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Nuptials are interrupted by nuclear fallout in this Yugoslav satire of love and apocalypse.

ATOMIC WAR BRIDE

1960 · 01:24:00 · NR · Comedy / Drama / Science Fiction · IMDB TMDB

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!

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What is Atomic War Bride about?

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

This conventional post-nuclear holocaust drama from Yugoslav director Veljko Bulajic seems to be at cross purposes. On the one hand, its anti-war sentiments are clear, as well as its realistic scenarios of destruction, and on the other hand, the director and scripter Cesar Zavatini have turned the story into a satire. At the center of focus is a young couple who were getting married when the atomic bombs changed the face of the planet, and through the couple's own dilemma the greater picture is glimpsed. Assisting Eva Krizevska, Anton Vrdoljak, Zlatko Madunic, and other actors is President Marshal Tito's army.
Details & Specs
Director
Veljko Bulajić
Writer
Cesare Zavattini
Release
1960
Runtime
1h 24m
Country
Yugoslavia
Language
Serbo-Croatian
Also Known As
War, Krieg, Atomic War Bride, Original title: Rat

Why Cult

Atomic Marriage Premise

Watch as John and Maria's wedding is upended by an atomic war, blending nuptial nerves with nuclear fallout.

Yugoslav Satire

Director Veljko Bulajić crafts a war satire with clear anti-war sentiments, filtered through a uniquely Yugoslav lens.

Tragicomic Tone

The film fuses realistic destruction with irreverent humor, resulting in a surreal tragicomedy.

President Tito’s Army Cameo

Bulajić enlists President Marshal Tito's army to add authentic military flavor to the escalating chaos.

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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