THE LAST STOP

Drama

Directed by: Jože Babič

Duration: 1 h 28 min

Format: Digitalno

Code: 430718

EAN: 3838898430718

A »black« drama about the deterioration of socialist ideals. The Last Stop is the first Slovenian feature film set in Maribor. Based on the screenplay by Branko Šömen, it was directed in a neorealist style in 1971 by Jože Babič. »In this film, Maribor is represented as a picturesque and inspiring film scene, where images of the industrial dullness and the down to earth opportunism of the weary lumpenproletariat melt into an almost Antonionian story of the alienation of the modern world« (Dr. Peter Stanković, film historian).

SYNOPSIS

Tone, a former partisan who once believed in an ideal and rightful society, is now barely able to make his living as road laborer. He has an ex-wife and a daughter who are living in his flat, he lives in a sub-let room. His relationship with the waitress Magda is also problematic. Because of his troubles with money, he lets himself be persuaded by his two colleagues, to help a group of emigrants to cross the border illegally. But an unhappy incident occurs on the border and Tone is wounded. He drags himself with his remaining strength to the partisan picnic, where he meets his comrades, who refuse to believe what he had done. Tone dies at the table.

ABOUT THE FILM

In the Last Stop play, among others, Polde Bibič (Tone), Majda Potokar (Magda), Dragan Nikolić (Dragan) and Arnold Tovornik (Franc). The screenplay was written by Branko Šömen, director is Jože Babič, director of photography is Rudi Vavpotič, editor is Olga Kršljanin Skrigin, production designer is Dušan Brajič, costume designer is Milena Kumar and make-up artist is Zorica Randić.

Film is available to watch and stream online i.e to rent for 48 hours or 14 days. With slovenian subtitles.