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Occupation in 26 Pictures

Occupation in 26 Pictures

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Status

Released

Release Date

Jun 7, 1978

Runtime

1h 56m

Genres

Drama, War, Romance

User Score

61%

Original Title

Okupacija u 26 slika

Production Companies

Jadran Film, Croatia Film

Director

Lordan Zafranović

Description

Set in Dubrovnik, this drama chronicles a friendship between three men, that began just before World War II. One of the men is of Italian origin, another is the wealthy heir of a shipping fortune, and the third is the son of a Jewish antique-store owner. Before the war, they are fast friends, enjoying one another's company at carnivals and at a private fencing club. However, when the war comes, the Italians and Germans move in to create the Independent State of Croatia. The Italian friend becomes a fascist and courts and marries the sister of his rich friend. Soon enough, atrocities are being committed, and anyone suspected of Jewish or Serbian parentage or anti-fascist leanings, is killed.