In 1919 the Italian poet, dandy and war preacher Gabriele D'Annunzio occupied the city of Fiume/Rijeka. Today, the inhabitants tell, reconstruct and interpret the unique story of the 16-month occupation of their city in a cinematic journey full of energy and fierce punk.
Igor Bezinović - 1983 HRV
Igor Bezinović - 1983 HRV
Igor Bezinović was born in Rijeka, a city that is now part of Croatia but has historically belonged to various states: the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, the Kingdom of Italy, the Kingdom of Yugoslavia, the Free State of Fiume, the Italian Regency of Carnaro, and, before that, the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
His notable films include The Blockade (winner of the Oktavijan Award for Best Croatian Documentary in 2012), Veruda (winner of the Oktavijan Award for Best Croatian Documentary in 2015), and A Brief Excursion (winner of the Big Golden Arena for Best Croatian Feature Film in 2017), along with numerous short films spanning various genres and styles. His works have been screened internationally.