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202532 minGdocumentary

Behind the Smile

202532 minGdocumentary

Ten years after Vlada Divljan's death, his family discovers recordings made with a small camera that reveal his personal and musical life.

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Marko Đorđević

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Ten years after Vlada Divljan's death, his family discovers recordings made with a small camera that reveal his personal and musical life.

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Marko Đorđević

Marko Đorđevićdirector

Milorad Savanovićwriter

Marko Đorđević

Marko Đorđevićwriter

Vladimir 'Vlada' Divljan

Vladimir 'Vlada' Divljancast

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Vlada Divljan's family opens boxes of his belongings ten years after his death. They find recordings made with a small camera. These include footage of family moments, music sessions in his room, and band performances. The film includes his homemade animated clips set on a deserted island. Director Marko Đorđević presents this intimate view of the musician's life in a 32-minute documentary.

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