The Secret of I.B. Castle

Overview

'Tajna dvorca IB' is a balletic musical, dialogue-less, propaganda rendition of Cominterne's Resolution used by Stalin to regain his rule over non-Soviet communist countries, especially Tito's Yugoslavia. This film can be considered as one form of Tito's propaganda response to Stalin's demands. Set in a metaphorical state, it describes the alchemical creation of Resolution in a desolate castle where enslaved Communist leaders work under Stalin's command. When the Resolution, in shape of a young woman, is released to the public, workers and citizens despise her and she returns to its' creators, her fate showing them that Yugoslav people are against Stalin's rule. This film remains a curio even for the most knowledgeable connoisseurs of Yugoslav film.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

January 1, 1951

Original language

Serbian (Latin)

Spoken languages

NO LANGUAGE

Countries

Yugoslavia

Production

Jadran Film

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0371279