Djekna Hasn't Died Yet, and We Don't Know When Will She (1988)
"I have not seen a bigger fool than you, who works more against himself, until you"
Synopsis
The comic adventures of a Montenegrin family that live in an isolated village high in the mountains, eternally waiting for their son to come back from his studies in Munich.
Episodes
The Letter
A family living in a remote village in Montenegro decides to write a letter to their son studying to become a doctor in Belgrade.
Horse Of Inferior Quality
Head of the family, grandfather Miladin, decides to sell the family horse Cetalj in order to retrieve his grandson Miso from Munich, much to his son Radosav's protest.
The Debt
Miladin and Radosav try to collect the debt from their neighbor Joksim for the horse they sold him.
Loan
Radosav looks for a loan from the neighbors in order to go to Munich and fetch his son Miso.
Expectant
The family finds out that their neighbor Obren hanged himself because his promiscuous daughter got pregnant, and fears the father could be their son Miso.
The Speech
It is the day of Obren's funeral and Joksim is entrusted to deliver a speech.
Jeka
Jeka informs the family that it was Miso who got her pregnant and promised to marry her and demands to live with them until he comes back.
Achtung, achtung
Radosav takes German lessons in preparation for his trip to Munich.
Guests
Cousins from Belgrade arrive for a visit.
Trip
The family helps Radosav prepare for his trip to Munich when they receive an unexpected letter from their son Miso.
When That Grabs You, Just Won't Let Go
TV movie by Zivko Nikolic, a prequel of tv series Djekna. Radosav descends from his village to see the town’s doctor, riding his mare while the females of the family walk by foot as usual. On their way down they experience many comic situations.
An Enemy of the People
TV movie by Zivko Nikolic, a sequel of tv series Djekna.
Cast
Details
Original Title
Đekna još nije umrla, a ka' će ne znamo
Status
Ended
Seasons
1
Episodes
12
Production
Radiotelevizija Titograd