"Nacionalna Klasa" or "National Class" is a legendary example of Yugoslav film industry from the 70s and it's brilliance. It also represents Goran Markovic's most known title and probably highest accomplishment of his career.
Starting from 1955., Fiat 600 was assembled in Yugoslavia under the brand of Zastava. Over the years, it became a favorite four wheeler and the most present passenger vehicle on the roads. It was a national mascot, symbol of a thing we called "Yugoslavian Standard". Fabulous "Fica" was a first car for most drivers, while it represented the basic auto sport vehicle as well. For all those rally drivers out there, the primal step towards stardom was the championship called "National Class", a racing category under 785 ccm. The story of "Nacionala Klasa" tells a tale of Brana Mitrovic, a young and ambitious driver who waits for that big push and change in his life that would launch him to success. Though, it never seems to come... Together with his racing monster (more of a scrap in real life), Branimir nicknamed Floyd, will push to the limits both himself and the machine.
"Nacionalna Klasa" is an urban comedy, the best example of a humorous cinematic real life expression. Placed in the late 70s Belgrade, it shows aspects of everyday atmosphere, including the challenging and yet a bit comedic environment of Yugoslavian auto racing scene. It also touches the issue of army dodging. Back in the day, service was obligatory and many creative solutions were devised to avoid that year in the Yugoslav People's Army. Floyd will try some of them, much to his discomfort.
Acting - on the level as ever. A brilliant Dragan Nikolic was 100% up to the task, followed with great performances by Rade and Olivera Markovic, Mica Tomic, Bora Todorovic, Gorica Popovic, Bogdan Diklic, Voja Brajovic and all others. Yes, "Nacionalna Klasa" is definitely worth watching and remembering. It's a legendary flick from good old times - a must have in any collection.
Starting from 1955., Fiat 600 was assembled in Yugoslavia under the brand of Zastava. Over the years, it became a favorite four wheeler and the most present passenger vehicle on the roads. It was a national mascot, symbol of a thing we called "Yugoslavian Standard". Fabulous "Fica" was a first car for most drivers, while it represented the basic auto sport vehicle as well. For all those rally drivers out there, the primal step towards stardom was the championship called "National Class", a racing category under 785 ccm. The story of "Nacionala Klasa" tells a tale of Brana Mitrovic, a young and ambitious driver who waits for that big push and change in his life that would launch him to success. Though, it never seems to come... Together with his racing monster (more of a scrap in real life), Branimir nicknamed Floyd, will push to the limits both himself and the machine.
"Nacionalna Klasa" is an urban comedy, the best example of a humorous cinematic real life expression. Placed in the late 70s Belgrade, it shows aspects of everyday atmosphere, including the challenging and yet a bit comedic environment of Yugoslavian auto racing scene. It also touches the issue of army dodging. Back in the day, service was obligatory and many creative solutions were devised to avoid that year in the Yugoslav People's Army. Floyd will try some of them, much to his discomfort.
Acting - on the level as ever. A brilliant Dragan Nikolic was 100% up to the task, followed with great performances by Rade and Olivera Markovic, Mica Tomic, Bora Todorovic, Gorica Popovic, Bogdan Diklic, Voja Brajovic and all others. Yes, "Nacionalna Klasa" is definitely worth watching and remembering. It's a legendary flick from good old times - a must have in any collection.