''Charuga'' (''Čaruga'') is a
1991
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Yugoslav film directed by
Rajko Grlić. Based on the novel by
Ivan Kušan, it tells a true story about legendary
Slavonia
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n bandit
Jovo Stanisavljević Čaruga.
During its premiere, ''Charuga'' was described as "the last
Yugoslav film", because its theatrical run coincided with the process of the Yugoslav break-up and escalation of conflict into the
Croatian War of Independence.
Others saw film as an allegoric portrayal of the rise and fall of
Communism
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because the film's protagonist (played by
Ivo Gregurević) used Communism as a pretext to get rich and enjoy luxurious lifestyle.
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1991 films
Yugoslav adventure films
Films directed by Rajko Grlić
Films based on Croatian novels
Films scored by Goran Bregović
Croatian biographical films
Croatian adventure films
Yugoslav biographical films
Croatian comedy films
Yugoslav comedy films
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