Black Cat, White Cat
This frantic romantic farce is a chaotic celebration of life, where the purity of young love blossoms amid a muddy criminal underworld, much like a stubborn pig steadily devouring an abandoned car.
Black Cat, White Cat
Black Cat, White Cat

Crna mačka, beli mačor

01 June 1998 France 127 min ⭐ 7.7 (802)
Director: Emir Kusturica
Cast: Bajram Severdžan, Srđan 'Žika' Todorović, Zabit Memedov, Florijan Ajdini, Branka Katić
Crime Comedy Romance
The Absurdity of Greed and Materialism The Triumph of Genuine Love over Forced Tradition The Clash of Generations Chaos as the Natural State of Life

Black Cat, White Cat - Movie Quotes

Memorable Quotes

Louis, I think this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship.

— Grga Pitić

Context:

Said in the final scene to his lifelong friend Zarije as they watch Dadan suffer in a cesspit and the young lovers escape.

Meaning:

A direct quote from Casablanca, it symbolizes the enduring, honorable bond between the old mobsters, contrasting sharply with the backstabbing nature of the younger generation.

Pitbull! Terrier!

— Dadan Karambolo (and song lyrics)

Context:

Shouted and played loudly during Dadan's drug-fueled parties and manic entrances.

Meaning:

Serving as both a recurring song lyric and Dadan's chaotic mantra, it perfectly encapsulates his aggressive, feral, and relentlessly hyperactive personality.

Nobody wants to marry my sister. It's a disgrace.

— Dadan Karambolo

Context:

Dadan complains to Matko about his sister Afrodita, using this as leverage to force Matko's son into an arranged marriage.

Meaning:

This highlights Dadan's misplaced sense of family honor and his view of his sister as a commodity, driving the main conflict of the film.