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March 26, 2026

The cinema is open again: A mural dedicated to the legendary film has appeared, here's where it is

Yugoslav and Serbian cinematography have always had a special gift for black humor and social satire, creating works that do not age, but gain weight over the years. It is difficult to find a house in the Balkans where a quote from the workshop of Dušan Kovačević and Slobodan Šijan is not quoted at least once a week.

The cinema is open again: A mural dedicated to the legendary film has appeared, here's where it is

TL;DR

  • A mural honoring the classic Yugoslav film 'Maratonci trče počasni krug' has appeared in Niš, Serbia.
  • The mural features characters Đenka (Bora Todorović), Kristina (Jelisaveta Sablić), and Mirko Topalović (Bogdan Diklić).
  • It includes the iconic quote 'Ponovo radi bioskop!' ('The cinema is open again!').
  • The film's script was written by Dušan Kovačević in 1972.
  • The mural is seen as a reflection of society's continuing struggles.
  • A notable filming detail mentioned is that the scene with Đenka and Kristina was shot amidst private tension between the actors.

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