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Well, Good Morning Ladies and Gentleman! Another Hot day up here in Quebec! 😜

Now! The question floating in the air at this almost end of July is; When Will Goran Shave his 'Stache?? 🤔🤭

Place your bets Ladies and Gentlemen, let me know in comments when you think this will happen! 🤣🤔

Don't forget for those at the Dubrovnik Summer Festival, it's the last night to See Goran on Stage for the "Ekvinocijo" Play 🤩

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Goran Thursday.

Hello everyone, everywhere, it's "Goran Thursday" and still very hot here in the UK. Lots of Goran about at the moment.

Talking of hot:

Translation:

Goran Višnjić and Zrinka Cvitešić together on stage for the first time: "We became like a small family "

The most successful Croatian actors abroad, who play the main roles in the play 'Equinocija' at the Dubrovnik Summer Games, discover what the atmosphere is like at rehearsals led by director Krešimir Dolenčić and recall their summers in Dubrovnik where their professional paths have never crossed before.

Location: Croatian National Theater in Zagreb. Weather: three in the afternoon, end of the week, heat, steam. Wardrobe no. 106, make-up artist, hairdresser, Gloria's team and two of the most outstanding actors of contemporary Croatia - Zrinka Cvitešić (44), laureate of the highest British theater award Olivier, and Goran Višnjić (52), our most successful representative in Hollywood.

The reason for the meeting: the Dubrovnik Summer Games and their collaboration on the play "Equinocija" by Ivo Vojnović, directed by Krešimir Dolenčić. Goran plays a rich returnee from America, Nika Marinović, and Zrinka plays his love from his youth, Jela. This time, Višnjić did not return from America, but from Great Britain, where he lives with his family in the southwest of the island - in Cornwall, while Cvitešić is still at two addresses, one in Zagreb and one in London with his partner, former soccer player Niko Kranjčar .

In preparation for our recording, Zrinka and Goran excitedly exchange impressions from the rehearsal they just came from. Both she and he have the text with their notes in their hands and are commenting on younger colleagues from the play's team - whose performance they are delighted with. Lovers of acting recognize each other, one might say. Director Krešimir Dolenčić , however, did not choose this "duo fantastikus" by chance.

"Nothing is a coincidence, and then again, it is. We met by chance after a performance at the &TD Theater and then he told me that he had a meeting the next day regarding the Games and that we would talk to each other when he knew exactly what it was about. I am in that moment I said that I would like to work at the Games, I just don't know when and which show. And then he called me the next day and offered to do "Equinocia", to which I immediately said - come on! Krešo and I have known each other for almost thirty years. ever since he was an assistant to our professor Neva Rošić at the Acting course. When I was a student, he gave me a scholarship at Gavella," recalls Goran Višnjić with a laugh.

Zrinka agrees with the statement and complements the answer with his memory. "An actor should be very lucky to work with directors like Krešo in his career. I've had very few of them so far - they're directors you don't ask what, how, why... When you're invited to a project, you just ask them when and where you should come. They are unreservedly guided, inspired, and loved by you. It's nice to come back to Kreša after more than ten years, but we both asked ourselves - is it really so?! Because we both feel like we've worked together before. In short, we had a great time at the rehearsals. The ensemble is not big and after a week we have become like a small family. The young actors Lara Nekić and Karlo Mrkša are wonderful and curious actors. It's best when it's created together, when there's no "this is not my scene and I'm not interested in it". The most beautiful ideas are born from togetherness, this has been confirmed to me again and again throughout my life, and so it is this time," says the actress who, together with Goran Višnjić, recalled her first associations with the Games, and they also revealed to us something about their summer plans.

PLUS: Wonderful 'presentation' for a new concept Verne car by Goran on his instagram page. Must have taken ages to do. Has priceless references to a couple of old tv series!!

Hope your day goes as you would wish it to.

