The Flag

The Flag

1949 · 99 min · ★ 6.2 · Drama, War

Story about famous ballet dancer Marija who was horrified by the terror of Ustasha regime, and joined the partisans.

Directed by Branko Marjanović · Written by Joža Horvat

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