aware theme kusturica continues explore intermittently filmsthe western assault traditional serbian valuesit impossible understand narratives continuous theme expressed fantasy outrageous comedy vehicle one kusturica elected mandate since fantastic work magnum opus underground kusturicas films black cat white cat life miracle recently promise this slapstick carnivalistic style underscores westernization balkan culture ambivalent arrival assault traditional idiom case promise this paradoxical world city urban space village traditional idiom space contrasted world city reflects western attributes ensconced spatial temporal setting organized crime sexual exploitation ruptured sense identity vehement disregard traditional valuesas expressed toward young kidvillager end film exemplifies notion observe funeral mass wedding oneway dirt road collision coarse appropriately wedding represents lifeline pulse village ie traditional values collide funeral mourners exemplifying death tradition within context yet kusturica brilliantly examines theme unique stylistic singularity outrageous flamboyant style serving vehicle portrayal