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6.5 / 10(6 votes)IMDb19701h 25mYugoslavia

Red Wheat

Rdeče klasje

Synopsis

An ex-partisan and current political activist sets out to Styria region in Slovenia to buy out the wheat from peasants and convince them to form the farming collective. His ostensible success (based on blackmailing rather than convincing), as well as his love defeat, make him disturbed and he kills an innocent man while performing a social mission.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Živojin Pavlović
Screenplay & Story
Ivan Potrč, Živojin Pavlović
Original Title
Rdeče klasje
Country of Origin
Yugoslavia
Spoken Languages
Slovenian
Runtime
1h 25m
Production Studios
Viba film, Filmska Radna Zajednica (FRZ)

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Živojin Pavlović

Screenplay & Story

Ivan Potrč, Živojin Pavlović

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Ivan Potrč

Department Leadership Roster

Živojin Pavlović

Živojin Pavlović

Director

Živojin Pavlović

Živojin Pavlović

Writer

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Red Wheat.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Red Wheat

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Red Wheat about?

An ex-partisan and current political activist sets out to Styria region in Slovenia to buy out the wheat from peasants and convince them to form the farming collective. His ostensible success (based on blackmailing rather than convincing), as well as his love defeat, make him disturbed and he kills an innocent man while performing a social mission.

Who directed Red Wheat?

Red Wheat was directed by Živojin Pavlović.

Who stars in Red Wheat?

The principal cast of Red Wheat includes Rade Šerbedžija, Majda Potokar, Majda Grbac, Irena Glonar, Arnold Tovornik.

When was Red Wheat released and how long is it?

Red Wheat was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.

Is Red Wheat based on a book or true story?

Red Wheat is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Ivan Potrč".