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Boris Dvornik
Boris Dvornik (; 16 April 1939 – 24 March 2008) was a Croatian actor. Biography Born in Split to the family of a carpenter, Dvornik discovered acting talent at an early age, while performing in children's plays. After studying to become an electrician, he began to pursue a full-time acting career. He studied at the National Acting School in Novi Sad and later enrolled at the Academy of Dramatic Art at the University of Zagreb. As a freshman, he was cast in the starring role of the 1960 Holocaust drama '' The Ninth Circle''. A year later, he showed his versatility by appearing in the popular comedy ''Martin in the Clouds''. This established Dvornik as a big star of former Yugoslav cinema, comparable to Ljubiša Samardžić, Milena Dravić and Bata Živojinović; with latter he later developed a close friendship. The zenith of Dvornik's popularity came in the 1970s with the role of Roko Prč in the cult series ''Naše malo misto''. In the 1980s, after receiving acclaim as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Split, Croatia
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Antun Vrdoljak
Antun Vrdoljak (; born 5 June 1931) is a Croatian film actor and director, sports official, and head of Croatian Radiotelevision during the Yugoslav Wars. Between the 1960s and early 1990s he was mainly a film artist. In the early 1990s he became involved in politics and became a prominent member of the Croatian Democratic Union (HDZ), which led to his appointment to a series of offices. He was director general of Croatian Radiotelevision (1991–1995), and president of the Croatian Olympic Committee (1991–2000). Life Born in Imotski, Vrdoljak studied acting at the Zagreb Academy of Dramatic Art. His acting debut was in a 1957 film '' It Was Not in Vain'' by Nikola Tanhofer. In 1958, he appeared in Tanhofer's best known film H-8 to much critical acclaim. In the late 1960s, Vrdoljak gradually switched to film directing. Following the events of the Croatian Spring (1968–71), Vrdoljak became associated with Croatian nationalism. Authorities nevertheless allowed him to cont ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Družba Pere Kvržice
''Družba Pere Kvržice'' ("Pero the Lump's gang") is a 1933 children's novel written by Croatian children's novelist Mato Lovrak. The plot concerns a group of children headed by Pero "Kvržica", who secretly decide to restore a disused village mill. It remains Lovrak's second best known work, after his first novel, '' Vlak u snijegu''. In 1970 the novel was made into a theatrical film of the same title, directed by Vladimir Tadej Vladimir Tadej (9 May 1925 – 1 March 2017) was a Croatian production designer, screenwriter and film director. He contributed to more than forty films from 1949 to 1998. Selected filmography References External links * 1925 births .... In 2011, it was adapted for theatre. It is required reading in the 4th grade in all Croatian primary schools. References Further reading * Croatian novels Children's novels 1933 novels Novels set in Croatia 1933 children's books {{1930s-child-novel-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Battle Of Neretva (film)
''Battle of Neretva'' ( sh-Latn-Cyrl, Bitka na Neretvi, Битка на Неретви) is a 1969 SFR Yugoslavia, Yugoslavian Epic film, epic partisan film. Written by Stevan Bulajić and Veljko Bulajić, and directed by Veljko Bulajić, it is based on the true events of World War II. The Battle of the Neretva was due to a strategic plan for a combined Axis powers attack in 1943 against the Yugoslav Partisans. The plan was also known as the Fourth Enemy Offensive and occurred in the area of the Neretva, Neretva river in Bosnia and Herzegovina. ''Battle of Neretva'' is the most expensive motion picture made in the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, SFR Yugoslavia. It was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, the year after Sergei Bondarchuk (playing the role of Martin in ''Neretva'') won the honour for ''War and Peace (film series), War and Peace''. The score for the English-speaking versions was composed by Bernard Herrmann. Its soundtrack was rel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Bridge (1969 Film)
''The Bridge'' ( sh, / ) is a 1969 Yugoslav film that takes place during World War II. Partisans mine a heavily guarded bridge held by Nazi forces, to check a German offensive. The movie was directed by Hajrudin Krvavac, and stars Velimir 'Bata' Živojinović, Slobodan Perović, Boris Dvornik and Igor Galo. Plot In 1944, Standartenführer Hoffmann is assigned as extra security for a vital bridge near the Yugoslavian border with Greece as German forces are pulling out of the latter country. He wants to take a proactive approach towards Yugoslav Partisan threats but Oberst von Felsen, whom Hoffman is reinforcing, disagrees. Meanwhile, the Partisans want to destroy the bridge to prevent German troops from entering and foiling a planned operation with 5,000 men. A Partisan officer nicknamed “Tiger” is tasked with destroying the bridge in seven days. From the Partisans, he recruits an assassin nicknamed “Tihi”, a young fighter nicknamed “Bambino”, and Zavatoni, a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
When You Hear The Bells
''When You Hear the Bells'' ( hr, Kad čuješ zvona) is a 1969 Croatian war film directed by Antun Vrdoljak. It was entered into the 6th Moscow International Film Festival where it won a Silver Prize. In 1999, a poll of Croatian film critics found it to be one of the best Croatian films ever made. Cast * Boris Buzančić as Vjeko * Pavle Vuisić as Gara * Boris Dvornik as Kubura * Fabijan Šovagović as Mićan * Ivica Vidović as Meho * Branka Vrdoljak as Marija * Vanja Drach as Maks * Antun Nalis as Charles / Topnik * Izet Hajdarhodžić Izet Hajdarhodžić (25 December 1929 – 12 December 2006) was a Croatian actor. He appeared in more than thirty films from 1967 to 1989. Selected filmography References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Hajdarhodzic, Izet 1929 birt ... as Nikola * Branko Špoljar as Komandant bataljona * Mirko Boman as Partizan References External links * 1969 films 1960s Croatian-language films Films directed by Antun Vrdoljak Cr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Winnetou And Old Firehand
