The Key (Croatian: Ključ) is a 1965 Croatian omnibus film. It consists of three segments directed by Vanča Kljaković, Krsto Papić and Antun Vrdoljak.
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Plot
The movie focuses on everyday personal struggles, romance, and moral dilemmas in the city, split into three segments directed by Vanča Kljaković, Krsto Papić, and Antun Vrdoljak.
Segment 1: Directed by Vanča KljakovićThe first story follows a young couple, Boris and Vera, who find themselves in an incredibly awkward financial and romantic predicament. Struggling to find any privacy, they are forced to deal with their living circumstances and relationship anxieties in the fast-paced, urban environment of Zagreb.
Segment 2 Directed by Krsto PapićThe second segment shifts focus to Ivan and Sonja, exploring themes of detachment and the complexities of young love in the city. Their narrative highlights the emotional misunderstandings and distance that can creep into relationships, even when two people are trying to make things work.
Segment 3: Directed by Antun VrdoljakThe final segment of the omnibus wraps up the film by delving into another slice of urban life. The characters navigate various social expectations, personal secrets, and the shifting moral landscape of 1960s Yugoslavia.
Cast
Bozidar Boban as Boris
Jagoda Kaloper as Vera
Kruno Valentic as Milicajac
Marija Lojk as Sonja
Slobodan Dimitrijevic as Ivan
