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1996
1h 37m
7.8IMDb

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What it's about

Although being one of the first movies to take humoristic approach towards violent break-up of Yugoslavia, this motion picture is partly based on real events that took place in September of 1991. Few months after Croatia seceded from Yugoslavia, Federal military installations are still present with previously recruited Croatian boys trapped inside. One such installation is a garrison on a small Dalmatian island, commanded by Major Aleksa Milosavljevic. Besieged by local militia, Major Aleksa threatens to blow up ammunition depots with half an island in case of any hostile action. During the stalemate, art historian Blaz Gajski comes from Zagreb in order to rescue his son from the barracks.

Cast and crew

Director: Vinko Bresan
Writer: Ivo Bresan, Vinko Bresan
Starring: Vlatko Dulic, Ljubomir Kerekes, Ivan Brkic

Details

Release date: Jun 9, 1998
Language: Serbian, Slovenian, Croatian
Country: Croatia
Awards: 7 wins