If I knew more about Balkan history I think I’d’ve gotten more out of this film, a happy-sad look at life under the early days of Tito. We see the story through the eyes of a young child, though, so maybe being a little confused added to it, who knows? Young Malik is something of a dopey, fat Antoine Doinel literally sleepwalking through family and world history. Meanwhile all the adults are being cruel to each other as they cower in the face of change. A decent-enough movie with a circumcision scene you aren’t likely to forget soon.
