Who's Singin' Over There? 1980
Step aboard a creaking, vintage bus rolling through 1940s Serbia in Slobodan Šijan's darkly comic adventure Who's Singin' Over There? (1980).
Director: Slobodan Šijan
Cast
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Who's Singin' Over There? (1980) about?
A day before WWII's invasion of Yugoslavia, a chaotic group of travelers board a near-wreck of a bus in rural Serbia, bound for Belgrade. What starts as a bumpy ride turns into a comedy-drama about fate, fear, and the songs people sing to keep despair at bay.
Who directed Who's Singin' Over There?
Slobodan Šijan, the visionary Serbian filmmaker known for blending sharp satire with heartfelt storytelling.
Who stars in Who's Singin' Over There?
Pavle Vuisić, Dragoslav 'Dragan' Nikolić, Danilo 'Bata' Stojković, Aleksandar Berček, and Neda Arnerić lead the cast.
Is Who's Singin' Over There? (1980) worth watching?
With only 86 minutes of pure eccentric charm, this underrated Yugoslav gem is a delight for fans of offbeat dramedies. Its mix of dark humor and quiet humanity makes it a hidden treasure worth seeking out.
How long is Who's Singin' Over There?
The film runs 86 minutes.
About Who's Singin' Over There? (1980) — A quirky bus ride to war with Serbia's most unforgettable passengers
Step aboard a creaking, vintage bus rolling through 1940s Serbia in Slobodan Šijan's darkly comic adventure Who's Singin' Over There? (1980). As the shadow of war looms on April 5, 1941, a motley crew of travelers—gypsy musicians, a WWI veteran, a German sympathizer, a hopeful singer, and a nervous hunter—share cramped seats in a rattling relic. With Misko, the befuddled bus owner's son, at the wheel, the journey becomes a surreal carousel of bickering, longing, and unexpected camaraderie.
Šijan turns a simple country road into a stage for human folly and fleeting hope, blending gentle satire with poignant snapshots of life on the eve of catastrophe. The film's charm lies in its eccentric characters, each singing their own off-key tune to survival—whether through heartfelt ballads, political delusions, or the barrel of a shotgun. At just 86 minutes, this ironic fable captures a nation's mood with wit and warmth, leaving you humming long after the credits roll.