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Žarko Potočnjak
Žarko Potočnjak (3 February 1946 – 21 October 2021) was a Croatian theatre, television and film actor. Potočnjak graduated from the Zagreb Academy of Dramatic Art in 1972. Upon graduation he was hired as a regular member at the ''Komedija'' and '' Gavella'' theatres in Zagreb, and since 1994 he has been a member of cast at the Croatian National Theatre in Zagreb. Apart from his work in theatre, Potočnjak has appeared in about 30 television series and a number of film productions since the 1970s. In 1983, he married actress Asja Jovanović, with whom he has a daughter Mirna. During the Croatian War of Independence he served with the 106th Croatian Army brigade based in Osijek. He provided the voice of Mater in the Croatian dub of the ''Cars'' franchise and Don Twombly in '' Marmaduke''. Selected filmography *''The Rat Savior'' (''Izbavitelj'', 1976) *''Visitors from the Galaxy'' (''Gosti iz galaksije'', 1981) *'' Evening Bells'' (''Večernja zvona'', 1986) *'' The Gle ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pakrac
Pakrac is a town in western Slavonia, Croatia, population 4,842, total municipality population 8,460 (census 2011). Pakrac is located on the road and railroad connecting the regions of Posavina and Podravina. Name In Croatian the town is known as ''Pakrac'', in German as ''Pakratz'', in Hungarian as ''Pakrác''. History The town was first mentioned in 1237. It was captured by the Ottoman Empire in 1543. It was initially a kaza centre in the Sanjak of Pojega between 1543 and 1552, then in the Sanjak of Pakrac in the Rumelia Eyalet between 1552 and 1559. Later it was the centre of the Sanjak of Pakrac between 1559 and 1601, when the sanjak seat was moved to Cernik. The Ottoman rule in Pakrac lasted until the Austrians captured it in 1691. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Pakrac was part of the Požega County of the Kingdom of Croatia-Slavonia. Hostilities during the Yugoslav wars in Pakrac began on August 18, 1991, when Serb troops shelled the town from positions in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Rat Savior
''The Rat Saviour'' ( hr, Izbavitelj) is a 1976 Croatian fantasy horror film directed by Krsto Papić. It was released in 1976, but won Best Film at the 1980 Paris Festival and 1982 Fantasporto. The film was selected as the Yugoslav entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 49th Academy Awards The 49th Academy Awards were presented Monday, March 28, 1977, at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles, California. The ceremonies were presided over by Richard Pryor, Ellen Burstyn, Jane Fonda, and Warren Beatty. ''Network'' and ''All ..., but was not accepted as a nominee. In 1999, a poll of Croatian film critics found it to be one of the best Croatian films ever made. Plot A man uncovers a race of intelligent rats who can appear as human. He is captured and taken to the rat people's leader (the "savior" of the movie's title). He escapes, but then wonders who among his fellow humans is a rat person in disguise. Cast * Ivica Vidović – Ivan Gajski * Mirjana Majur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Academy Of Dramatic Art, University Of Zagreb Alumni
An academy ( Attic Greek: Ἀκαδήμεια; Koine Greek Ἀκαδημία) is an institution of secondary or tertiary higher learning (and generally also research or honorary membership). The name traces back to Plato's school of philosophy, founded approximately 385 BC at Akademia, a sanctuary of Athena, the goddess of wisdom and skill, north of Athens, Greece. Etymology The word comes from the ''Academy'' in ancient Greece, which derives from the Athenian hero, ''Akademos''. Outside the city walls of Athens, the gymnasium was made famous by Plato as a center of learning. The sacred space, dedicated to the goddess of wisdom, Athena, had formerly been an olive grove, hence the expression "the groves of Academe". In these gardens, the philosopher Plato conversed with followers. Plato developed his sessions into a method of teaching philosophy and in 387 BC, established what is known today as the Old Academy. By extension, ''academia'' has come to mean the accumulation, d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2021 Deaths
This is a list of deaths of notable people, organised by year. New deaths articles are added to their respective month (e.g., Deaths in ) and then linked here. 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 See also * Lists of deaths by day * :Deaths by year, Deaths by year {{DEFAULTSORT:deaths by year Lists of deaths by year, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1946 Births
Events January * January 6 - The first general election ever in Vietnam is held. * January 7 – The Allies recognize the Austrian republic with its 1937 borders, and divide the country into four occupation zones. * January 10 ** The first meeting of the United Nations is held, at Methodist Central Hall Westminster in London. ** ''Project Diana'' bounces radar waves off the Moon, measuring the exact distance between the Earth and the Moon, and proves that communication is possible between Earth and outer space, effectively opening the Space Age. * January 11 - Enver Hoxha declares the People's Republic of Albania, with himself as prime minister. * January 16 – Charles de Gaulle resigns as head of the French provisional government. * January 17 - The United Nations Security Council holds its first session, at Church House, Westminster in London. * January 19 ** The Bell XS-1 is test flown for the first time (unpowered), with Bell's chief test pilot Jack Woolams at the c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Will Not End Here
