The Dervish and Death (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1974, The Dervish and Death is a drama film directed by Zdravko Velimirović, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Dervish and Death stars Voja Mirić as Derviš Ahmed Nurudin, Velimir Živojinović as Muselim, Boris Dvornik as Hasan Dželevdžija and Olivera Katarina as Kadinica, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Dervish and Death has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Dervish and Death page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Dervish and Death tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Dervish and Death (1974)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Dervish and Death change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Dervish and Death worth watching?
- The Dervish and Death holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Dervish and Death?
- The Dervish and Death stars Voja Mirić, Velimir Živojinović, Boris Dvornik, Olivera Katarina and Špela Rozin.
- When was The Dervish and Death released?
- The Dervish and Death was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.