Based on the novel of the same name by the famous Yugoslav writer Branislav Nusic. A satirical comedy about the monotonous, boring and largely meaningless life of small officials in a provincial city. The film takes place in the early XX century. Mr. Payo is an invaluable employee of the county government office, he can memorize the number and number of any order and decree. An unexpected meeting with a high school teacher changes his whole calm, measured life. Payo learns about Darwin’s theory
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