''Winnetou and Old Firehand'' (german: Winnetou und sein Freund Old Firehand) is a 1966 western film directed by Alfred Vohrer and starring Pierre Brice, Rod Cameron, and Marie Versini. It was made as a co-production between West Germany and Yugoslavia, as part of a series of Karl May adaptations made during the decade. It was not a box-office success and only one further film was made.Bergfelder p. 189 The film was released by Bavaria Film in Germany, and by its parent company Columbia Pictures in the United States (under the title ''Thunder at the Border''). It was made at the Spandau Studios in Berlin and on location in Croatia. The film's sets were designed by the art director Vladimir Tadej Vladimir Tadej (9 May 1925 – 1 March 2017) was a Croatian production designer, screenwriter and film director. He contributed to more than forty films from 1949 to 1998. Selected filmography References External links * 1925 births .... Cast References Bibli ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Man Is Not A Bird
''Čovek nije ptica'' (English title: ''Man Is Not a Bird'') is a European art film made in 1965. It was the first film from director Dušan Makavejev. Plot Highly skilled engineer Jan Rudinski (Janez Vrhovec) comes to a mining town to install new heavy equipment. While in a barber shop, he asks his pretty blonde hairdresser Rajka ( Milena Dravic) if she knows where he can get a room for a few weeks. She does, in her parents' home, where she also lives. She soon starts flirting with her much older lodger, while also fending off the advances of a handsome young truck driver (Boris Dvornik). In an unrelated subplot, mine worker Barbulovic (Stole Aranđelović) gets into one mess after another. He is arrested for starting a bar brawl in which the singer, Fatima, is stabbed. He is released after a few days, and complains to his manager about his docked pay, to no avail. When his wife (Eva Ras) returns home from a visit, she discovers that three of her dresses are missing. She accuse ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Among Vultures
''Among Vultures'' (German: ''Unter Geiern'') is a 1964 Western film directed by Alfred Vohrer and starring Stewart Granger, Pierre Brice, Elke Sommer and Götz George. It was also released as ''Frontier Hellcat''. The film was a co-production between West Germany, France, Italy and Yugoslavia. It was shot at the Spandau Studios in Berlin and on location in Yugoslavia, particularly in Croatia.AMONG VULTURES "(Unter Geiern)" Monthly Film Bulletin; London. Vol. 33, Issue 384 (1 January 1966): 143. The film's sets were designed by the art director Vladimir Tadej. The story is based on the eponymous novel by Karl May. Plot An American frontiersman Old Surehand and his Apache companion Winnetou expose a criminal gang who are murdering settlers and laying the blame on the local Native American tribe. Cast * Stewart Granger as Old Surehand * Pierre Brice as Winnetou * Elke Sommer as Annie Dillman * Götz George as Martin Baumann Jr. * Walter Barnes as Martin Baumann Sr. * Sieghard ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Face To Face (1963 Film)
''Face to Face'' (''Licem u lice'') is a 1963 Yugoslavian political film. It is directed by Branko Bauer, written by Bogdan Jovanović, and stars Ilija Džuvalekovski, Husein Čokić, and Vladimir Popović. Plot A worker named Milun is falsely charged by officials for writing an anonymous letter critical of the company. Company management subsequently fires Milun. Although other workers fail to come to his aid during the process, they afterwards come together in a demonstration of labor rights to vote to remove the manager. Political background and themes At the time of release, the film industry in Yugoslavia was controlled by the government, but individual filmmakers were given some autonomy. ''Face to Face'' was an early example of political criticism in Yugoslavian film. The film highlights conflict between workers fighting for democratization and self-management and the management structures of the socialist party, providing an ultimately optimistic story in support o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Double Circle (film)
''Double Circle'' () is a 1964 Yugoslav film directed by Nikola Tanhofer. Plot Set in Yugoslavia during World War II, underground fighters fight the Third Reich and their own neighbors, who have become collaborators. References External links * 1963 films Croatian action drama films Croatian World War II films 1960s Croatian-language films Yugoslav action drama films Yugoslav World War II films Films set in 1941 Films directed by Nikola Tanhofer Jadran Film films 1960s action drama films {{Croatia-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Heart Stroke
A myocardial infarction (MI), commonly known as a heart attack, occurs when blood flow decreases or stops to the coronary artery of the heart, causing damage to the heart muscle. The most common symptom is chest pain or discomfort which may travel into the shoulder, arm, back, neck or jaw. Often it occurs in the center or left side of the chest and lasts for more than a few minutes. The discomfort may occasionally feel like heartburn. Other symptoms may include shortness of breath, nausea, feeling faint, a cold sweat or feeling tired. About 30% of people have atypical symptoms. Women more often present without chest pain and instead have neck pain, arm pain or feel tired. Among those over 75 years old, about 5% have had an MI with little or no history of symptoms. An MI may cause heart failure, an irregular heartbeat, cardiogenic shock or cardiac arrest. Most MIs occur due to coronary artery disease. Risk factors include high blood pressure, smoking, diabetes, lack of exerci ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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