Tempting the Devil

Tempting the Devil

1989 · 117 min · ★ 4.9 · Drama

Two themes arise from the story, themes that are interlocked: the theme of love and of man's eternal submission to traditional symbols. The director Živko Nikolić continues his movie saga of human nature. Both themes develop the mythical idea of temptation. It is basic human relation: from the intimate to the families' vying with each other.

Directed by Živko Nikolić · Written by Dragan Nikolić

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