Mother Katina (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1949, Mother Katina is a drama film directed by Nikola Popović, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. The plot takes place during the Civil War in Greece, and it shows the fight of communist partisans, against the pro-Western, monarchist government. During the shooting, there was a discord between Yugoslavia and the Soviet Union because of the famous IB resolution, which caused Yugoslav authorities to stop supporting Stalinists. Tito's government acknowledged Greek monarchists as a legitimate government, and not wanting to remind the public of their ideological discrepancy, bunkered "Majka Katina" for a few decades.
Who’s in it. Mother Katina stars Nada Škrinjar as Majka Katina, Jugoslav Nalis as Mihajlo, Bert Sotlar as Jorgos and Jovan Milićević as Apostolos, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Mother Katina has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mother Katina page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mother Katina tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mother Katina (1949)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Mother Katina change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Mother Katina worth watching?
- Mother Katina holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mother Katina?
- Mother Katina stars Nada Škrinjar, Jugoslav Nalis, Bert Sotlar, Jovan Milićević and Miša Mirković.
- When was Mother Katina released?
- Mother Katina was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.