description The Ninth Circle Overview
The Ninth Circle is a 1960 Yugoslavian film depicting the Croatian Ustaše concentration camp of the same name. Based on the Jasenovac camp, it explores themes related to wartime atrocities and its reception included nominations for an Academy Award and entry into the Cannes Film Festival.
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info The Ninth Circle Specifications
| Country | Yugoslavia |
| Year | 1960 |
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What is the "ninth circle" in The Ninth Circle?
The title evokes the deepest circle of hell in Dante's Inferno while referring to the terror of an Ustaše-controlled concentration camp. The film's camp imagery is associated with the Jasenovac system in wartime Croatia.
Who are Ivo and Ruth in The Ninth Circle?
Ivo is a young Croatian man whose family arranges for him to marry Ruth, a Jewish girl, in an attempt to protect her from persecution. Their initially awkward arrangement becomes a genuine bond as the Ustaše threat closes in.
Was The Ninth Circle nominated for an Academy Award?
Yes. France Štiglic's 1960 Yugoslav film was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film.
Did The Ninth Circle compete at Cannes?
Yes. The film was entered in the 1960 Cannes Film Festival, where it competed for the Palme d'Or.
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