No Problem (1984) — AI Story Visualization

Plot Analysis Summary

A troubled football club faces unpaid wages, sporting failure, and administrative confusion while attempting to revive its prospects through a stadium event.

Story Structure — 5 Plot Phases

A Club in Disarray

Match-day disorder frames the club's wider problems. Nićifor and other workers demand unpaid wages, while chairman Pajković is drawn into the effort to recover money owed by supporters.

Key Events

• Disorder Around the Match — Spectators complain about inflated ticket prices, hooliganism, and damaged fences. Location: Football match surroundings
• Nićifor's Daily Restrictions — Nićifor struggles with restrictions on using electrical appliances while trying to make coffee. Characters: Portir Nićifor Location: Club
• Workers Demand Their Wages — Nićifor and other workers confront the director over their unpaid salaries. Characters: Portir Nićifor Location: Club
• Chairman Drawn Into the Dispute — Club chairman Pajković is pressed to help recover money owed by supporters. Characters: Milojko Pajković Location: Club

Failure on the Pitch

An almost empty stadium and poor team performances lead to arguments among players and officials. Violence and a disputed decision interrupt a match, extending the club's disorder beyond its finances.

Key Events

• Empty Stadium and Poor Form — The stadium is nearly empty and the team's performances are poor. Location: Stadium
• Arguments Over Team Failures — Players and officials argue about the team's failures. Location: Stadium
• Violence Interrupts the Match — Violence and a disputed referee decision interrupt a match. Location: Football pitch
• Injured Man Seeks Treatment — An injured man visits a doctor, who treats his eye. Location: Doctor's office

Nićifor's Medical Dispute

An injured man receives treatment, while Nićifor pursues an invalidity pension instead of accepting glasses. The doctor's refusal adds another unresolved grievance to the club's troubles.

Key Events

• Nićifor Appeals for a Pension — Nićifor seeks an invalidity pension rather than accepting glasses, but the doctor refuses. Characters: Portir Nićifor Location: Doctor's office
• Credit and Wages Remain Blocked — With wages unpaid and bank credit unavailable, Pantić and club officials look for funds. Characters: Milenko Pantić Location: Club

A Plan to Attract a Crowd

With wages still unpaid and bank credit unavailable, Pantić and club officials seek another way to raise money. They plan to invite Lepa Brena and propose naming the stadium after her, while Pajković promises that workers will be paid.

Key Events

• Credit and Wages Remain Blocked — With wages unpaid and bank credit unavailable, Pantić and club officials look for funds. Characters: Milenko Pantić Location: Club
• Plan to Invite Brena — Club officials plan to approach Brena, hoping her appearance will attract people. Characters: Milenko Pantić, Lepa Brena Location: Club
• Proposal to Rename Stadium — Officials plan to name the stadium after Brena and present it as the members' wish. Characters: Milenko Pantić, Lepa Brena Location: Club
• Promise of Back Pay — Pajković promises workers their wages, but they remain skeptical. Characters: Milojko Pajković Location: Club

An Unfinished Ceremony

Nićifor receives a disciplinary notice and says he cannot hear the officials because he is in hospital. Brena arrives as the club prepares the presentation, but the account ends before the ceremony or payment outcome is shown.

Key Events

• Disciplinary Notice Served — Nićifor is served with a disciplinary notice and says he cannot hear the officials. Characters: Portir Nićifor Location: Club
• Nićifor Says He Is Hospitalized — Nićifor says he is in hospital while the disciplinary dispute continues. Characters: Portir Nićifor Location: Hospital
• Brena Arrives for the Event — Lepa Brena arrives as preparations for the stadium event continue. Characters: Lepa Brena Location: Stadium
• Presentation Preparations Continue — Club representatives introduce the team and look for a missing guest; the account ends before the ceremony's outcome. Characters: Milenko Pantić, Lepa Brena Location: Stadium

Story Breakdown

• Match Day Disorder — The opening match-day atmosphere reflects wider frustration around the club.
  • Inflated Ticket Prices — Spectators complain that tickets are being sold at inflated prices.
  • Hooliganism and Damage — Spectators also complain about hooliganism and damaged fences.
• Nićifor's Hardship — The club worker struggles with restrictions and unresolved personal complaints.
  • Daily Restrictions — Nićifor is forbidden to use electrical appliances while trying to make coffee.
  • Pension Appeal — He seeks an invalidity pension rather than accepting glasses, but the doctor refuses.
• Unpaid Club Workers — The workers' wage dispute exposes the club's financial distress.
  • Demand for Salaries — Nićifor and other workers confront the director and insist on receiving their salaries.
  • Chairman's Promise — Pajković promises payment, but the workers remain skeptical.
• Sporting Decline — Poor performances and unrest undermine the club's football operation.
  • Nearly Empty Stadium — The stadium is nearly empty as the team continues to perform poorly.
  • Interrupted Match — Violence and a disputed referee decision interrupt a match.
• Search for Funds — Pantić and club officials seek ways to improve the club's finances and prospects.
  • Credit Unavailable — The club cannot obtain bank credit while wages remain unpaid.
  • Invite Lepa Brena — Officials plan to approach Brena, hoping her appearance will attract people to the stadium.
• Stadium Naming Proposal — The club develops a promotional plan around Brena's popularity.
  • Members' Alleged Wish — Officials plan to present naming the stadium after Brena as the wish of the club's members.
  • Event Preparations — Brena arrives while representatives prepare the presentation and seek a missing guest.
• Unresolved Discipline — Nićifor's disciplinary issue remains open as the account approaches its unfinished ending.
  • Notice Served — Nićifor is served with a disciplinary notice.
  • Hospital Explanation — He says he cannot hear the officials and is in hospital.

Directed by

Milivoje 'Mića' Milošević

Key Cast

• Nikola Simić — Milenko Pantić
• Lepa Brena — Lepa Brena
• Jovan Janićijević 'Burduš' — Portir Nićifor
• Vlastimir Velisavljević — Milojko Pajković
• Jelica Sretenović — Pantićeva supruga