Life is a miracleDirected by Emir Kusturica
Produced by Les Films Alain Sarde
Genres : Fiction - Runtime : 2 h 34 min
French release : 14/05/2004
Production year : 2004
DirectorActorsSynopsisLuka, a Serbian engineer from Belgrade, has settled in a village in the middle of nowhere with his wife, Jadranka, an opera singer, and their son Milos. He plans to build a scenic railway that will transform the region into a top tourist attraction.
Focused on his project, and blinded by his natural optimism, he remains deaf to the rumors of war that become increasingly persistent.
His life is turned upside down when conflict breaks out. Jadranka runs off with a musician and Milos is called up for service.
Ever the eternal optimist, Luka waits for his wife and son to return, but Jadranka doesn’t come back, Milos is made a prisoner and the Serbian military oblige Luka to keep guard of Sabaha, a Muslim hostage.
He quickly He quickly falls in love with the young woman, who was initially being held captive so as to be exchanged for his son. Production photos (16)
Production and distributionAssociate production company : Les Films Alain Sarde
Co-production : France 2 Cinéma
Foreign production company : Cabiria Ltd.
Film export/Foreign Sales : Wild Bunch
French distribution : Mars Distribution
Full creditsExecutive Producer : Alain Sarde
Screenwriters : Emir Kusturica, Ranko Bozic
Director of Photography : Michel Amathieu
Sound Recordist : Jérôme Thiault
Production Manager : Farid Chaouche
Press Attaché (film) : Jérome Jouneaux
Assistant Editor : Gordana Othnin-Girard
Continuity supervisor : Andjela Ilic
Production Designer : Milenko Jeremic
Music Composers : Dejan Sparavalo, Emir Kusturica
Costume Designer : Zora Mojsilovic Popovic
Sound Mixer : Bruno Tarrière
Technical detailsFeature film
Genres : Fiction
Sub-genre : Romantic comedy
Production language : Serbian
Nationality : Majority French (France, Serbia)
Production year : 2004
French release : 14/05/2004
Runtime : 2 h 34 min
Current status : Released
Visa number : 105.219
Visa issue date : 18/06/2004
Approval : Yes
Production formats :
35mm
Screening format :
35mm
Color type : Color
Aspect ratio : 1.85
Sound format : Dolby DTS
Official website : www.lavieestunmiracle.com
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