Crna macka, beli macor

R

Released Sep 10, 1998

2h 9m

Comedy

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83%

Tomatometer

35 Reviews

95%

Audience Score

10,000+ Ratings

When gypsy grifter Matko (Bajram Severdzan) is abruptly swindled by his own partner, he is unable to pay the large debt he suddenly owes. As an alternative form of payment, Matko forces his adolescent son Zare (Florijan Ajdini) into an arranged marriage with his partner's midget sister, Afrodita (Salija Ibraimova). However, both Zare and Afrodita find the marriage objectionable, and their attempts to escape the situation lead to a series of unpredictable comic escapades.

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Critics Consensus

Rambling and eccentric, Emir Kusturica's comedy captures the life and energy of the Gypsy family at the heart of the tale.

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Jonathan Rosenbaum

Chicago Reader

As with some of Fellini's late works, the energy and inventiveness, not to mention the juicy vulgarity, are so consistent in Black Cat, White Cat that you feel you can slice into the material at almost any point.

Apr 10, 2012

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David Parkinson

Empire Magazine

It's anything but subtle but the magnetism of the cast and sheer exuberance of the storytelling make this fairly irresistible.

Rated: 4/5

Apr 10, 2012

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David Stratton

Variety

A colorful, frenetic mixture of slapstick and folklore that stands a good chance of delighting arthouse audiences the world over.

Mar 26, 2009

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Gilbert Adair

Independent on Sunday

It's like a novel written entirely in italics, every single sentence of which ends with an exclamation mark. As there are people of whom it's said that they don't know their own strength, Kusturica is a film-maker who doesn't know his own brilliance.

Nov 27, 2017

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Ken Fox

TV Guide

There's a surprising warmth and even a little optimism behind Kusturica's gallows humor.

Rated: 3.5/4

Apr 10, 2012

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Total Film

It's ridiculous and self-indulgent, but Kusturica is so skilful, conjuring up one sweeping, sumptuous set-piece after another, that you can't help but go along for the ride.

Rated: 3/5

Apr 10, 2012

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Kojic S

The best film in existence

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/04/24

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Vazha P

In the right time at the right place.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/20/24

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Aender S

Absolutely marvellous this film. I don't speak Serbo-Croatian nor Romani but I always have a blast watching this film.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/17/24

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Valquria G

Tá incrível 👏🏼👏🏼🤩

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/25/23

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A S

Painfull to watch. Not much you can enjoy

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

08/06/23

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Audience Member

Madness and happiness in every minute. The style of its director seems very peculiar to me. 7/10

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/22/23

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Emir Kusturica

Director

Bajram Severdzan

Matko Destanov

Florijan Ajdini

Zare Destanov

Salija Ibraimova

Afrodita

Branka Katić

Ida

Srdjan "Zika" Todorovic

Dadan Karambolo

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Synopsis

When gypsy grifter Matko (Bajram Severdzan) is abruptly swindled by his own partner, he is unable to pay the large debt he suddenly owes. As an alternative form of payment, Matko forces his adolescent son Zare (Florijan Ajdini) into an arranged marriage with his partner's midget sister, Afrodita (Salija Ibraimova). However, both Zare and Afrodita find the marriage objectionable, and their attempts to escape the situation lead to a series of unpredictable comic escapades.

Director: Emir Kusturica
Producer: Karl Baumgartner
Screenwriter: Emir Kusturica, Gordan Mihic
Distributor: USA Films
Production Co: October Films
Rating: R
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: German
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 10, 1998, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 2, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA): $348.7K
Runtime: 2h 9m
Sound Mix: Dolby SR, Surround