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im late but i wanna know top 5 must-visit places in your country even if they're like tourist traps haha anywhere you love to go what are your top 5

plitvice lakes beautifulunreal national park! no matter how many times i've been i can't ever get enough it's incredible no matter the season 🩵

dubrovnik yes it's the most expensive place in all of croatia by faaar but it's genuinely so worth it it's absolutely beautiful and just my kind of city i looove it so much

istria! my fav seaside region, it has the clearest sea and tastiest food and BEST wine in all of croatia (And we take our wines Seriously here) and no matter which city you go to it'll always be a good time with some of the most beautiful ancient architecture (and a MUST visit national park Brijuni islands esp if you want to rent a bike and ride around like words can't express how incredibly gorgeous it is. one of my fav places in the world)

if you do the brijuni islands in istria i would suggest not doing more islands but instead doing a mountain too (national park Risnjak) i love our mountains there is sooo much untouched nature and also! devils passage hiking trail isn't too hard to hike through and it's sooo worth it if you enjoy that type of thing

and ofc my city zagreb hehe it's the capital but doesn't feel like one when you compare it to like london or paris tbh it's cute there's always some kind of food or drink or film festival to see and there's a very rich cultural history including a bunch of occult stuff which i find so interesting and fun and there's pretty parks to chill in and ofc architecture from various time periods and a (not so) secret place in the centre where they have a little cat sanctuary with little houses and food and stuff for them 😽

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I talk about Mira a lot, and I’m doing so again 🤷🏻‍♀️

She was a beautiful woman, and a powerful and talented actor and writer, no doubt, but much more importantly, I feel, she was also a woman of vast and deep integrity - she fought against injustice and nationalism/racism all of her life and her principled and public stance against the war and ethnic divisions in Yugoslavia cost her dearly and yet, it was a position she never ever moved away from and believed in profoundly. It is very easy to have principles when they are not being tested, and another thing entirely to stake your very life on those principles.

Even when her stance cost her her home, her career, and her friendships, and the enormous amount of threats against her life forced her to leave her country, she never once backed down from her belief in unity and cooperation.

The anti war essay she wrote and published as she fled is still one of the most powerful pieces of writing I’ve ever read and I am going to post it here in its entirety because it is fierce and amazing:

Letter to my co-citizens

I hereby wish to thank my co-citizens who have joined so unreservedly in this small, marginal, and apparently not particularly significant campaign against me. Although marginal, it will change and mark my whole life. Which is, of course, totally irrelevant in the context of the death, destruction, devastation, and blood-chilling crimes within which our life now goes on.

This is happening, however, to the one and only life I have. It seems that I’ve been chosen for some reason to be the filthy rag everyone uses to wipe the mud off their shoes. I am far too desperate to embark on a series of public polemics in the papers. I do, however, feel that I owe myself and my city at least a few words. Like at the end of some clumsy, painful love story, when you keep wanting, wrongly, to explain something more, even though you know at the bottom of your heart that words are wasted; there is no one left to hear them. It is over.

Listening to my answering machine, to the incredible quantities of indescribably disgusting messages from my co-citizens, I longed to hear at least one message from a friend. Or not even a friend, a mere acquaintance, a colleague. But there was none. Not a single familiar voice, not a single friend. Nevertheless, I am grateful to them, to those noble patriots who kindly promise me a “massacre the Serbian way”; and to those colleagues, friends, and acquaintances who, by remaining silent, are letting me know that I cannot count on them any more.

I am grateful also to all my colleagues in the theatre with whom I played Drzic, Moliere, Turgenev, and Shaw, I am grateful to them for their silence, I am grateful to them for not even trying to understand, let alone attempting to vindicate, my statement concerning my appearance at the BITEF Festival in Belgrade, the statement in which I tried to explain that taking part in that production at that moment was for me a defense of our profession which must not and cannot put itself in the service of any political or national ideas, which must not and cannot be bound by political or national limits because it is simply against its nature, which must, even at the worst of times, establish bridges and ties. In its very essence it is a vocation which knows no boundaries.

