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When the Dead Start Singing

1998 · 99 min Comedy Drama Adventure
5.3 / 10 · TMDB

At the beginning of 1990s, two Croatian emigrants, economically minded Cinco and politically minded Marinko, arrive in Croatia from Germany, homesick for their families and hometowns. In order to get a German pension, Cinco pretends to be dead and travels in a coffin. Soon, Marinko joins him because he is running away from an old agent of the Yugoslav State Security Service. On their trip in a motor hearse, Cinco and Marinko face many adventures, which culminate when they are stopped at Serbian barricades close to their destination.

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📋 Film Details

Original Title Kad mrtvi zapjevaju
Year 1998
Country Croatia
Genre Comedy, Drama, Adventure
Director Krsto Papić
Runtime 99 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.3/10 (3 votes)

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When the Dead Start Singing is an acquired taste at 5.3/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

Not every film is made for everyone. Read the synopsis, watch the trailer — you'll know right away if it's for you.

A classic from 1998. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

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