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PUNK UNDER COMMUNIST REGIME

Documentary about the Slovenian punk movement (1977–1985): the rebellion of high school bands against the Yugoslav communist regime. As Tito was dying, an explosive counterculture emerged in Ljubljana, which the authorities tried to crush through repression and the infamous “Nazi punk affair”.

...AND OUT COMES THE WOLF

A group of youths band together to break out of their hopeless small town. The story is inspired by Rancid and the '90s East Bay punk scene.

GO AGAINST THE FLOW

Late seventies, Poland. In a backwater town, Ustrzyki Dolne, a few teenagers form a punk rock band under the influence of the Sex Pistols. When Radio Free Europe starts a program for them following their letter, the communist secret service also takes notice of their rebellion. An officer makes it clear to them: Ustrzyki Dolne is not London, there will be no punk here.

Children of Socialism - Replace my Head

Otroci socializma - Zamenite mi glavo

2012

Documentary

6.5/10 (IMDb)

Director:

Brane Bitenc

Writer:

Brane Bitenc, Andrej Štritof

Length:

48 min

Language:

Slovenian

Cast:

Brane Bitenc, Darko Bolha, Roman Decman

The story of the cult band Children of Socialism (Otroci Socializma), often dubbed the 'Slovenian Joy Division'. Devoid of sentimentality, yet with a hint of nostalgia, the film chronicles the legendary new wave/post-punk group that reunited for a single concert after nearly 30 years. A journey into the Yugoslav underground music scene and the spirit of a generation.