The Adventures of Borivoje Surdilovic

The Adventures of Borivoje Surdilovic

1980 · 88 min · ★ 7.2 · Drama, Comedy

Fascinated by his friend's success abroad, an out-of-work barber Šurda tries his luck in Germany. Incapable to accept any job that would suit him, he returns to his homeland in disappointment. Based on a popular TV serial "Hot Wind" ("Vruć vetar").

Directed by Aleksandar Đorđević · Written by Sinisa Pavic

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