Kordon

"The Cordon"

Oct 21 2004 N/A 1h 10m
Action, Drama

Yugoslavian filmmaker Goran Markovic directs the psychological drama The Cordon. Set in Belgrade over Easter weekend in 1997, the film involves a group of policemen who respond to the city's political turmoil. Due to the overthrow of Serbian leader Slobodan Milosevic, violence and protests have erupted all over the city. Patrolling the streets in a bus driven by Uros (Ratko Tankosic), the unit consists of Crni (Dragan Petrovic), Dule (Nikola Duricko), Kole (Nebojsa Milovanovic), and Seljak (Nenad Jezdic). They are led by commanding officer Dragon (Marko Nikolic), who isn't entirely sure what to do himself. Throughout their weekend-long shift, each man battles with his own personal problems as the political tension escalates. The Cordon won the top prize at the 2003 Montreal World Film Festival.

Plot

Set in Belgrade over Easter weekend in 1997, the film involves a group of policemen who respond to the city's political turmoil. Due to the overthrow of Serbian leader Slobodan Milosevic, violence and protests have erupted all over the city. Patrolling the streets in a bus, the unit is led by commanding officer Dragon who isn't entirely sure what to do himself. Throughout their weekend-long shift, each man of this unit battles with his own personal problems as the political tension escalates.

Written by

Goran Markovic, Nebojsa Romcevic

Directed by

Goran Markovic

Cast

Milutin Milosevic, Marko Nikolic, Dragan Petrovic-Pele

Crew

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Production Countries

Yugoslavia

Production Companies

RTS, Radiotelevizija Beograd, Viktorija Film

Languages

Srpski

Awards

1 win & 1 nomination

Scores
# of Votes
472
Average Rating
6.8 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA