Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases
Production Foundations
Establishes the Yugoslav setting and 1963 release timeframe for the drama.
Key Events
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Yugoslav Production Setup — Drama film officially produced in Yugoslavia in 1963. Location: Yugoslavia
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Creative Team Credits — Director Jože Babič leads script by Dane Škerl and composer Dane Škerl. Location: Production Studio
Creative Assembly
Highlights the director, scriptwriter, and composer behind the film.
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Principal Cast Introduction — Six main actors are formally introduced as the core ensemble. Location: Film Credits
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Language and Audio Design — Script originally written in Serbo-Croateg with original musical score. Location: Post-Production
Ensemble Presentation
Introduces the six principal actors who form the core cast.
Key Events
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Language and Audio Design — Script originally written in Serbo-Croateg with original musical score. Location: Post-Production
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1963 Release Context — Film released alongside major international titles of the era. Location: Cinema Landscape
Historical Placement
Positions the film within the cinematic landscape of 1963.
Key Events
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1963 Release Context — Film released alongside major international titles of the era. Location: Cinema Landscape
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Cultural Reception Window — Viewed within the broader context of Yugoslav cinema history. Location: Audience
The conflict between a reactionary surgeon and his progressive son over new methods of surgery.
