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Starring

in Goran Markovic movie

DEJA VU aka REFLECTIONS

Here you are.

Thank you.

What's this?

What am I doing here, anyway?

Something came up, the pianist is ill and she couldn't come.

We're making great efforts to find a replacement. We are expecting new pianist.

But we don't know if she's gonna show up and when. I can't guarantee you that.

I'm out of here.

Why did a come here in the first place?

This is a ballet concert, some rubbish.

What's this? Medics? They are taking someone.

This must be the pianist replacement.

No, this is not possible.

That man... No, no. This is, this is...

I was 9 years old, and he... That was in 1971.

This man should have 60 years now, but he...

No, no... Think!

That's not possible.

That's him! No, wait. Pull yourself together. Maybe he just looks like him.

Come on, remember, remember everything!

Remember.

This is ridicilous! This man is so stupid. He's taking this test for the 23th time and fails!

"Jakovljevic Brothers" workers' university, december 1971

In Esperanto, the way of making words came from Eastern nations.

The basics mostly came from Latin and Germanic languages,

while there's largest influence by Slavic languages in the prefixes and suffixes.

Because of this neutrality, small countries

which cannot count on internationality of their languages, accept Esperanto.

In socialism, the following parole must come to the fore:

Let's repeat together:

No problem, comrade principal. He always listen to me.

Continue, continue.

Colleague Mihajlo. Colleague, hello?

Are you talking to me? - Yes.

Please, be kind and come to the next assembly.

Principal said that he knows that... You understand?

It will be political subject, so we need a quorum.

Thank you.

Fuck it, I always think about that writing test. Do we really need it?

Every candidate for C category is obligated to pass the writing exam from mother language. after passing the theory test.

We were just...

Don't whisper.

Comradess, are you looking for someone?

For how long you will be in this room? - Until 13h. Why?

You want to apply for karate? - No...

I don't want to apply for karate.

Maybe I can help you somehow?

Be sure you can't help me.

The contact with crowd is very important.

I surely don't look up or down, but around me. Straight in the eyes of the crowd.

Watch carefully. I'm making turn on the end of the runway.

I step forward with one leg. I turn nicely, and that's it.

I surely don't look at my legs.

I do everything without rush, awared that people are looking at me,

that i'm interesting.

He's late today. That faggot has come back to his lair.

How do you know that he's... - Faggot?

What else he is?

You think that we don't know about our enemy? That we don't have informations about them?

About who? - About thugs, artists, intelectuals.

They all give their asses.

Stole, don't.

You don't believe me? - I believe you, why shouldn't I?

You think if I'm retired that I don't know what is happening?

What's wrong with you, Stole? I never thought of that.

You liar! You are same as them!

When it was time for hunting bourgeoisie, arresting Stalinists, I was good!

I was good for eliminating Chetniks in Germany!

Once, UDBA was everything in this country! And now, they liquidated Rankovic.

One day you will meet your justice!

Good day, colleague.

Stop. Hands on your hip, pocket or lapel.

Sorry about yesterday. I didn't know you work here.

Temporary. I'm replacing colleague.

You stop, too. Why are you turning on heels?

We're turning like this.

What's mysterious about that?

To the right! We're turning to the right during bypass.

Come on. Excellent.

That was good. Are you a pro mannequin? - No, I was attending the ballet.

It's very important for model to have talented elegance.

Listen, pal! Leave me alone, will you? Mind your own bussines.

Be polite and leave the room.

Very well. If there's anything I can do for you... - Say hello to your wife.

What's funny? Walk!

Comrade principal, I need to speak to you. We don't have any room for our class.

How come? - Esperanto teacher took our room. The guy introduced midday classes.

That's impossible. Let's take a look at schedule.

Good day. - Good day.

Were you talking to me?

I asked: Were you talking to me?

Don't think that I'm... I'm your colleague. - Which subject?

I teach piano here. - What's all this about?

You know, I got tickets from our collective. It's hard to get them.

What? I don't understand you.

For concert. - What is this for?

If you're free tonight... A ticket for concert.

How much do I owe you? - Don't, please.

Thank you. Well, until tonight.

Fellas, you are here again. Come in, freely, this is all for you.

Good day. - Good day.

Why don't you teach karate, or piano maybe? Maybe someone wants to be a model?

What's with you?

Let's go. - What?

I'm bored.

Can we go to your place? - Excuse me?

We can't. I don't live alone.

