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When Santa Was a Communist (2024): Cast & Ratings

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When Santa Was a Communist is a 2024 comedy drama directed by Emir Zumbul Kapetanović, starring Mario Knezović as Pjevač, Vanessa Glodjo and Mirvad Kurić. It runs 1 hour 26 minutes and was made on a reported $600,000 budget. IMDb users rate it 6.3/10.

IMDb rating
6.3/10
budget
$600K
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When Santa Was a Communist (2024) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 26m (86 min)
Genres
Drama , Comedy
Original language
Bosnian
Studio
Depo
Budget
$600K
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is When Santa Was a Communist About?

The premise of When Santa Was a Communist without spoilers.

In December 1946, a touring theatre company brings a Christmas play about Santa Claus to small towns in post-war Bosnia. Intended to spread holiday joy for children, the appearance of Santa Claus unexpectedly stirs up long-dormant conflicts and unresolved tensions among the adult population, revealing the lingering effects of the recent war and political divisions.

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Cast & crew

When Santa Was a Communist Cast & Characters

Mario Knezović leads the cast as Pjevač, with Vanessa Glodjo as Zumra and Mirvad Kurić as Burhan. Directed by Emir Zumbul Kapetanović; 36 actors are credited in all.

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Ratings

When Santa Was a Communist Reviews & Ratings

IMDb users rate When Santa Was a Communist 6.3/10.

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    6.3 /10

    116 votes

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When Santa Was a Communist FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, budget, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of When Santa Was a Communist, each answered in a sentence.

How long is When Santa Was a Communist?

When Santa Was a Communist runs 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).

When was When Santa Was a Communist released?

When Santa Was a Communist was released on August 21, 2024.

Who directed When Santa Was a Communist?

When Santa Was a Communist was directed by Emir Zumbul Kapetanović.

Who is in the cast of When Santa Was a Communist?

When Santa Was a Communist stars Mario Knezović as Pjevač, Vanessa Glodjo as Zumra and Mirvad Kurić as Burhan, among 36 credited actors.

What was the budget of When Santa Was a Communist?

When Santa Was a Communist had a reported budget of $600,000.

How is When Santa Was a Communist rated?

When Santa Was a Communist has 6.3/10 on IMDb.

Does When Santa Was a Communist have a post-credit scene?

No. When Santa Was a Communist has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is When Santa Was a Communist in?

The original language of When Santa Was a Communist is Bosnian.

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