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1981 · Sjećaš li se Dolly Bell?

Do You Remember Dolly Bell?

In 1960s Sarajevo, a teenager enamored with Western rock music and hypnotism is tasked by a local petty criminal to shelter a young dancer named Dolly Bell, leading to his first deep awakening.

Official Oscar submissionDramaComing-of-AgeRomance
Director
Emir Kusturica
Writers
Abdulah Sidran, Emir Kusturica
Cast
Slavko Štimac, Slobodan Aligrudić, Ljiljana Blagojević, Mira Banjac, Boro Stjepanović
Production
Yugoslavia (Sutjeska Film / Tv Sarajevo) · 110 min

Awards and recognition

  • ★Venice Film Festival Golden Lion for Best First Work (1981)
  • ★Pula Film Festival Critics Award

Context

Marked the brilliant debut of Sidran and Kusturica’s collaboration, portraying the authentic youth subculture, humor, and atmosphere of 1960s Sarajevo.

Filming locations

  • Sarajevo Suburbs & Dom Kulture
    Sarajevo Canton

    Filmed in 1960s suburban Sarajevo neighborhoods depicting youth subculture and local community halls.

Sources and verification

Awards verified 2026-09-11 against festival and academy records; unverifiable claims were removed rather than kept.