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Death of a Man in the Balkans (2012): Cast, Box Office & Plot

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Death of a Man in the Balkans is a 2012 comedy directed by Miroslav Momčilović, starring Nikola Kojo as Kompozitor/Branko Matić, Emir Hadžihafizbegović and Radoslav 'Rale' Milenković. It runs 1 hour 20 minutes and earned $160,382 worldwide.

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Released
Runtime
1h 20m (80 min)
Genre
Comedy
Original language
Serbian
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The story

What Is Death of a Man in the Balkans About?

The premise of Death of a Man in the Balkans without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A lonely composer committed suicide in his apartment in Belgrade. Unaware of the camera catching them, neighbours and other people, shows their inappropriate behavior.

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Cast & crew

Death of a Man in the Balkans Cast & Characters

Nikola Kojo leads the cast as Kompozitor/Branko Matić, with Emir Hadžihafizbegović as Aca and Radoslav 'Rale' Milenković as Vesko. Directed by Miroslav Momčilović; 15 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Miroslav Momčilović

More films directed by Miroslav Momčilović: Weekend with Pops, A Stinking Fairytale, Wait for Me and I Will Not Come and Seven and a Half.

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Plot

Death of a Man in the Balkans Plot Summary

What happens in Death of a Man in the Balkans from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

An introverted loner who composes music for a living, Nikola Kojo, commits suicide in a Belgrade apartment in front of his web camera. Drawn by the gunshots, his neighbours, the handyman Emir Hadžihafizbegović as Aca and the bean-loving Radoslav ‘Rale’ Milenković as Vesko, gather in the dead man’s apartment waiting for the paramedics, police, and forensic investigator to show up. Their respective wives Nataša Ninković as Nada and Anita Mančić as Vera also come in and out. They pass time by eating, drinking, playing chess, and telling stories of the deceased man unaware that the webcam is still running. They extol his music though nobody can quite remember his name.

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The whole story of Death of a Man in the Balkans, scene by scene

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Box office

Death of a Man in the Balkans Box Office

Death of a Man in the Balkans grossed $160,382 worldwide.

2012 box office

Worldwide gross

$160.4K

International
$160.4K
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Death of a Man in the Balkans Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Death of a Man in the Balkans.

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How Well Do You Know Death of a Man in the Balkans?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What was the profession of the man who committed suicide in the Belgrade apartment?

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Death of a Man in the Balkans Also Known As

5 alternative titles, including “Smrt čoveka na Balkanu” and “Смърт на човек от Балканите”.

Also known as
  • Smrt čoveka na Balkanu
  • Смърт на човек от Балканите
  • Smrt čovjeka na Balkanu
  • Смерть человека на Балканах
  • Smrt člověka na Balkáně

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Death of a Man in the Balkans FAQ: Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Death of a Man in the Balkans, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Death of a Man in the Balkans?

Death of a Man in the Balkans runs 1 hour 20 minutes (80 minutes).

When was Death of a Man in the Balkans released?

Death of a Man in the Balkans was released on November 15, 2012.

Who directed Death of a Man in the Balkans?

Death of a Man in the Balkans was directed by Miroslav Momčilović.

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Who is in the cast of Death of a Man in the Balkans?

Death of a Man in the Balkans stars Nikola Kojo as Kompozitor/Branko Matić, Emir Hadžihafizbegović as Aca and Radoslav 'Rale' Milenković as Vesko, among 15 credited actors.

How much did Death of a Man in the Balkans make at the box office?

Death of a Man in the Balkans grossed $160,382 worldwide.

Does Death of a Man in the Balkans have a post-credit scene?

No. Death of a Man in the Balkans has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Death of a Man in the Balkans in?

The original language of Death of a Man in the Balkans is Serbian.

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