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The Scene of the Crash

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1971 | 87 min | Drama, Romance

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It was critically acclaimed, though it had almost no lasting buzz and soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
One for romantics and anyone who likes a story with emotional weight. Best on a quiet night when you're in the mood to feel something.
The mood
Warm and romantic.
The pace
Lets scenes breathe, at 1 hr 27 min. Done before bedtime.
What might put you off
  • It's in another language, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Made in 1971: an older pace and style.
  • Skip it if you need something light and fast tonight.

A young married woman Jelena finds about her husband's car accident from an unknown stranger named Vlatko, but also that he wants to be visited by his mistress rather than her. The encounter with her father, an ex-politician, will be another shock, but that's when she accepts Vlatko's courtship without being able to see his self-interested nature.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    Critically acclaimed

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 331 people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Zvonimir Berković

  • Ana KarićJelena
  • Rade ŠerbedžijaVlatko
  • Emil KutijaroViktor, otac
  • Stevo ŽigonNino, muž
  • Zvonimir RogozPeder
  • Vera OrlovićViktorova verenica
  • Zdenka HeršakRenata
  • Inge AppeltKonobarica
  • Nataša MaričićDunja, ljubavnica