Nuptials are interrupted by nuclear fallout in this Yugoslav satire of love and apocalypse.
ATOMIC WAR BRIDE
At a church in the country, eternally optimistic John marries Maria, his Atomic War Bride, as a war starts, planes buzz overhead and bombs start dropping. Though John is "mobilized" by the military seconds after the ceremony, he and Maria are reunited just in time for the Big Bang!
Atomic War Bride is a 1960 Yugoslav comedy, drama, and science fiction film directed by Veljko Bulajić about a couple whose wedding is disrupted by the outbreak of atomic war.
Synopsis
- Director
- Veljko Bulajić
- Writer
- Cesare Zavattini
- Release
- 1960
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Country
- Yugoslavia
- Language
- Serbo-Croatian
- Genres
- Comedy, Drama, Science Fiction
- Also Known As
- War, Krieg, Atomic War Bride, Original title: Rat
Why Cult
Watch as John and Maria's wedding is upended by an atomic war, blending nuptial nerves with nuclear fallout.
Director Veljko Bulajić crafts a war satire with clear anti-war sentiments, filtered through a uniquely Yugoslav lens.
The film fuses realistic destruction with irreverent humor, resulting in a surreal tragicomedy.
Bulajić enlists President Marshal Tito's army to add authentic military flavor to the escalating chaos.
Themes & Keywords
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Atomic War Bride about? +
Atomic War Bride is a 1960 Yugoslav film about a young couple whose wedding is interrupted by the outbreak of atomic war, blending satire, drama, and science fiction.
When was Atomic War Bride released? +
Atomic War Bride was released in 1960.
Who directed Atomic War Bride? +
Atomic War Bride was directed by Veljko Bulajić.
How long is Atomic War Bride? +
Atomic War Bride has a runtime of 84 minutes.
What genre is Atomic War Bride? +
Atomic War Bride is a comedy, drama, and science fiction film.
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