Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases
Creative Foundations
Vanča Kljaković initiates the project in Yugoslavia, while Tomislav Sabljak drafts the original screenplay in Croatian and Serbo-Croatian.
Key Events
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Film Development Initiation — Vanča Kljaković begins development of the drama film in Yugoslavia.
Location: Yugoslavia
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Script Writing Phase — Tomislav Sabljak drafts the original screenplay in Croatian and Serbo-Croatian.
Location: Writing Studio
Artistic Collaboration
Alfi Kabiljo composes the musical score, and Vlatko Dulić steps into the lead role during principal photography.
Key Events
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Music Composition — Alfi Kabiljo composes the film's soundtrack under Kljaković's direction.
Location: Recording Studio
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Principal Photography — Vlatko Dulić performs the lead role during the 109-minute principal photography.
Location: Yugoslav Locations
Final Assembly
The team completes post-production, refining the 109-minute runtime for public exhibition.
Key Events
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Principal Photography — Vlatko Dulić performs the lead role during the 109-minute principal photography.
Location: Yugoslav Locations
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Post-Production Editing — Kljaković oversees the final editing and assembly of the 109-minute runtime.
Location: Editing Suite
Public Debut & Legacy
The film is released in 1979, contextualized within the broader cinematic landscape, and eventually archived as part of Croatian film history.
Key Events
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Official Film Release — The completed drama film is officially released to the public in 1979.
Location: Cinemas
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Cultural Context Comparison — The film is contextualized alongside other major 1979 releases like Apocalypse Now.
Location: Global Cinema
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Historical Archival Status — The film enters historical records as one of at least 400 Croatian films viewed by 2022.
Location: Film Archives