I know that all this talk about the cosmopolitanism of art seems inappropriate at a moment like this. I know that it may seem out of place to swear to pacifism, to swear to love and to the brotherhood of all peoples while people are dying, while children are dying, while young men are returning home crippled and mangled forever.

How can I say anything which won’t sound like an ill-fitted nonsense at the moment when, for absolutely unfathomable reasons, Dubrovnik is being threatened, the city where I played my favorite role, Gloria?

But I have no other way of thinking. I cannot accept war as the only solution, I cannot force myself to hate, I cannot believe that weapons, killing, revenge, hatred, that such an accumulation of evil will ever solve anything. Each individual who personally accepts the war is in fact an accessory to the crime; must he not then take a part of the guilt for the war, a part of the responsibility?

In any case, I think, I know and I feel that it is my duty, the duty of our profession, to build bridges. To never give up on cooperation and community. Not the national community. The professional community.

The human community. And even when things are at their very worst, as they are now, we must insist to our last breath on building and sustaining bonds between people. This is how we pledge to the future.

And one day it will come. For my part, until recently I was willing to endure all manner of problems in transportation, communication, and finances to trek the 20 hours across Austria and Hungary between Zagreb and Belgrade. I was willing to use risky, even dangerous modes of travel, just to keep holding my performances in the two warring cities, to appear at precisely 7:30 on stage with my Zagreb or Belgrade colleagues and to alternate Corneille and Turgenev for the sake of professional continuity, for the sake of something that would outlive this war and this hatred which is so foreign to me. Time and time again I was willing to make my life a symbol of a pledge to the future which must be waiting for us, until that day when some ardent patriot finally does slaughter me as so many have promised to do.

I was willing and I would still be willing to undertake all and any efforts, if the hatred hadn’t suddenly overwhelmed me with its horrendous ferocity, hatred welling from the city I was born in. I am appalled by the force and magnitude of that hatred, by its perfect unanimity, by the fact that there was absolutely nobody who could see my gesture as my defense of the integrity of the profession, as my attempt to defend at least one excellent theatre performance. I had no intention of acting further in performances outside the BITEF Festival, as I stated in my letter. BITEF as an international theatre event attended by the English, Russians, French, Belgians, and even one Slovene seemed to me worth participating in, especially because any decision not to participate would have meant betraying a performance I had worked on under the most difficult circumstances during the March 9th Belgrade tanks, daily threats of a military coup, etc., etc.

It is terribly sad when one is forced to justification without having done anything wrong. There is nothing but despair, nausea, and horror.

I no longer have any decisions to make. Others have decided for me.

They have decided I must shut up, give up, vanish; they have abolished my right to do my job the way I feel it should be done, they have abolished my right to come home to my own city, they have abolished my right to return to my theatre and act in my performances. Someone decided that I should be fired from my job. Thank you, Croatian National Theatre; thank you, my colleague Dragan Milivojevic, who signed my dismissal slip. I know that lots of people are losing jobs, that I am just one of many, simply part of a surplus work force. I constantly ask myself whether I have any right, at this moment of communal horror, to make any demands of my own. One thing seems certain: I plan for quite some time (how long?) not to perform on any stage in this crumbling, mangled land. Perhaps they needn’t have hurried so in firing me. Perhaps this would have simply taken care of itself. With more decency. And dignity. Not so crudely. Of course, this is not a moment for tenderness. But won’t someone out there have to be ashamed of this? And will this someone necessarily be me, as my fellow actors try to convince me in their orthodox interviews? Can the horror of war be used as a justification for every single nasty bit of filth we commit against our fellow man? Are we allowed to remain silent in the face of injustice done to a friend or a colleague and justify our silence by the importance of the great bright national objective? I ask my friends in Zagreb, who are now silent, while at the same time they condemn Belgrade for its silence.

