There Are No Small Gods

Name: There Are No Small Gods
Director: Radivoje 'Lola' Đukić
Genre: Comedy
Released: 1961-01-01
Duration: 103 min
Cast: Vera Ilić-Đukić, Pavle Vuisić, Tatjana Beljakova

1961Dir. Radivoje 'Lola' Đukić1h 43m

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About This Movie

So, 'There Are No Small Gods' is a real gem from 1961. Directed by Radivoje 'Lola' Đukić, it dives into the mundane life of a roadside motel where nothing much happens—until the waiter Raka gets a promotion to DE chief. The guy's transformation is quite the spectacle; he becomes this tiny tyrant, and the absurdity really creeps in as he starts acting like a deity over his small realm. The pacing has this languid feel, almost mirroring the boredom of the setting, but it picks up nicely with Raka's antics. The performances are a mix of deadpan and absurdity, really driving home the themes of power and ego. It’s a quirky take on how authority can distort people, all wrapped in that classic comedy vibe. Definitely has its own unique flavor for anyone into vintage cinema.

Absurdity in power dynamicsDeadpan performancesQuirky 1960s comedy atmosphere