Are you married? - No, no, it's...

Ok, we'll go to my place. But we have to be quiet so we don't disturb my dad.

Why are you afraid? This is Gipsy. Come.

This way.

Bobika. - Leave me.

Come on, Bobika.

My brother.

What's wrong?

Don't be afraid.

Just let yourself to me.

An artist is some sort of traveler.

Art is a path that artist is going through from the moment he look the world around him

until it takes him back changed and experienced.

The most beautiful thing is that these paths are never the same.

Definitely traced.

Many of them are wondering, trying to find the system that will orient them.

But many traps await them.

What is the golden rule today, may be a terrible mistake tommorrow,

or a hidden possibility the day after tommorrow.

Music is, on one hand, fictional metaphysics, and the final result on the other. The essence.

Nobody will find out what music really is, that's the beauty of it.

Your playing is bad, you know that.

But if you'd think more about music, maybe it will come. Try it.

If I want to show my purse, I will not do it like that.

I will gently move my purse from one hand to another.

Go.

The coat should slide easily. Head above shoulders.

Next. Just take it easy. Excellent.

What is it?

I wanted to tell you...

What's this now?

Take a look.

"I haven't slept whole night, because I'm thinking of you, my love. Your Mihajlo. "

Your are writing notes? What kind of rubbish!

Stupidity.

It's useful language recommended by UNESCO, and he behaves like that.

I know Obradovic, but you must understand him, too.

Driving classes are main contributors here. We live thanks to them.

I know, but these people pay their classes, too.

Olgica, you want a ride home? - No thanks. I live far away.

Nevermind, I'm going to Banovo Brdo.

You scared me. What are you doing here?

I have a stain. - Let me see.

Just stains and stains. This hasn't been cleaned in years.

Coffee, black wine and blood are the worst stains.

My son cut himself on white shirt. And I said to him to take it off 'cause nobody will wash that.

This babe is dangerous, I'm telling you.

Why are you spitting on the floor!?

Excuse me.

I'm so sorry.

What have you done, you motherfucker?

Sorry, I'm in a hurry.

In a hurry, eh? You are going to meet with your dear boyfriend.

They should put all of you faggots against the wall and shoot.

Excuse me...

Good evening. Sorry for coming at this hour.

I'm your sisters colleague. - May I help you?

Good evening. Excuse me for stopping by so unannounced. I'm your daughter's colleague.

Come on in. - We're working together in "Jakovljevic Brothers" center.

I teach piano there.

No. I really don't drink.

You say, your parents are born in Belgrade?

And do you know how many of us, real Belgradians, still live in this Ex-Belgrade?

There is my Olgica, my girl.

Where did you get the drink? - Mister bought it, it's his.

You have managed yourself, you drunkard.

Olgica.

And you're so naive! You think you can own me if you are kissing his ass?

Come on, Bobika. Get up. Get your ass from this bed!

What's wrong, my pumpkin?

I said like million times that I want my own bed! At least to spend nights alone!

I can't look at you anymore!

It's just that she always passes here, so...

What's with you? You scared me.

Forgive me please, I'm begging you. I shouldn't have done that.

What are you talking about?

You are so young and I took advantage of you.

I'm an old pervert.

You should get young and honest man, like that karate guy.

What rubbish!

What's funny?

That you used me. Nobody can take advantage of me, expecially some stupid karate trainer.

I take whatever I want and leave whenever I want.

Between us it could be over tommorrow or in six months, but that's little harder.

Do you understand? You have nothing to do with this.

You are chosen, and you decide nothing.

There is no need to write me notes and sneak behind my back.

Wait me in front of my house about 6pm.

Well, what do you think? - I don't understand.

Coat, boots...? - Lovely.

Like you know something.

That's pointless, it's just a waste of money.

And don't take me to theatre. Where shall we go, huh?

We can't go to your place. Who are you hiding in your apartment?

You old pervert!

Mihajlo.

Son!

Mihajlo, where are you?

Where's the kid?

Show yourself, right now!

Where is he?

He didn't get out? - No sir, it's locked.

Where's my child!?

For fashion review you always put a stronger make up.

You won't need that in your life offcourse.

May I help you?

Excuse me, miss. May I take a minute or your time?

Alright, but only a minute.

No no, not you. Her.

Sorry for bothering and thank you.

You know what?

Only when I fuck I don't care who I am and how I live.

I shutdown completely.

