Portrait of the Poet with His Double
2002 · 110 min · ★ 9.0 · Drama
A look at the life and thoughts of France Presern, arguably the most prominent Slovenian poet, as well as historical background of his time. How our tragic hero became a symbol of Slovenian culture.
Directed by Franci Slak · Written by Matjaž Kmecl
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Pavle Ravnohrib France Prešeren -
Jožica Avbelj -
Ludvik Bagari Miha Kastelic -
Ivo Ban Maksimilian Wurzbach -
Manca Dorrer - V Veronika Drolc
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Nataša Barbara Gračner Ana Marija Khlunova - M Milada Kalezić
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Vlado Novak Pacnjek -
Saša Pavček -
Radko Polič Leopold Baumgarten - M Mario Šelih
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