demaçi, the people of Serbia's biggest enemy,

congratulated them.

How can you be sheep?

You are supporters, that's how you think.

The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs

has released a detailed report today...

STUDENT PROTEST

The aim is to destabilize Serbia and start a debate on Kosovo.

This encouraged the separatists from Kosovo

to openly support the leaders of the rally.

The Socialist Party's spokeswoman called on all her supporters in Serbia

to unite Saturday in Belgrade.

What an asshole.

Don't you think?

...according to Marklena Nikolić.

Protesters from the Together coalition...

Is that you?

Could you just drive, please?

Bitch.

Shut up!

Everyone get out.

Out!

You took a while.

Happy birthday, Dad.

Thank you.

My Stefan.

Good evening.

We'll open the gifts after dinner.

Tile, where are the cucumbers?

I'm coming.

- Hi, sis. It's been a long time. - A very long time.

I suppose you know my daughter Marklena.

Lieutenant Doctor Mirko Jovanović,

our prominent cardiologist and dear friend.

Nice to meet you.

We've heard a lot about you.

What's new with you?

We started repeating for the new play but had to stop.

- Why? - The theater went on strike.

Even Igor's school didn't know if they were going on strike.

It's a mess with these strikes.

All of this is manipulation. They're politicizing children.

Yes.

Good thing you called for a counter-strike.

You think so?

I listened to you earlier.

Excellent speech.

Firm, determined, as you should be.

- Thank you. - You're welcome.

But what really did happen with the elections?

Dad, this isn't the time to discuss that.

It's your birthday.

Mom, the lamb leg is excellent.

Where did you buy it?

I ordered it from a butcher in Pirot.

Our neighbors are from there and brought it.

How do you make it?

I leave it overnight in water with lemon.

Then, I marinate it in white wine

with garlic, salt, and rosemary.

- Are the meatballs pork? - No.

Ah, my darling...

If only you knew how hard it is

to make food for this family.

When my son was little, he didn't want to eat pork.

If everyone starts thinking like that, who will defend Kosovo?

Dragan wasn't exempted, his dad refused out of principle.

Mom, please.

Happy birthday!

- Thank you. - Champagne?

Of course.

From Vardar to Triglav

From Djerdap to the Adriatic

Like the necklace of the great Djerdan

Illuminated by the shining sun

Proud in the middle of the Balkans

Yugoslavia

A lot of blood was spilled for you

You were born from our struggle

It's the worker's hand that created you

Live happily in freedom

May our love guide you...

We don't want of a regime

that led us into war three times!

No more guns!

Ever!

And yes to civil resistance!

We are the ones who initiated it!

Tonight Belgrade is once again part of the free world!

Student uprisings!

Student uprisings!

Stefan!

Don't you think we should withdraw?

What do you mean?

From Kosovo.

I don't know.

You look good like that.

This is the problem with people nowadays.

What?

Indifference.

There's still some left.

I know nothing about war.

Educate yourself, read.

POLICE

I need to tell you something.

But you have to promise to tell no one.

I promise.

The cop who drives,

in May 1999,

he'll kill seven Albanians in Kosovo.

In 2000, he'll flee

to...

Sweden.

Over there, he'll drown in 2042.

You're crazy.

I'm perfectly normal, but I've had visions about the future

since my parents started arguing.

And so, what are we doing here?

We're trying to change the future.

Do you want me to continue?

I see...

I see someone coming to help you.

Are you sure?

Totally!

Come on, I'm kidding.

You ruined your grandpa's birthday.

We spent the night looking for you.

Stefan, open up.

Do you hear me?

Stefan!

You're living under my roof.

What's wrong?

It's not your revolution.

It's not your revolution.

Do you hear me, my little trailer?

Everything will be fine.

We are together.

Just like when you were little.

Do you remember that beautiful day out in the country

when you protected me from that farmer who was shouting at me?

Don't you remember what you told him?

He was shouting, and you turned to him and said:

"Hey, I'm going to break your nose."

My little man.

Grandpa will pick you up this afternoon.

You need to apologize for yesterday.

I'll try to come Sunday.

I left you money on the table.

The neighbors sadly announce the death of Marklena Nikolić

following her shameful speech on November 20th, 1996.

DISOBEDIANCE

You will write an essay on disobedience.

What does disobedience mean to you?

With her counter-strike, the Socialist Party seeks to provoke

a confrontation that could lead to civil war.

The student strike coordinating committee

stresses the gravity of the situation...

We just listened to your mom.

"The protestors are mercenaries of foreign powers,

they work against their own country."

That's not her!

Man,

do you have fever?

Yeah, son of a bitch?

Stop it!

Stefan!

Stop it now!

Do you hear me?

What's gotten into you?

Stefan!

This violent behavior isn't like you.

What's going on?

Why did you do that?

- Why? - Leave me alone.

You have to apologize, you know?

- He's your friend. - Leave me be.

- What's wrong? - Let go of me, bitch.

I don't want to go out with a brute!

- Hold him! - Let me go!

Leave me alone!

Go on.

- Leave me alone! - Hold him!

Shut up, asshole!

Stop it!

It's not that bad.

It will grow back quickly.

How could you attack your classmates?

The principal called me.

You will stay with your grandparents until this mess is over.

I want to talk to you.

Not now, go pack your bags.

Now!

Is it true?

Don't ask questions about my work.

Is it true?

No questions about my work.

- No? - No.

Alright.

Ask your question.

Were the elections stolen?

No.

Really?

Really.

Cover it.

It needs to rest.

We should have done that last weekend.

This morning, several dozens of buses went downtown

transporting workers who came to support the politics

of President Slobodan Milošević.

Today's counter-strike organized by the Socialist Party

will bring together the working-classes,

not the Belgrade elite

who initiated the violent protests.

We don't expect any confrontation.

If there is any conflict,

the Together coalition will be held responsible.

They chose to be the 5th column of the NATO alliance

and have all the characteristics of extremist ideological groups.

I repeat: in the case of conflict, they will be held responsible.

Go away.

Go away.

Home!

Home!

Go home!

Yes, that's correct.

We'll hold on longer than them.

After all, winter is coming.

They can't stay on the streets indefinitely.

Yes.

They'll end up losing their supporters.

You know,

those undercover need to provoke more violence.

It needs to set on fire.

That way the police intervenes.

Yes, of course.

The victims will be communicated,

and we'll ask for the arrests of the rebellion leaders.

Yes.

That's correct.

Of course, we'll keep on denying everything.

We'll manage to persuade public opinion.

Yes, yes.

Yes, let's meet at the head office tonight.

My little trailer.

Why are you in the dark?

Wasn't it nice in the countryside?

I had a busy day.

Do you want to cook something?

Stefan,

what are you doing?

You're my son.

Everything I do, I do for you.

Stefan, we...

You.

You are murderers.

Stefan!

What are you doing here?

Stefan!

Here's the letter of support

that we got today from Pristina.

"We Albanian students,

"despite being constrained by heavy police chains,

"we send to you today, a message of hope,

"and we reach out to you,

"Serbian allies.

"And we are right in loving you

"because today in Serbian cities,

"this narrow vision and provincial spirit is dying,

and a free, European, and universal spirit is emerging!"

See you tomorrow!

Same time, same place!

Until victory!

Milan.

Sorry.

Get lost.

Move!

You hear that? Get lost!

Leave, you fascist.

Stefan!

Stop!