Do You Remember Dolly Bell?

Do You Remember Dolly Bell?

1981-04-10 • 1h 47m •
Comedy Drama Romance
7.4
User Score
79 votes

Overview

A young man grows up in Sarajevo in the 1960s, under the shadow of his good, but ailing father, and gets attracted by the world of small-time criminals.

Emir Kusturica

Director

Abdulah Sidran

Writer

Top Billed Cast

Movie Details

Status

Released

Original Language

sh

Budget

$N/A

Revenue

$N/A

Runtime

1h 47m

Release Date

1981-04-10

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Reviews

deepkino

deepkino

2025-09-18T20:14:37.111Z

"Every day in every way I'm getting better and better"! Emir Kusturica's feature film debut, Sjećaš li se, Dolly Bell? is a poetic coming-of-age story that subtly introduces the themes and visual style of a future cinematic master. Set in 1960s Sarajevo, the film follows Dino, a young man navigating adolescence and his first love. Unlike Kusturica's later, more chaotic films, Dolly Bell is marked by a gentler, more melancholic tone. It blends observational realism with moments of whimsical fantasy to explore Dino's inner world. The film is a crucial precursor to Kusturica's signature style, and it stands as a testament to his innate talent, earning him the Silver Lion at the Venice Film Festival.