Smoke 1967

Overview

Smoke is a 1967 drama film directed by Slobodan Kosovalić that explores the lingering aftermath of war. The narrative follows a young Jewish man who arrives in a small town while carrying the heavy burden of trauma resulting from the Holocaust. During the conflict, the protagonist lost his loved ones in a concentration camp. Upon arriving in the town, he discovers that the former commandant responsible for the camp has been released from prison after serving only a minimal sentence. This revelation prompts the young man to pursue the former official. Driven by his personal history and the perceived injustice of the commandant’s early release, the protagonist prepares to exact his own brand of justice. The film, which has a runtime of one hour and twenty-four minutes, was released on July 13, 1967. It focuses on the protagonist's internal conflict and his mission to confront the man who oversaw the extermination of his family. The story examines themes of revenge and the enduring consequences of wartime atrocities within a small-town setting.