

10/04/1981
Overview
A young man grows up in Sarajevo in the 1960s, under the shadow of his good, but ailing father, and gets attracted by the world of small-time criminals.
Union film

Sutjeska Film

Kinema Sarajevo

SIZ za kinematografiju SR BiH

Televizija Sarajevo

IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0083089
Wikipedia: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q432986
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Review by: deepkino
Written by: deepkino on 2025-09-18T20:14:37.111Z
"Every day in every way I'm getting better and better"!
Emir Kusturica's feature film debut, Sjećaš li se, Dolly Bell? is a poetic coming-of-age story that subtly introduces the themes and visual style of a future cinematic master. Set in 1960s Sarajevo, the film follows Dino, a young man navigating adolescence and his first love.
Unlike Kusturica's later, more chaotic films, Dolly Bell is marked by a gentler, more melancholic tone. It blends observational realism with moments of whimsical fantasy to explore Dino's inner world. The film is a crucial precursor to Kusturica's signature style, and it stands as a testament to his innate talent, earning him the Silver Lion at the Venice Film Festival.