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An Episode in the Life of an Iron Picker

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A pregnant woman cannot pay for a medical procedure and is sent home.

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Alissa Simon Variety 05/02/2014
As matter-of-fact as its mouthful of a title, Danis Tanovic's touching social-realist drama An Episode in the Life of an Iron Picker offers a modest, low-key glimpse into the struggles of an impoverished Roma family. Go to Full Review Stephen Dalton The Hollywood Reporter 05/02/2014
Robust and compassionate. Go to Full Review David Jenkins Little White Lies 04/25/2014
3/5
It's great to see an old hand going back to basics. Go to Full Review Vladan Petkovic Cineuropa 08/17/2020
It goes to the director's credit that he has expertly told a universal story with strong local edge. Go to Full Review Ben Nicholson CineVue 03/20/2019
3/5
Despite its flaws and grim veneer, Tanović's drama makes for compelling and touching cinema with something crucial to say. Go to Full Review Siobhan Synnot Scotsman 05/19/2014
4/5
Bleak, immersive story of a Roma family struggling to survive by salvaging metal. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Audience Reviews

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chris k 07/30/2020 A true story artfully presented by the people that experienced it, a story which reminds us - in such tragic nature - of all marginalised communities, the apathy towards them and how progress is still needed - even in one part of Europe. See more 07/03/2018 Refreshing to see some real people. See more 04/27/2014 Simple story of an iron picker and his wife's need for medical treatment. Mundane but highlighting the often neglected life of the less well off. See more 04/13/2014 "The mundaneness of misery can only be compelling for so long." See more 02/11/2014 Gripping true story. See more 09/07/2013 Great film, gritty and offers a hyper-real account of the family. There's a misery in this film that can be uncomfortable to watch but really hooks you. See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Danis Tanovic

Director

Nazif Mujic

Nazif

Senada Alimanovic

Senada

Semsa Mujic

Semsa

Sandra Mujic

Sandra

Danis Tanovic

Screenwriter

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An Episode in the Life of an Iron Picker

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Movie Info

Synopsis A pregnant woman cannot pay for a medical procedure and is sent home.
Director
Danis Tanovic
Producer
Amra Baksic Camo, Danijel Hocevar, Cédomir Kolar
Screenwriter
Danis Tanovic
Production Co
RAI Cinema
Genre
Drama
Original Language
Bosnian
Runtime
1h 15m