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7.4 1h 47m

Do You Remember Dolly Bell?

Growing up in 1960s Sarajevo, a young man comes of age under the shadow of his good, but ailing father, but is attracted by the world of small-time criminals. He's hired to hide a young prostitute, whom he falls in love with.

Top Cast

  • Slavko Štimac

    Slavko Štimac

    Dino

  • Slobodan Aligrudić

    Slobodan Aligrudić

    Father

  • Ljiljana Blagojević

    Ljiljana Blagojević

    Dolly Bell

  • Mira Banjac

    Mira Banjac

    Mother

  • Pavle Vuisić

    Pavle Vuisić

    Uncle

  • Nada Pani

    Nada Pani

    Aunt

  • Boro Stjepanović

    Boro Stjepanović

    Cvikeraš

  • Živko 'Žika' Ristić

    Živko 'Žika' Ristić

    Čiča

  • Mirsad Zulić

    Mirsad Zulić

    Braco Šintor

Overview

Growing up in 1960s Sarajevo, a young man comes of age under the shadow of his good, but ailing father, but is attracted by the world of small-time criminals. He's hired to hide a young prostitute, whom he falls in love with.

Rating

7.4 / 10
88 Reviews
1 Popular

1 Reviews

  • deepkino
    deepkino
    6 Sep 18, 2025

    "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.

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