
When I Am Dead and White
Directed by Živojin Pavlović
Produced by Filmska Radna Zajednica (FRZ)
A darkly comedic portrait of a struggling vagabond's doomed pursuit of stardom in the Balkans, blending humor with melancholic resignation to fate.
The story about Jimmy Barka, a young vagabond who works as a seasonal worker. Having been sacked from the job, his dreams are to become a singer. As most of the things in the Balkans happen, he is destined to failure.
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Is When I Am Dead and White sad? Yes. More sad than 82% of films.
Does When I Am Dead and White end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 78% of films.
Is When I Am Dead and White scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.
Is When I Am Dead and White violent? Not especially. Less violent than 73% of films.
Is When I Am Dead and White easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
























































