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Ivan Brkić (actor)
Ivan Brkić (15 January 1960 – 5 September 2015) was a Croatian actor. He appeared in more than forty films from 1988 to 2015. Selected filmography References External links * 1960 births 2015 deaths Croatian male film actors {{Croatia-actor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vinkovci
Vinkovci () is a city in Slavonia, in the Vukovar-Syrmia County in eastern Croatia. The city settlement's population was 28,111 in the 2021 census, while the total population was 30,842, making it the largest town of the county. It is a local transport hub, particularly because of its railways. Name The name comes from the Croatian name, Croatian given name Vinko, cognate to the name Vincent. It has been in use following a dedication of the oldest town church of Saint Elijah () to Saint Vincent the Deacon () in the Middle Ages. The name of the city in Croatian language, Croatian is plural. It was called in antiquity. There is no known Latin or Greek etymology for , so it is assumed to be inherited from an earlier time. ''Cibale'' is a toponym derived from geomorphology, from Indo-European meaning "ascension" or "head". It is assumed that the root is in Proto-Indo-European (head), in the sense of a hill, meaning a place that was protected from the flooding of Bosut (river), B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Socialist Republic Of Croatia
The Socialist Republic of Croatia ( sh-Latn-Cyrl, separator=" / ", Socijalistička Republika Hrvatska, Социјалистичка Република Хрватска), commonly abbreviated as SR Croatia and referred to as simply Croatia, was a Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia#Federal units, constituent republic and federated state of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. By its constitution, modern-day Croatia is its direct continuation. Along with five other Yugoslav republics, Croatia was formed during World War II and became a Socialist state, socialist republic after the war. It had four full official names during its 48-year existence (#Names, see below). By territory and population, it was the second largest republic in Yugoslavia, after the Socialist Republic of Serbia. In 1990, the government dismantled the single-party system of government – installed by the League of Communists of Yugoslavia, League of Communists – and adopted a multi-party democra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Socialist Federal Republic Of Yugoslavia
The Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (commonly abbreviated as SFRY or SFR Yugoslavia), known from 1945 to 1963 as the Federal People's Republic of Yugoslavia, commonly referred to as Socialist Yugoslavia or simply Yugoslavia, was a country in Central Europe, Central and Southeast Europe. It was established in 1945, following World War II, and lasted until 1992, breakup of Yugoslavia, dissolving amid the onset of the Yugoslav Wars. Spanning an area of in the Balkans, Yugoslavia was bordered by the Adriatic Sea and Italy to the west, Austria and Hungarian People's Republic, Hungary to the north, People's Republic of Bulgaria, Bulgaria and Socialist Republic of Romania, Romania to the east, and People's Socialist Republic of Albania, Albania and Greece to the south. It was a One-party state, one-party socialist state and federation governed by the League of Communists of Yugoslavia, and had six constituent republics: Socialist Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bosnia and Her ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zagreb
Zagreb ( ) is the capital (political), capital and List of cities and towns in Croatia#List of cities and towns, largest city of Croatia. It is in the Northern Croatia, north of the country, along the Sava river, at the southern slopes of the Medvednica mountain. Zagreb stands near the international border between Croatia and Slovenia at an elevation of approximately above mean sea level, above sea level. At the 2021 census, the city itself had a population of 767,131, while the population of Zagreb metropolitan area is 1,086,528. The oldest settlement in the vicinity of the city was the Roman Andautonia, in today's Šćitarjevo. The historical record of the name "Zagreb" dates from 1134, in reference to the foundation of the settlement at Kaptol, Zagreb, Kaptol in 1094. Zagreb became a free royal city in 1242. In 1851, Janko Kamauf became Zagreb's List of mayors of Zagreb, first mayor. Zagreb has special status as a Administrative divisions of Croatia, Croatian administrative ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nacional (weekly)
''Nacional'' is a Croatian weekly news magazine published in Zagreb. Founded in 1995 and owned by photographer and journalist Ivo Pukanić, ''Nacional'' quickly gained a reputation for reporting and critical articles about the conservative government led by the Croatian Democratic Union (HDZ), which was in power during the 1990s. During most of its existence its main rival was ''Globus (weekly), Globus'' published by Europapress Holding (EPH). History ''Nacional'' was launched in 1995 by Denis Kuljiš, Ivo Pukanić and other prominent journalists dissatisfied with the editorial policies of then popular weekly ''Globus (weekly), Globus''. Soon a bitter competition developed between two magazines, because they tried to grab the same readership and used the same techniques of investigative journalism. In 2000 Pukanić stepped down as editor-in-chief to oversee the launch of his short-lived daily ''Republika'', which was meant to compete with EPH's ''Jutarnji list''. ''Republika'' w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Price Of Life (1994 Film)
