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Do Not Mention the Cause of Death (1968): Cast

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Do Not Mention the Cause of Death is a 1968 drama directed by Jovan Živanović, starring Velimir Živojinović as Mitar Velimirović, Pavle Vuisić and Nikola Simić. It runs 1 hour 19 minutes.

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Do Not Mention the Cause of Death (1968) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 19m (79 min)
Genre
Drama
Original language
Serbo-croatian
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Do Not Mention the Cause of Death About?

The premise of Do Not Mention the Cause of Death without spoilers.

Set during World War II, a humble village dyer tries to ease his community’s sorrow by providing black paint for mourning, but the supply runs out as death outpaces his efforts. After his wife is raped, the trusting dyer places faith in his godfather—a shrewd black‑market dealer—and begins distributing free canvases. In the midst of grief, the villagers struggle to discern whether the aid stems from genuine compassion or hidden malice.

Do Not Mention the Cause of Death Themes & Keywords

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  • year 1941
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  • catastrophe
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Cast & crew

Do Not Mention the Cause of Death Cast & Characters

Velimir Živojinović leads the cast as Mitar Velimirović, with Pavle Vuisić as Jagoš and Nikola Simić as Fotograf. Directed by Jovan Živanović; 15 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Jovan Živanović

More films directed by Jovan Živanović: A Naive Person, And God Created a Tavern Singer, How Romeo and Juliet Loved Each Other and Seduction by the Sea.

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Details

Do Not Mention the Cause of Death Also Known As

Also known as “О причине смерти не упоминать”.

Also known as
  • О причине смерти не упоминать

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Do Not Mention the Cause of Death FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Do Not Mention the Cause of Death, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Do Not Mention the Cause of Death?

Do Not Mention the Cause of Death runs 1 hour 19 minutes (79 minutes).

When was Do Not Mention the Cause of Death released?

Do Not Mention the Cause of Death was released on April 16, 1968.

Who directed Do Not Mention the Cause of Death?

Do Not Mention the Cause of Death was directed by Jovan Živanović.

More films by Jovan Živanović

Who is in the cast of Do Not Mention the Cause of Death?

Do Not Mention the Cause of Death stars Velimir Živojinović as Mitar Velimirović, Pavle Vuisić as Jagoš and Nikola Simić as Fotograf, among 15 credited actors.

Does Do Not Mention the Cause of Death have a post-credit scene?

No. Do Not Mention the Cause of Death has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Do Not Mention the Cause of Death in?

The original language of Do Not Mention the Cause of Death is Serbo-croatian.

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