The Rakoc Cross

Drama

🎬 Critics Choice Nominee

Director Živko 'Žika' Ristić

Status Released

Release Date 1962-01-01

Storyline

Shortly after World War II, the government sent a crew of drivers with large tractors to clear-cut and plow a vast, barren piece of land called "Krst Rakoc" in the hills of Kosovo and Metohia, for future orchards. They encounter deprecation and revolt from indigenous Albanian population who do not believe in good intentions of the government and the crew.