I forget that dad is drinking so heavily.

That nobody will send Bobika to surgery abroad.

It's so serious? His eye condition.

Very. He will lose it if we don't do something.

Only at these very few moments I'm really free.

Everything else: house, getting up, eating, going-outs,

driving in a tram, all those guys who harrass me...

It's all a nightmare which will come to an end eventually.

What?

Sometimes I think that death would be some kind of salvation for me.

You're crazy.

Do you know after how much time I sat to play piano yesterday?

After 24 years.

You teach piano and you don't practice at all.

Not only that I don't practice, but I didn't even touch it during that period.

Unbelieveable.

And why is that?

I don't know. Just suddenly, I don't know how it happened.

I couldn't touch the top of piano and the keys.

It wasn't working for you?

No, I was the best pianist in the class. They predicted me a bright international career.

Wait, something is not right here. You just stopped playing all of a sudden?

With no reason?

In the beginning it was like normal crisis of satiation.

But the more time was passing, I was more terrified of it.

Of who?

Whenever I'm alone with it, I feel like it's watching me cynically.

Who's watching you?

The Piano. That's...

I don't know how to explain this.

You talk about piano like it's a living being. Are you insane?

What's wrong? Why are you watching me like that?

Hello! Do you love me?

I love you. - If that's true, then you will give me somethng.

This.

You won't?

I will.

Is this that fool?

Who is he to bother everybody?

Olgica, wait!

Will you shut up, you peasant idiot!?

Open up, you bitch! You junkie bastard!

I will kill you, do you hear me!? I will strangle you when I get you!

I suggest that we consider the letter that's arrived from Youth Association, and then to the next point.

and get to the second subject at once.

Excess separation.

They recommend us to organize youth township delegation.

Then there is nothing to discuss about excess. Why are they offering this to us?

What do we represent?

�eljko, please, we are not the only candidate.

We are just one of many who have been offered youth township delegation.

I don't have to mention how is this important to us.

As we know, we finance ourselves and this could be a great advertising for us.

But, although there's a formal competition in progress, we all know who will win this.

Of course we do.

And who is that? - We all know who, that's a done deal.

Secondly, even if we dare to challenge more prepared and stronger than us,

there's still a debate over a scenario.

What scenario?

"One has to send a copy of scenario with very clear and precise details about its author,

"the type and way of performing the scenario. "

We must pay for that too.

Surely.

So what? - So what?

Who will write such scenario for us?

Comrades, I plea that we don't give up the candidacy so easily.

I'm sure that our collective has strength to organize such event

and that youth organization of this institution should not fall at the first obstacle.

Comradess is new here. She's not familiar with situation.

We are workers' university. We manage ourselves from courses.

Nobody among us could write such scenario.

I can write.

Silence please.

And what should we perform?

Hundreds of young people goes through this university daily.

So?

You think that they are not up to this task?

Girls who teach modeling already know basic scene moves.

Esperantists could recite, for example.

Between karate and modeling is not big difference.

Drivers could help, too, etc. etc.

Comradess, don't be silly.

Don't underestimate us, please. Karate is art, too.

We can help moving things physically.

What she said is true. There is no such thing we can't act.

I know, but we can't perform just anything. This whole thing must contain a certain level.

We can have that. There is a big artist among us.

His performance could be a big cultural event for whole Belgrade.

Comradess, you don't know his situation. He doesn't play for years.

Ask him yourself, don't talk on his behalf. - Don't be inhuman. The man is...

One cannot talk in his behalf here.

I could play Chopin's "Revolutionary Etude".

I think it fits thematically, too.

I don't understand why?

Because it's the only way to do something with my life. That's why!

One of my friends had a temporary work in a school, too. You know what she did?

She became the Community's president. Piece by piece... She joined the Party, too.

Let someone take for replacement now!

She got her own apartment after six months.

I don't know if I could play after all these years.

Of course you fucking will!

I can't take it anymore. I must get away from this horror I live in.

Do you understand? To save Bobika from that alcoholic.

He will lose his eye.

It doesn't have to be a real spectacular performance, anyway. You just sit down and practice, ok?

Quiet. My love, be quiet.

Bobika!

What are you doing here, you little jerk?

What happened?

Leave me fucking alone!

Sister.

You are whoring under my roof? - WHAT!?

What did you say? Under your roof?

I can go to hotel immediately, forever!

And we will see what will you eat and drink. Let me go!

I hate you!