It is hard to write without bitterness. I would like to be able to do that, because we should “Love Our Enemy.” I wish we all could. Herein perhaps lies the solution for all of us. But I fear that we are very far from the ways of the Lord. His is the way of love. Not hatred.

To whom am I addressing this letter? Who will read it? Who will even care to read it? Everyone is so caught up by the great cause that small personal fates are not important any more. How many friends do you have to betray to keep from committing the only socially acknowledged betrayal, the betrayal of the nation? How many petty treacheries, how many pathetic little dirty tricks must one do to remain “clean in the eyes of the nation?”

I am sorry, my system of values is different. For me there have always existed, and always will exist, only human beings, individual people, and those human beings (God, how few of them there are !) will always be excepted from generalizations of any kind, regardless of events, however catastrophic. I, unfortunately, shall never be able to “hate all Serbs,” nor even understand what that really means. I shall always, perhaps until the moment the kind threats on the phone are finally carried out, hold my hand out to an anonymous person on the “other side,” a person who is as desperate and lost as I am, who is as sad, bewildered, and frightened. There are such people in this city where I write my letter, the city my love took me to, a feeling it seems almost indecent to mention these days. Nothing can provide an excuse any more, everything that does not directly serve the great objective has been trampled upon and appears despicable, and with it what love, what marriage, what friendship, what theatre performances!

I reject, I refuse to accept such a crippling of myself and my own life. I played those last performances in Belgrade for those anguished people who were not “Serbs”; but human beings, human beings like me, human beings who recoil before this monstrous Grand Guignol farce in which dead heads are flying. It is to these people, both here and there, that I am addressing my words. Perhaps someone will hear me.

The punishment meted me by my city, my only city and my theatre, my only theatre, the only theatre I felt was mine, is a punishment I feel I do not deserve. I was working in the way I have always felt I had to work, believing in people and our vocation which is supposed to bring people together, not tear them apart. I will never “give up my Belgrade friends”; as some of my colleagues have, because I do not feel that these friends have in any way brought about this catastrophe which has afflicted us, just as I will not turn my back on my Zagreb friends, not even those who have turned their backs on me. I will try in every way possible to understand their panic, their fear, their bitterness, even their hatred, but I plead for the same dose of understanding for me, that is, for a story which is different than many others, for a life which has deviated, due to the so-called destiny, from the expected and customary. Why must everything be the same, so frighteningly uniform, leveled, standardized? Haven’t we had enough of that? I know this is the time of uniforms and they are all the same, but I am no soldier and cannot be one. I haven’t got it in me to be a soldier, soldiering just isn’t my calling.

Regardless of whether we will be living in one, or five, or fifty states, let us not forget the people, each individual, regardless of which side of this Wall of ours the person happens to be on. We were born here by accident, we are this or that by accident, so there must be more than that, mustn’t there?

I am sending this letter into a void, into darkness, without an inkling of who will read it and how, or in how many different ways it will be misused or abused. Chances are it will serve as food for the eternally hungry propaganda beast. Perhaps someone with a pure heart will read it after all.

I will be grateful to that someone.

Mira Furlan,

From Belgrade and Zagreb, November 1, 1991.

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Hidden Gem: Filmmaking in Europe’s Enchanting Small Towns

Filmmaking Adventures in Small European Cities

Creating a movie in the quaint towns of Europe can be an exhilarating venture for filmmakers operating on a limited budget. These towns offer unique backdrops, rich histories, and diverse cultures that can add significant depth and authenticity to any film. This guide explores various aspects of shooting in small European towns, providing valuable insights into locations, budget filmmaking, distribution platforms, and film funding.

Filming Locations: Small Cities in Europe

Europe’s small cities are full of charming landscapes, ancient architecture, and rich cultural settings. Here are some standout filming spots:

Cesky Krumlov, Czech Republic: This medieval town is a UNESCO World Heritage site featuring stunning architecture, cobblestone paths, and the Vltava River. It's a fantastic setting for historical films.

