Scent of Quinces
Miris dunja
Synopsis
Set in Sarajevo during the 1941 Axis occupation of Yugoslavia, a local businessman rapidly amasses wealth by collaborating and maintaining close friendships with the Nazis. However, his financial success is complicated when he becomes deeply infatuated with a Jewish girl.
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Mustafa Nadarević
Mustafa
Ljiljana Blagojević
Luna
Irfan Mensur
Ibrahim
Izet Hajdarhodžić
Hamdibeg
Nada Đurevska
Azra
Semka Sokolović-Bertok
Esma
Boro Stjepanović
Alkalaj
Špela Rozin
Marija
Branko Đurić
Štorm
Zijah Sokolović
Huso Mujagin
Pavle Vuisić
Jozo
Zaim Muzaferija
Pekar
Živko 'Žika' Ristić
Efraim
Miroljub Lešo
Boro
Vera Margetić
Zora
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mirza Idrizović
- Screenplay & Story
- Mirza Idrizović, Karel Valtera, Zulfikar 'Zuko' Džumhur
- Original Title
- Miris dunja
- Country of Origin
- Yugoslavia
- Spoken Languages
- Serbo-Croatian
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Sutjeska Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mirza Idrizović
Mirza Idrizović, Karel Valtera, Zulfikar 'Zuko' Džumhur
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Mirza Idrizović
Director
Mirza Idrizović
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Scent of Quinces
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What is Scent of Quinces about?
Set in Sarajevo during the 1941 Axis occupation of Yugoslavia, a local businessman rapidly amasses wealth by collaborating and maintaining close friendships with the Nazis. However, his financial success is complicated when he becomes deeply infatuated with a Jewish girl.
Who directed Scent of Quinces?
Scent of Quinces was directed by Mirza Idrizović.
Who stars in Scent of Quinces?
The principal cast of Scent of Quinces includes Mustafa Nadarević, Ljiljana Blagojević, Irfan Mensur, Izet Hajdarhodžić, Nada Đurevska.
When was Scent of Quinces released and how long is it?
Scent of Quinces was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.