The Flight of Dead Bird (1973)

Three brothers struggle to survive on the harsh, inexorable and melancholy plains of Slovenia's Prekmurje region. The oldest flees from home in search of a better living, the middle brother survives by refusing to comply with tradition and the youngest, who received his education as a vet in the city simply cannot get used to the slow pace of country life. Will their father live to see the day when respect for the traditional ways will heal the wounds of the impoverished land?

Genres: Drama

Stars: Arnold Tovornik, Majda Grbac, Jožica Avbelj, Polde Bibič, Tone Gogala