Dubrovnik, Croatia: Known as the "Pearl of the Adriatic," Dubrovnik offers ancient city walls, coastal vistas, and a well-preserved Old Town — ideal for historical or fantasy movies.

Bruges, Belgium: With its fairy-tale canals and medieval architecture, Bruges is perfect for romantic and historical films.

Reykjavik, Iceland: This city combines modern architecture with natural marvels like geysers, waterfalls, and volcanic landscapes. It's a versatile location suitable for various film genres.

Budget Filmmaking: Tips and Advice

Shooting a film on a budget demands resourcefulness and meticulous planning. Here are some strategies to make your budget go further:

Step 1: Plan meticulously. Proper planning can save costs and help avoid unexpected expenses. Create a detailed shooting schedule, scout locations in advance, and secure all necessary permits.

Step 2: Hire local crew and talent. This can greatly reduce travel and lodging expenses. Moreover, local talent can provide invaluable insights into regional culture and language.

Step 3: Rent equipment locally. Renting equipment from local suppliers saves on shipping and transportation fees. Long-term rentals may also come with discounts.

Step 4: Utilize natural light. Relying on natural light can cut down on lighting equipment costs and bring an authentic feel to your film.

Distribution Platforms: Film Funding and Opportunities

Securing funding and distribution is essential for your film’s success. Here are several platforms and opportunities that could be beneficial:

European Film Funding: Programs like the European Union’s MEDIA Programme support the development, distribution, and promotion of European films.

Crowdfunding: Utilize platforms such as Kickstarter, Indiegogo, or Seed&Spark to raise funds from a worldwide audience.

Film Festivals: Festivals such as the Berlin International Film Festival, Cannes, and Venice offer chances to showcase your work and network with industry professionals.

Online Distribution Platforms: Services like Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Hulu provide avenues to reach a global audience and monetize your film.

Posing Tips and Composition Advice

Effective posing and composition are crucial in crafting compelling scenes. Here are some practical tips:

Step 1: Use the Rule of Thirds. Divide your frame into thirds, placing subjects along these lines or intersections for visually engaging shots.

Step 2: Vary shot sizes. Mixing close-ups, medium shots, and wide shots can captivate your audience and enhance your storytelling.

Step 3: Use leading lines. Elements like roads or fences can guide the viewer’s eye toward the main subject.

Step 4: Experiment with depth of field. Use shallow depth of field to isolate your subject for an intimate feel, or deep depth of field to incorporate the surroundings and create a sense of scale.

Shooting a movie in Europe's small cities can be an immensely gratifying experience for filmmakers on a budget. With thorough planning, resourceful strategies, and the right distribution platforms, you can create a distinctive and engaging film that showcases the beauty and diversity of these towns.

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Top European Summer Destinations Beach Resorts and Festivals

🌞☀️ Summer in Europe is a magical time when the sun shines bright, the beaches beckon, and the festivals are in full swing. If you're planning your ultimate summer escape, look no further! Here are the top European summer destinations where you can soak up the sun, relax at stunning beach resorts, and join in the fun at vibrant festivals. 🌞☀️

1. Ibiza, Spain

🏝️ Beach Resort: Famous for its crystal-clear waters and vibrant nightlife, Ibiza is the go-to spot for beach lovers and party-goers alike. Relax at luxurious beach resorts like Ushuaïa and Nobu Hotel.

🎉 Festival: Don't miss the legendary Ibiza Rocks and the world-renowned DJ sets at clubs like Pacha and Amnesia.

2. Mykonos, Greece

🏖️ Beach Resort: Mykonos boasts stunning beaches such as Elia and Psarou, with top-notch resorts like Cavo Tagoo offering breathtaking views and luxury amenities.

