The digital restoration of (The Marathon Family) was a landmark project completed in 2018 as part of the Vip Kinoteka initiative. This project, a collaboration between Jugoslovenska kinoteka and Vip mobile, aimed to preserve and protect iconic Yugoslav films declared as national cultural heritage. The "remastered verified" status refers to the high-quality restoration performed directly from the original camera negatives preserved in the National Film Archive. Restoration Overview
The film is widely regarded as one of the best in Serbian cinematography, ranked as a top classic by the . Its dialogue has permeated everyday speech in Serbia, with many phrases becoming part of common conversation. The setting of the film—small-town Serbia in 1935 following the assassination of King Alexander—provides a backdrop for sharp social commentary and "American gangsterism in Balkan style". Maratonci trce pocasni krug (1982) - Release info - IMDb maratonci trce pocasni krug remastered verified
For the tech-savvy collectors, here are the exact specifications of the release: Maratonci trče počasni krug The digital restoration of
Critics have also applauded the decision to verify the transfer with the original team. Glas Podrinja wrote: "This is no longer a restoration; it is a resurrection. The verified remaster ensures that future generations will understand why this black comedy remains the most quoted film in Serbian history." maratonci trce pocasni krug remastered verified