: The two young Roma musicians who narrate the story with their songs were real-life brothers and amateur actors, adding a raw, authentic energy to the film.
Despite being considered one of the greatest films in Balkan history, it was made under extreme constraints: : The entire movie was shot in just 21 days . Ko to tamo peva (1980)
: Filming took place in early 1980. When the Yugoslav leader Josip Broz Tito died on May 4, the country entered a period of official mourning. This caused major delays and forced the cancellation of a planned circus tour that was supposed to provide wild animals for the final bombing scene. The Real-Life "Miško" and Cast : The two young Roma musicians who narrate
The story of the legendary Serbian film ( Ko to tamo peva , 1980) is as much about the chaotic production behind the scenes as it is about the colorful characters on the bus. Production Under Pressure When the Yugoslav leader Josip Broz Tito died
The film's iconic bus ride features a "microcosm" of pre-war Serbian society:
: The production had very limited funds, which forced the crew to be highly inventive.