My Brother Aleksa
Moj brat Aleksa
Synopsis
The story of poet Aleksa Santic, visionary and romanticist, great loser in private life. The poet was born in strict patriarchal, rich trading family from Mostar, in conservative social environment, in controversial times in the end of XIX and beginning of XX century. As a young man, he falls in love with the Slavonian girl, Anka Tomlinovic, daughter of poor photographer, leaving her under pressure of his family. Later, he meets Zorka Solina, young and rich girl from Mostar who, again because of the interests of her family, leaves the poet. In his mature years, Aleksa Santic engages himself passionately in social and political life of his age. Disappointments, poverty, sickness and loneliness follow. And the certainty of early death. His older brother tells the story of poet's life, while he is dying.
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Branislav Lečić
Aleksa Šantić
Snežana Bogdanović
Anka Tomlinović
Alma Prica
Zorka Solina
Uroš Kravljača
Adžo
Aleksandar Berček
Brat Pero
Nada Đurevska
Majka Mara
Miodrag Krivokapić
Otac Risto
Gojko Šantić
Ata Sola
Tanja Feher
Tašta Pere Šantića
Mustafa Nadarević
Darinka Đurašković
Jozo Lepetić
Nikola Jurin
Tonko Lonza
Žarko Mijatović
Miodrag 'Miki' Krstović
Svetislav 'Bule' Goncić
Miodrag Trifunov
Tomlinović
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Aleksandar Jevđević
- Screenplay & Story
- Josip Lešić, Đorđe Lebović, Srđan 'Đino' Jevđević
- Original Title
- Moj brat Aleksa
- Country of Origin
- Yugoslavia
- Spoken Languages
- Serbo-Croatian
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
- Production Studios
- Forum Sarajevo, Beograd Film, Televizija Sarajevo
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Aleksandar Jevđević
Josip Lešić, Đorđe Lebović, Srđan 'Đino' Jevđević
Department Leadership Roster
Aleksandar Jevđević
Director
Josip Lešić
Writer
Đorđe Lebović
Writer
Srđan 'Đino' Jevđević
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About My Brother Aleksa
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What is My Brother Aleksa about?
The story of poet Aleksa Santic, visionary and romanticist, great loser in private life. The poet was born in strict patriarchal, rich trading family from Mostar, in conservative social environment, in controversial times in the end of XIX and beginning of XX century. As a young man, he falls in love with the Slavonian girl, Anka Tomlinovic, daughter of poor photographer, leaving her under pressure of his family. Later, he meets Zorka Solina, young and rich girl from Mostar who, again because of the interests of her family, leaves the poet. In his mature years, Aleksa Santic engages himself passionately in social and political life of his age. Disappointments, poverty, sickness and loneliness follow. And the certainty of early death. His older brother tells the story of poet's life, while he is dying.
Who directed My Brother Aleksa?
My Brother Aleksa was directed by Aleksandar Jevđević.
Who stars in My Brother Aleksa?
The principal cast of My Brother Aleksa includes Branislav Lečić, Snežana Bogdanović, Alma Prica, Uroš Kravljača, Aleksandar Berček.
When was My Brother Aleksa released and how long is it?
My Brother Aleksa was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 2h 5m.