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The Devaluation of a Smile

The Devaluation of a Smile

1967•15m
Documentary

The film tells the story of a Roma worker in the Zenica iron-works Arif Heralić, whose figure was on the ten thousand dinar bill. Heralić was seeking a monetary compensation for using his character on a banknote he did not receive. He died in 1971 as a disability work in extreme poverty.

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Zagreb Film

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Released

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Arif Heralić

Himself

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