Bastards of Utopia (2010): reparto, argumento y streaming

Released in 2010, Bastards of Utopia is a drama and documental film directed by Pacho Velez, running about 55 minutes.

What it’s about. Three Croatian activists struggle to change the world. As children, they lived through the violent collapse of Yugoslavia. But now, amid the aftershocks of socialism's failure, they fight in their own way for a new leftism. In the middle of the struggle, a skeptical American is won over by their cause and even goes to jail with them. The activists, whether clashing with police or squatting in an old factory, risk everything to live their politics. But as the setbacks mount, will they give up the fight? The film, shot during years of fieldwork with a Croatian anarchist collective, applies EnMasseFilm's unique blend of observation, direct participation and critical reflection to this misunderstood political movement. Its portrayal of activism is both empathetic and unflinching -- an engaged, elegant meditation on the struggle to re-imagine leftist politics and the power of a country's youth.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Bastards of Utopia has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bastards of Utopia page.

If you liked it. Fans of Bastards of Utopia tend to enjoy Cadena perpetua, El padrino, La lista de Schindler and El padrino II.