Menagerie

Synopsis

Menagerie, also known by its original title Zverinjak, is a 2012 drama film directed by Miki Manojlovic and starring Nikola Ristanovski. The story unfolds in a small village where various characters are brought together by the mysterious appearance of a circus caravan. As the villagers become entangled in the circus's web, their hidden desires and emotions are exposed, leading to a series of unexpected events that challenge the norms of their conservative community. Menagerie delves into the complexities of human nature, morality, and societal constraints, painting a poignant portrait of village life and the conflicts that arise when faced with the unfamiliar and the unknown.

Cast

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  Nikola Ristanovski

  Petar

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  Miodrag 'Miki' Krstović

  Strain

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  Tanasije Uzunović

  Tadija

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  Mladen Sovilj

  Jovan

• Marijana Pejatović

  Srna

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  Branka Šelić

  Marija

Reviews

Menagerie has garnered mixed reviews from critics, with some praising its introspective exploration of human relationships and others critiquing its slow pace and lack of clarity. Rotten Tomatoes gives it a rating of 6.5/10, with critics calling it 'a thought-provoking montage of village life' and 'a visual ode to the complexities of human nature'. IMDb users have rated it 6.4/10, praising Nikola Ristanovski's compelling performance and the film's atmospheric cinematography. However, some viewers found the plot overly convoluted and the character development lacking depth. Metacritic's score for Menagerie stands at 57, with critics highlighting its thematic depth but pointing out its narrative inconsistencies. Overall, Menagerie offers a unique glimpse into the intricacies of human behavior within a small community, but may not appeal to all audiences.