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The Red and the Black (1985)

The Red and the Black (1985)

Drama Romance History
Release Date: 1985, May 25
Directors: Miroslav Mikuljan
Countries: Yugoslavia
Production: Jadran Film, Jadran Film
Cast: Charles Millot, Igor Galo, Ilija Ivezić, Miodrag 'Miki' Krstović, Radko Polič, Ivo Gregurević, Miroljub Lešo, Milan Štrljić, Ivan Bekjarev, Semka Sokolović-Bertok, Vicko Ruić, Krunoslav Šarić

Overview:

This film is the true story of the creation of Labin Republic in 1921. When Italy annexed Istria, Labin area that is very rich in coal became strategically important for the new government. Domestic Croatian and Slovene population were disappointed by the method of the Kingdom of Yugoslavia of selling foreigners. Accumulated social problems and the growing terror of Italians lead to great miners' strike, led by favorite union leader Ivan Pipan. The strikers will be join young miner Ive Blazina, who as commander of the Red Guard workers struggles for the mining republic and the love of beautiful Mary Brezac. The sudden intervention of the Italian army destroys their dreams, and resigned Pipan surrenders. But not everyone agrees with his behavior.

Keywords:

miners strike istria