You hear what i say? Play!

Play!

Play!

I hate you!

And you are some father!? You piece of shit!

And I'm living with you!

Who wears red?

I do.

You can't all take red. - Girls...

I thought we had a deal. We made a list who wears black and who wears red clothing.

Black, lift your hands.

You see? - We won't do it like this. �ivana, you have a list.

Eleonora Djukic? - Here.

What's this? Who ordered this?

The girl-director, I guess. We're just transfering the cloth.

What cloth? - A blue one. 150m of width. Let's go, boys!

You know what? This is a very tight schedule, I haven't managed to translate it yet.

Translate, what? - To Esperanto.

What Esperanto, who understands that? Foolishness.

She's completely mad!

Me and my students will stop cooperation at this very moment if we don't perform in Esperanto.

Are you insane? How do you imagine that?

People will watch confused while you speak rubbish in that stupid language.

What did you say? - Comrades...

Who gave you the authority to order million dinars worth scenography?

How can you expect from me to work if I don't have basic materials for the show?

How could you dare to spend millions of this collective's money,

when our scenario is not chosen yet for the event?

We from youth organization don't think like that, comrade principal.

If we played all cards safe we would achieve nothing.

We give our enthusiasm in something we believe, and if we fail we will not be sorry!

We don't work this for points, but out of love.

I've never imagined what ferociousness lies beneath that mask.

Why aren't you practicing but you hang around? Ha?

What kind of vulgarity. Talking to an older man like that.

That's enough! Go to sleep.

What are you doing!?

I'm playing!

He's playing.

Can't you hear that I'm playing!?

And he calls that playing?

And One and Two and Three and Four and stop.

That move should be like a predator bird! That's good!

Is that like in "Swan Lake"?

Let's go, one more time.

And One and Two and Three and Four.

Folks!

We got the organization! Our scenario was pronounced the best!

We'll be on TV!

Wait, Mihajlo. This isn't over yet.

It must be like in the movies. With tongue.

I dare, I dare, I dare, I dare, I dare!

I dare you, I dare you...

I dare you to play something on piano with no pants.

That's not fair!

Rules are rules. If he doesn't do it, he won't get his necklace back.

You knew that it was Mihajlo's turn!

Do it! Do it! Do it!

Mother must always be closest to her little son.

Have you heard about Mihajlo's father? Villains arrested him.

Who? - Communists.

I can't! You see it's pointless.

I see. You can't perform on TV like that.

Have you even practiced at all? - Yes I did, but that's not the problem.

What's the problem? What is it?

Strange things are happening to me lately.

Like what?

Deja Vu. - What?

Deja Vu, that's what they call it.

I already experienced this what is happening to me.

Do you understand? - No.

This moment now. I'm playing "Revolutionary" and you stand there. Just like that.

I have already experienced it.

Take it easy, calm down. You experienced this,

sitting there and playing Chopin?

I played a lot better back then.

And I was leaned just like this?

No, not you. Mother.

You don't say!?

Nice job, you're getting images from the past and you can't practice now?

Are you imaging something else, maybe?

Yes, like the first time I saw you.

What happened? Come on, remember.

I see some segments, some horrifying images.

I so hate when you're watching me dull like that!

Listen very carefully:

If this "Revolutionary" isn't perfect, I don't want to see you anymore!

You got that!?

Your class is cancelled. Tell mother your classes are suspended until further notice.

Are you mad!? You will wake them up!

They won't hear anything.

Move away, do you hear me?

Take your pants off, I have strength now.

Daddy.

Go back to sleep!

This motherfucker is completely mad, fucking bandit!

Tell me, what's wrong?

Who knows what you imagined in your head, rubbish!

I saw it with my own eyes. - What did you see?

Tell me what you saw, tell me? You are completely mad!

That's so foul, ignobly, low, you pig!

What have I done wrong, tell me!? - You're disgusting!

You were right.

Forgive me.

I won't forgive you.

You scared me. What's with you?

They won't let me in the hall. - Who?

Olgica. She threw me out! "Not until you are ready", she said.

But I've practiced, �ivana. - She's dangerous.

She won't let me clean either.

If you could talk to her.

I've said it that she won't let us enter either. And it's so filthy inside...

�ivana, you must. I'm begging you! Just ask her to come out.

Our Father who are in heaven, hallowed be Thy name...

Listen boy. - Mihajlo.

Mihajlo, you must decide who you gonna live with.

