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The Dervish and Death
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The Dervish and Death

1974 · 105 min Drama
5.9 / 10 · TMDB

Ahmet Nurudin is a dervish and head of the Islamic monastery of the Mevlevi order in Sarajevo. He is a personification of morale and dogmatic belief, everything that Muslim religion of the Ottoman rule rests on. Throughout his life, the atmosphere of the city, the relations with the judge and the mechanism of government, the image of Ottoman Empire at the beginning of the nineteenth century is being revealed. Based on a highly praised novel by Meša Selimović.

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The Dervish and Death has mixed reviews with a rating of 5.9/10. Good for a relaxed evening without high expectations.

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 1974. 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.

— MovieFinder Editorial

🎭 Cast

Vojislav Mirić

Vojislav Mirić

Derviš Ahmed Nurudin

Velimir Živojinović

Velimir Živojinović

Muselim

Boris Dvornik

Boris Dvornik

Hasan Dželevdžija

Olivera Katarina

Olivera Katarina

Kadinica

Špela Rozin

Špela Rozin

Dubrovčanka

Faruk Begolli

Faruk Begolli

Mula Jusuf

Branko Pleša

Branko Pleša

Kadija

Abdurrahman Shala

Abdurrahman Shala

Tatarin

Pavle Vuisić

Pavle Vuisić

Muftija

Veljko Mandić

Veljko Mandić

Karazaim

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