''Will Not End Here'' (''Nije kraj'') is a 2008 Croatian / Serbian co-production directed by Vinko Brešan. It is based on a play by Mate Matišić. Cast The cast also includes Luka Peroš best known for his role of Marseille in Money Heist. * Ivan Herceg - Martin * Nada Šargin - Desa * Predrag Vušović - Djuro * Inge Appelt - Marija / Jacqueline * Dražen Kühn - Kriminalac * Mladen Vulić - Nikola * Leon Lučev - Martinov kolega * Damir Orlic - Martinov kolega II * Ljubomir Kerekeš - Doktor * Luka Peroš Luka Peroš (born 28 October 1976) is a Croatian actor best known for the role of Marseille in ''Money Heist''. Peroš is a polyglot and multilingual, being able to speak eight different languages. He speaks fluent English. Early life Peroš g ... - Vojvoda * Robert Ugrina - Border policeman * Luka Juričić - Jacqueline's grandson * Alen Šalinović - Gluhak References External links * 2008 films 2000s Croatian-language films Croatian films based ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Play Me A Love Song
''Play Me a Love Song'' ( hr, Pjevajte nešto ljubavno) is a Croatian comedy film directed by Goran Kulenović. It was released in 2007. Cast * Ivan Herceg - Struja * Ivan Đuričić - Mario * Ivan Glowatzky - Deni * Hrvoje Kečkeš - Zlajfa * Enes Vejzović - Sinisa * Olga Pakalović - Anja * Žarko Potočnjak - Strujin stari * Helena Buljan - Strujina mama * Damir Lončar - Božo * Ksenija Marinković - Emica * Robert Ugrina - Kum * Hana Hegedušić - Djurdjica * Stojan Matavulj - Ante * Biserka Ipša - Andjela * Zdenka Heršak - Gospodja Hrnjak * Josip Marotti Josip () is a male given name found among Croats and Slovenes, a cognate of Joseph. In Croatia, the name Josip was the second most common masculine given name in the decades up to 1959, and has stayed among the top ten most common ones throughout 2 ... - Gospodin Hrnjak External links * 2007 films 2000s Croatian-language films 2007 comedy films Films set in Zagreb Croatian comedy films {{Croatia-fi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Libertas (film)
''Libertas'' is a 2006 Croatian-Italian co-production film directed by Veljko Bulajić. It is a biographical film about the 16th-century playwright Marin Držić and his conflict with authorities of the Republic of Ragusa. The film marked the return of the veteran director Veljko Bulajić after a 17-year break. Following a long and troubled production, it was released to high expectations, but did not meet a favorable reception from either the critics or the box office. Plot The film is set in mid-16th century, at a time when the entire eastern Mediterranean is dominated by two great empires, the Ottoman Empire and the Republic of Venice, with the small but wealthy maritime republic of Ragusa (modern-day Dubrovnik) managing to maintain its independence through diplomatic agreements. The film opens with a scene of playwright Marin Držić's (Sven Medvešek) comedy ''Dundo Maroje'' being staged in front of the Rector's Palace in Dubrovnik, during the traditional Feast of St. Blai ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sleep Sweet, My Darling
''Sleep Sweet, My Darling'' ( hr, Snivaj, zlato moje) is a Croatian comedy film directed by Neven Hitrec. It was released in 2005 and was entered into the 28th Moscow International Film Festival. Cast * Ljubomir Kerekeš - Darko Skrinjar * Ivan Glowatzky - Tomica * Ines Bojanić - Tonka * Ozren Grabarić - Professor Laslo * Alan Malnar - Tomica * Franka Kos - Janja Bartolic * Vlatko Dulić - Djed * Višnja Babić - Mira Skrinjar * Ksenija Marinković - Teta Nadica * Marija Kohn - Neda Glazar * Danko Ljuština Danko Ljuština (born 24 February 1952) is a Croatian actor. He appeared in more than seventy films since 1977. Selected filmography References External links * 1952 births Living people People from Karlovac Croatian male film a ... - Djed Ladovic References External links * 2005 films 2000s Croatian-language films 2005 comedy films Croatian comedy films {{Croatia-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Long Dark Night (film)
''Long Dark Night'' ( hr, Duga mračna noć) is a 2004 Croatian film dealing with World War II in Croatia and its aftermath. It was directed by Antun Vrdoljak and starred Goran Višnjić. It was Croatia's submission to the 77th Academy Awards for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, but was not accepted as a nominee. The film was also adapted into a 13-episode TV series broadcast by the Croatian Radiotelevision in 2005. Cast * Goran Višnjić - Ivan Kolar - Iva * Mustafa Nadarević - Španac * Ivo Gregurević - Major * Goran Navojec - Matija Čačić - Mata * Boris Dvornik - Luka Kolar * Tarik Filipović - Joka * - Vera Kolar * Žarko Potočnjak - Alojz * Vera Zima - Kata * Alen Liverić - Jozef Schmit * Goran Grgić - Franz Kirchmeier * Krešimir Mikić Krešimir Mikić (; born 17 April 1974) is a Croatian theatre and film actor. He is known for his roles in acclaimed feature films, including Zlatko in '' Sex, Drink and Bloodshed'', Krešo in '' I Love You'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Go, Yellow
''Go, Yellow'' ( hr, Ajmo žuti!) is a 2001 Croatian football comedy-drama film directed by Dražen Žarković. It was Žarković's debut feature film, after having directed several award-winning documentary and short films. He set out to create an unpretentious, easy-to-watch film that would be popular with the cinemagoers, but it was ultimately poorly received at the Croatian box office and was met with mixed reviews from the critics. Plot Ivek ( Slavko Brankov) and Kruno (Žarko Potočnjak) are best friends, both passionate supporters of a suburban Zagreb football club. When a ''nouveau riche'' businessman Čabraja (Goran Grgić) enters the club's managing board with ambitious plans, and soon becomes the club's president, the two friends are divided. While Kruno is enthusiastic over the club's newly found success, Ivek is distrustful towards Čabraja and does not approve of his shady methods. Their friendship becomes increasingly strained... Production ''Go, Yellow'' was or ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