With your mother or your father? - You must decide. Speak.

Come on, you are grown up now. You can decide yourself.

His father must not interfere, that wasn't our deal.

Look, my client is standing aside.

Son, your mother and I are devorcing. We will not live together anymore.

We agreed that you decide who you wanna live with. Do you understand?

Come on son, make your decision. It's the only way.

With my mother.

Daddy!

Miss, what are you doing for God's sake?

Leave me, leave me alone! Leave me!

We are participating in this event!

I can't let you in now! I will let you when the broadcasting is over!

We will be late!

Olgica, how did you do it? Was it hard?

Yes, I must admit that it was very hard, but nothing is hard for us if we do out of love.

Were you doing it out of love? - Yes, especially me.

Open up!

Please be seated.

Traitors!

This trial is completed. Please give the final words.

Defended lawyers work very hard to prove that during the occupation they did nothing

but earning for their bread.

I must admit that I've believed that. They were just doing their work and nothing more.

How come, what are you talking!?

How could someone be guilty for doing their job in such hard times like war?

I will tell you no.

Boo! Boo!

Except if he's not an actor.

How can actor fight except denying to do his work?

What's his weapon of defence than refusal to entertain the enemy?

How to join those who are dying, bleeding, starving,

if not denying to climb up the stage? Actor can't act while his people is suffering.

If he does that, he's a traitor. A collaborator and a war profiteer.

He must postone his job until the war is over, if he's a patriot.

These people are not inoccent workers of cabaret. They are, by the facts

that they raised moral to enemy of their own people and that they were entertaining the killers of our

brothers and sisters, they've become criminals, much worse than thieves.

They are not actors anymore, they are traitors.

And for that, they have to get maximum penalty.

So comrades of People's court, I demand that these people must be

sentenced to death penalty.

This is his son!

Death to fascism, liberty to the people!

Death to fascism, liberty to the people!

Death to fascism, liberty to the people!

Death to fascism.

What are you doing? Get on stage.

Olgica, I must tell you. - Go, you understand?

I can't.

Who? Who should I film now?

Get back on stage, you will ruin everything for me!

I can't play, my dear. - You can. Please, please.

Let me go.

Stop. Where are you going?

Stop! Where are you going?

Let me go. - Control yourself man, control yourself.

Let me go, let me go!

Let me go! - Calm down, we are alone.

Don't move. I have something interesting to show you.

What's the matter, chicken? You are afraid?

Well, it's time to say goodbye to your life.

What's wrong mother, tell me. Mother, mommy.

Comrade, by the order of Communist Comittee I own half of this apartment now.

Be nice and remove your stuff.

How? I can't, my mother is ill.

Don't interrupt comrade, but remove your stuff.

Bring the cabinet.

Lower, lower.

Push it.

Push, I said.

Mother. Mother! Mother!

Neighbour! How about a drink?

"I have some bad feeling. I felt that the last time visitors came... "

Where is your stash!?

Thank you.

I couldn't. I haven't touched it for so many years.

Touched, what? What are you talking?

I don't understand you.

The piano, man. She forced me.

She forced me to play.

Let me ask you something.

Do you have a receipt how many of them she used and then ditched?

Excuse me?

Is she there?

But there is nobody there.

Calm down, man.

You motherfuckers! A whore house, that's what this is.

Bobika, run!

Bobika, where are you?

Are you there?

Bobika... Come on son, let's go.

I know you are there.

Boo! You think I can't find you?

There you are.

We must be quiet, so we don't awake my dad.

How come fur coat is on the floor?

What? - Nothing.

Hey.

I stepped on a fur coat, too.

Is something wrong? - It's alright.

He must be sleeping with dad.

Who is sleeping with your dad?

Nobody. Nevermind.

I'll go take a shower.

Neighbour!

Get in.

This way!

He won't let her go! He's strong as a bull!

Hit him! Hit the bastard!

Hit him one more time! - I can't, I will break his skull.

She's dead.

That's him.

There, only 10 meters from me.

Alive and tranquil.

Five seconds. That's all I need.

Just five seconds.

It's not common to take our patients for such occasions.

You saw it yourself. You saved us.

I know, but we're a mental hospital after all.

He's within the reach of my hand. God, how long have I awaited for this moment!

For a chance to crush this monster.

Now, now is the chance. I can do whatever I want, and disappear.

Do it, don't hesitate.

Do it. Now!