A 1951 Yugoslav spy film defined by its directorial vision, scriptwriting, and principal cast.
Story Structure — 3 Plot Phases
Production Background
The film is established as a Yugoslav spy production from 1951.
Key Events
Film Production Context — Spy film produced in Yugoslavia in 1951
Location: Yugoslavia
Director Introduction — Vladimir Pogačić directs the espionage narrative
Location: Production Studio
Creative Team Formation
Director Vladimir Pogačić and writer Oskar Davičo shape the narrative framework.
Key Events
Script Development — Oskar Davičo writes the original Serbo-Croateg screenplay
Location: Writing Room
Cast Assembly — Six principal actors are selected for the film
Location: Casting Session
Cast and Visual Execution
Six main actors are introduced alongside the black and white filming approach.
Key Events
Cast Assembly — Six principal actors are selected for the film
Location: Casting Session
Visual Style Setup — Production commits to black and white cinematography
Location: Film Set
Story Breakdown
Production Context — Establishes the film as a 1951 Yugoslav espionage project.
National Origin — Produced in Yugoslavia
Genre Classification — Spy thriller format
Directorial Vision — Vladimir Pogačić guides the cinematic execution.
Director Role — Vladimir Pogačić leads production
Cinematic Approach — Black and white filming style
Script Foundation — Oskar Davičo crafts the original narrative.
Writer Attribution — Oskar Davičo writes screenplay
Language Origin — Original Serbo-Croateg dialogue
Principal Cast — Six actors form the core ensemble.
Male Leads — Karlo Bulić, Severin Bijelić, Ljubiša Jovanović
Female Leads — Marija Crnobori, Sonja Hlebš
Supporting Actor — Aleksandar Stojković
Technical Execution — Filmmaking constraints and stylistic choices.
Color Palette — Strict black and white cinematography
Era Context — Post-war Yugoslav cinema landscape
A group of former members of the Gestapo participates in espionage activities, helped by a group of locals, dissatisfied with the new authorities. However, members of the Yugoslav secret police, the infamous UDBA, are on their track. This is the first Yugoslavian spy film.
