The Basics of Killing
2017, Slovenian. Directed by Jan Cvitkovič.
The focus is on the disintegration of an idyllic relationship between parents, Marko and Dunja. This is due to a lack of respect, caused by loss of employment and a financial breakdown. In time, the parents are no longer able to bear their burden, which is thus increasingly weighing their children down. In Slovenia, the story from The Basics of Killing occurs on a daily basis, but it could happen anywhere. To those familiar with the phenomenon, the film will be a painful experience, to others, may it be a warning.
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Slovenian
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- Released
- 12 October 2017
- Original title
- Družinica
- Country
- Slovenia, Serbia
- Written by
- Jan Cvitkovič
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The Basics of Killing isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 12 October 2017. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
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If you liked The Basics of Killing, try The Beautiful Country, Daddy Longlegs, Death of a Salesman.
Who directed The Basics of Killing?
The Basics of Killing (2017) was directed by Jan Cvitkovič and stars Primož Vrhovec, Irena Kovačević, Miha Košec.