Balkan Brothers (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 4.1
Released in 2005, Balkan Brothers is a comedy and drama film directed by Božidar 'Bota' Nikolić, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. This is the story of the multinational and ethnically conflicted assembly of apatrides from war torn ex-Yugoslavia, hired by a crippled war merchant to sew labels upon fake jeans and participate in drug smuggling ring. Forced and humiliated into doing such work they are locked up in a Paris cellar where they find out that their Western fate brings even worse temptations then the war in Yugoslavia that made them leave the motherland.
Who’s in it. Balkan Brothers stars Isidora Minić as Snajka, Svetozar Cvetković as Gazda, Goran Šušljik as Vule and Petar Božović as Mitar, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.1/10, Balkan Brothers has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Balkan Brothers page.
If you liked it. Fans of Balkan Brothers tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Balkan Brothers (2005)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Balkan Brothers change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Balkan Brothers worth watching?
- Balkan Brothers holds an audience score of 4.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Balkan Brothers?
- Balkan Brothers stars Isidora Minić, Svetozar Cvetković, Goran Šušljik, Petar Božović and Vojislav Krivokapić.
- When was Balkan Brothers released?
- Balkan Brothers was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.