Vortex (1964)
A Yugoslavian anthology war drama weaving three devastating stories of impossible choices, loyalty, and fate under occupation.
Vortex - Movie Information
- Original Title: Vrtlog
- Release Year: 1964
- Directed by: Gojko Šipovac, Hajrudin 'Šiba' Krvavac
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Drama, War
- Runtime: 1h 18m
- Original Language: SH
- Spoken Languages: Serbo-Croatian
- Release Date (Theatrical): July 1, 1964 (YU)
- Production Companies: Bosna Film
- Production Countries: Yugoslavia
Vortex - Plot
Yugoslavian anthology movie with three stories. "Father": Germans are taking hostages, peasants from local fields. One old man is begging for German officer to release his sons. Officer offers him releasing of one of his sons, but other will be shot. "Swamp": Two Partisans are in swamp, surrounded by enemies. One of them is wounded, and other one wants to save him by any cost. "Ada": Story about twist of fate, when father and son find them self on different side of the gunpoint.
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Vortex - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Gojko Šipovac
- Hajrudin 'Šiba' Krvavac
Main Cast
- Lojze Potokar
- Branko Pleša
- Janez Vrhovec
- Dušan Janićijević
- Pavle Vuisić
- Zlatko Madunić
- Dušan Golumbovski
- Aleksandar Micić
- Ante Kaštelan
- Jozo Lepetić
Writers
- Momčilo Milankov
- Stevan Bulajić
- Milinko Aleksić
Vortex - FAQs
What are the three stories in Vortex?
Vortex tells three separate wartime stories. "Father" follows an old man pleading with a German officer to spare his sons. "Swamp" puts two Partisans in a desperate survival situation. "Ada" delivers a gut-punch twist when a father and son end up on opposite sides of a gun.
Who directed the 1964 film Vortex?
Vortex was co-directed by Gojko Šipovac and Hajrudin 'Šiba' Krvavac. Krvavac would go on to become one of the most celebrated directors in Yugoslav cinema, known for his acclaimed Partisan action films of the 1970s.
What is Vortex (1964) about?
Vortex is a Yugoslav anthology war drama set during World War II. Its three interconnected stories explore moral extremes — a father forced to choose between sons, two Partisans trapped in a swamp, and a devastating encounter between a father and son fighting on opposing sides.
Who are the main actors in Vortex?
The cast features some of the finest actors from the former Yugoslavia, including Lojze Potokar, Branko Pleša, Janez Vrhovec, Dušan Janićijević, Pavle Vuisić, Zlatko Madunić, Dušan Golumbovski, Aleksandar Micić, Ante Kaštelan, and Jozo Lepetić.
Is Vortex based on a true story?
Vortex is not based on a single documented true story, but its three segments draw deeply on the real human experiences of occupied Yugoslavia during World War II. The moral dilemmas depicted — hostage-taking, partisan survival, and divided families — reflect documented wartime realities of the region.
What genre is the 1964 film Vortex?
Vortex sits squarely in the Drama and War genres. As a Yugoslav anthology film, it leans heavily into the human cost of conflict rather than battlefield action, making it a thoughtful, character-driven wartime drama in the tradition of Eastern European cinema of the 1960s.
When was Vortex (1964) released?
Vortex was released on July 1, 1964, in Yugoslavia. Produced by Bosna Film, it was part of a vibrant wave of Yugoslav war cinema that emerged in the 1960s, exploring the moral and human dimensions of the Second World War from a distinctly Balkan perspective.
What are similar films to Vortex (1964)?
If Vortex resonates with you, try Underground (1995), Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence (1983), Miracle at St. Anna (2008), or The Forgotten Battle (2021). For more Yugoslav-flavored wartime drama, Signal Over the City (1960) and The Auschwitz Report (2021) are also worth your time.
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