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Broad Are the Leaves (1981): cast, story & where to watch

1981 · Film · ★ 6.3

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Released in 1981, Broad Are the Leaves is a war film directed by Petar Latinović, running about 106 minutes.

What it’s about. The action takes place in 1943 and today, and a Partisan school in Srem is in the center of action. A young journalist gets appointed to shoot a film report about the participants in the Liberation War from this area. In Srem village she meets common, simple people. She discovers that a free territory and a Partisan school was there. She also finds out that everybody acted as one. Deply going through all of those events, young reporter grows mature, identifying herself with the revolution participants.

Who’s in it. Broad Are the Leaves stars Bekim Fehmiu as Baja, Mira Banjac as Jovanka, Jadranka Selec as Jara and Ksenija Martinov as Anđa kao devojka, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Broad Are the Leaves 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 Broad Are the Leaves page.

If you liked it. Fans of Broad Are the Leaves tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Grave of the Fireflies, The Pianist and Apocalypse Now.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Broad Are the Leaves (1981)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Broad Are the Leaves change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Broad Are the Leaves worth watching?
Broad Are the Leaves holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Broad Are the Leaves?
Broad Are the Leaves stars Bekim Fehmiu, Mira Banjac, Jadranka Selec, Ksenija Martinov and Ivan Hajtl.
When was Broad Are the Leaves released?
Broad Are the Leaves was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.