The Optimists
Optimisti
Synopsis
Five scenarios in which people have trouble distinguishing truth from illusions. Each segment reflects the motto of Voltaire's Candide: "Optimism is insisting everything is good, when everything is bad."
Top Cast
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Lazar Ristovski
Profesor Gavrilo / Simon / Pokojni Ratomir / Gazda Pera / Aleksa Pantić
Bojana Novaković
Marina
Petar Božović
Inspektor
Tihomir Arsić
Pipović
Nebojša Glogovac
Dr Milo Petrović
Nebojša Milovanović
Bolesni mladić
Slavko Štimac
Otac slepe devojke
Dragan Jovanović
Golub
Mira Banjac
Baba kockarka
Viktor Savić
Ilija
Lazar Milošević
Mali Dimitrije
Danica Ristovski
Simonova žena
Vladimir Jevtović
Ilijin stric
Boro Stjepanović
Nervozni čovek
Aleksandra Pleskonjić Ilić
Majka bolesnog mladića
Ivan Bekjarev
Šef kazina
Gordana Marić
Ilijina majka
Milorad Kapor
Kockar
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Goran Paskaljević
- Screenplay & Story
- Vladimir Paskaljević, Goran Paskaljević
- Original Score
- Aleksandar Simić
- Original Title
- Optimisti
- Country of Origin
- Serbia, Spain, Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- Serbian
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Nova Film, Wanda Visión, Zepter International, Swiss Effects Film GmbH, Zillion Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Goran Paskaljević
Vladimir Paskaljević, Goran Paskaljević
Aleksandar Simić
Milan Spasić
Department Leadership Roster
Goran Paskaljević
Director
Vladimir Paskaljević
Writer
Goran Paskaljević
Writer
Aleksandar Simić
Original Music Composer
Milan Spasić
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Optimists
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Optimists about?
Five scenarios in which people have trouble distinguishing truth from illusions. Each segment reflects the motto of Voltaire's Candide: "Optimism is insisting everything is good, when everything is bad."
Who directed The Optimists?
The Optimists was directed by Goran Paskaljević.
Who stars in The Optimists?
The principal cast of The Optimists includes Lazar Ristovski, Bojana Novaković, Petar Božović, Tihomir Arsić, Nebojša Glogovac.
When was The Optimists released and how long is it?
The Optimists was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for The Optimists?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Optimists was composed by Aleksandar Simić.