The ruthless gangster and coffin supplier who clashes with the family.
The wheelchair-bound, yet fiercely aggressive centenarian leader. Milutin Topalović The cynical, hard-working center of the funeral operation. Danilo 'Bata' Stojković Laki Topalović
Since the verified remaster premiered at the Belgrade International Film Festival (FEST) in March 2025, the reception has been overwhelming.
The enduring appeal of Maratonci trče počasni krug lies in its relentless, dark comedic look at societal decline, corruption, and the absurdity of tradition. The Topalović Family Structure
The digital scan removes decades of dirt, scratches, and chemical degradation from the original negative. This reveals the rich, retro textures of the filming locations in Belgrade and Pančevo .
Set in a small Serbian town in 1935—shortly after the assassination of King Alexander in Marseilles—the story follows five generations of the all-male Topalović family. Aged between 24 and 150 years old, they run a highly lucrative, yet deeply corrupt, funeral and burial business.
The "Maratonci TRCE Pocasni Krug Remastered Verified" edition boasts several notable features:
The event was attended by the film's creators—director and writer Dušan Kovačević —alongside actors Bogdan Diklić (Mirko) and Melita Bihali , cinematographer Božidar Nikolić, and composer Zoran Simjanović, making it an officially "verified" celebration of the restoration.
The restoration team cleaned the film negative digitally, removing vertical scratches while preserving the cinematic texture. Audio engineers isolated the dialogue tracks to ensure the cast's comedic timing and delivery remained clear. Legendary Cast and Performances
Maratonci Trče Počasni Krug Remastered Verified: The Ultimate Digital Resurrection of a Cult Classic
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