''The Price of Life'' () is a 1994 Croatian film directed by Bogdan Žižić. Cast * Slavko Juraga - Ivan * Barbara Vicković - Anica * Ivan Tomljenović - Stevan * Edo Peročević - Tuco * Goran Grgić Goran Grgić (born 17 November 1965) is a Croatian theatre, television and film actor. Grgić graduated from the Zagreb Academy of Dramatic Art in 1990. Upon graduation he was hired as a regular cast member at the '' Gavella'' theatre in Zagreb ... - Dusan * Ivan Brkić - Vaso External links *''The Price of Life''at Filmski-Programi.hr 1994 films Croatian war drama films Films directed by Bogdan Žižić Films about the Croatian War of Independence {{Croatia-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
How The War Started On My Island
''How the War Started on My Island'' () is a 1996 Croatian black comedy film directed by Vinko Brešan and starring Vlatko Dulić, Ljubomir Kerekeš, Ivan Brkić, Predrag Vušović, Ivica Vidović, Božidar Orešković and Matija Prskalo. Summary The film is set in Croatia in mid-1991, after the Croatian Parliament had proclaimed the country's independence, seceding it from Yugoslavia. However, army garrisons around the country are still held by the Yugoslav People's Army (JNA), which does not acknowledge the parliament's decision. The JNA garrisons are largely manned by conscripts hailing from all over Yugoslavia who are serving their compulsory military service, and headed by senior officers who ignore Croatian demands that the JNA should leave Croatian territory and release Croats under their command. In this backdrop, the film begins with the arrival of art historian Blaž Gajski (played by Vlatko Dulić) to a small unnamed Croatian island with the intention of rescui ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Comanche Territory (1997 Film)
''Comanche Territory'' () is a 1997 Spanish drama war film produced and directed by Gerardo Herrero and starring Imanol Arias, Carmelo Gómez, Cecilia Dopazo, Bruno Todeschini and Gastón Pauls. It is based on the homonymous novel by Arturo Pérez-Reverte, based on his own experiencies as war correspondent at Sarajevo during the early stages of the siege. Pérez-Reverte also co-wrote the screenplay. It was entered into the 47th Berlin International Film Festival. Cast * Imanol Arias as Mikel Uriarte * Carmelo Gómez Carmelo Gómez Celada (born 2 January 1962) is a Spanish actor. He is the recipient of two Goya Awards, for best supporting actor in '' The Method'' and best leading actor in '' Running Out of Time''. A very popular actor in 1990s Spanish cinem ... as José * Cecilia Dopazo as Laura Riera * Mirta Zečević as Jadranka * Bruno Todeschini as Olivier * Gastón Pauls as Manuel * Natasa Lusetic as Helga * Ecija Ojdanić as Jasmina * Javier Dotú as Andr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cashier Wants To Go To The Seaside
''Cashier Wants to Go to the Seaside'' () is a 2000 Croatian comedy film directed by Dalibor Matanić. Cast * Dora Polić as Barica * Ivan Brkić as Miljenko * Milan Štrljić as Police Detective * Nina Violić as Jadranka * Vera Zima as Štefica * Hana Hegedušić as Željka * Mirjana Rogina as Đurđa * Danko Ljuština as Đurđa's Husband * Anita Diaz as Tonka * Marija Kohn as Old Thieving Lady * Vlasta Knezović as Miljenko's Wife * Branko Meničanin as Menial Worker * Vlatko Dulić Vlatko Dulić (20 April 1943 – 20 November 2015) was a Croatian theatre, television and film actor and theatre director. Hailing from Subotica in Vojvodina, a province of Serbia, Dulić studied acting at the University of Zagreb, Zagreb Academy ... as Professor * Drago Diklić as Himself External links * Blagajnica hoće ići na moreat filmskiprogrami.hr 2000 films 2000s Croatian-language films Films directed by Dalibor Matanić Films set in Zagreb Croatian drama films 2000 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Long Dark Night
''Long Dark Night'' () 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 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 el ... - Luka Kolar * Tarik Filipović - Joka * - Vera Kolar * Žarko Potočnjak - Alojz * Vera Zima - Kata * Alen Liverić - Jozef Schmit * Goran Grgić - Franz Kir ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sorry For Kung Fu
''Sorry for Kung Fu'' () is a 2004 Croatian drama film directed by Ognjen Sviličić. The plot follows a pregnant unmarried woman played by Daria Lorenci, who returns to her village in Croatia after living in Germany during the Croatian War of Independence The Croatian War of Independence) and (rarely) "War in Krajina" ( sr-Cyrl-Latn, Рат у Крајини, Rat u Krajini) are used. was an armed conflict fought in Croatia from 1991 to 1995 between Croats, Croat forces loyal to the Governmen .... Her family labors to find her a husband to avoid a local scandal, not knowing the father is Asian. Cast * Daria Lorenci as Mirjana "Mira" * Filip Radoš as Jozo, Mira's father * Vera Zima as Kate, Mira'a mother * Luka Petrušić as Marko, Mira's brother * Vedran Mlikota as Veliki * Ivica Bašić as Mate * Yong Long Dai as Child * Jadranka Đokić as Zorica * Barbara Vicković as Nurse * Mate Curic as Krule * Milivoj Cace as Jović * Branimir Rakić as Tadija * Ivan Brk ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Metastases (film)
''Metastases'' () is a 2009 Croatian crime drama/comedy film about some of the most common problems in post-war Croatia, including football hooliganism, drug addiction and alcoholism. It was directed by Branko Schmidt. Plot Set in 1999, the film follows the lives of four unconventional friends from a Zagreb neighbourhood – Krpa, Filip, Kizo and Dejo. All of them are football fans and Dinamo Zagreb supporters. Krpa is an antisocial football hooligan and Croatian War of Independence veteran who constantly abuses his wife. Throughout the film, he also insults and physically attacks several people who complain about his behaviour. In the final scene, he robs a betting shop and is involved in a foot chase with two police officers. Filip is a drug addict who spent three years in a rehabilitation program in Spain. When he returns to Zagreb at the beginning of the film, his parents try to persuade him to find a job to prevent him from returning to his previous habits. The same da ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