🎊 Festival: Experience the Mykonos Summer Festival, a celebration of music, dance, and culture that lights up the island.

3. Cannes, France

🌊 Beach Resort: Cannes is synonymous with glamour and elegance. Stay at the iconic Hotel Martinez by the beach, and soak in the Mediterranean vibes.

🎬 Festival: While the Cannes Film Festival takes place in May, the summer months still see numerous cultural events and open-air concerts.

4. Algarve, Portugal

🏄‍♂️ Beach Resort: The Algarve region is a paradise of golden beaches and hidden coves. Stay at luxurious resorts like Vila Vita Parc and enjoy the stunning coastline.

🎶 Festival: Groove to the beats at the Meo Sudoeste Festival, one of Portugal's largest summer music festivals.

5. Dubrovnik, Croatia

🏖️ Beach Resort: Dubrovnik offers a mix of stunning beaches and rich history. Relax at beachside resorts like Hotel Excelsior, with views of the Adriatic Sea.

🎭 Festival: Dive into the Dubrovnik Summer Festival, where the city's ancient walls become the backdrop for theater, music, and dance performances.

6. Barcelona, Spain

🏝️ Beach Resort: Enjoy the beautiful beaches of Barcelona, like Barceloneta, and stay at luxury resorts such as Hotel Arts.

🎉 Festival: Experience the vibrant La Mercè Festival in September, celebrating Catalan culture with parades, concerts, and fireworks.

7. Amalfi Coast, Italy

🌊 Beach Resort: The Amalfi Coast is famous for its dramatic cliffs and beautiful beaches. Stay at resorts like Le Sirenuse in Positano for a taste of luxury.

🎶 Festival: Enjoy classical music concerts at the Ravello Festival, set in stunning historic venues along the coast.

8. Zrce Beach, Croatia

🏖️ Beach Resort: Zrce Beach on the island of Pag is known for its lively beach clubs and clear waters. Stay at beachside resorts and enjoy the party scene.

🎊 Festival: Dance the night away at the Hideout Festival, featuring top electronic music artists.

9. Nice, France

🌞 Beach Resort: The French Riviera's Nice is a blend of urban charm and beach bliss. Stay at the luxurious Hyatt Regency Nice Palais de la Méditerranée.

🎨 Festival: Celebrate the Nice Jazz Festival, a must-visit for music lovers in July.

10. Split, Croatia

🏄‍♀️ Beach Resort: Split offers beautiful beaches like Bacvice and luxurious stays at resorts like Radisson Blu Resort.

🎶 Festival: Join the Ultra Europe Festival, one of the continent's biggest electronic music festivals, for an unforgettable experience.

Get ready to pack your bags and make unforgettable memories in these incredible European destinations! Whether you're lounging by the beach or dancing the night away at a festival, these spots offer the perfect summer escape. 🌴🎉

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CD - A Remarkable Man

2005 Dubrovnik International Film Festival - "Ladies in Lavender" - Q&A

Silvija Domitrovic, press/PR, Charles Dance and Ziggy Mrkich, festival director (Photo by J. Quinton/WireImage)

source: gettyimages

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[INTERVIEW] GORAN VIŠNJIĆ People say: Šime is back! And I never left!

Goran Višnjić or Šime, as the professor at the academy called him when he heard that he was from Šibenik and commented: 'You can't be from Šibenik and be called Goran, you are Šime!' And that's how Šime remained for his colleagues, friends, audience... He returned to the City, for the Summer Games. With the role of Niko Marinović, interestingly, a returnee from America, the villain in Vojnović's Equinox, the premiere of which is approaching and eagerly awaited. Although Šime doesn't see it that way, he says that he didn't come back, because he never left. We 'caught' him between the rehearsals taking place at Posat, where this drama will be staged, and chatted over coffee in Gradska...

The director of Ekvinocija, Krešimir Dolenčić, answered my question last week with a counter-question: 'Is there a better and stronger role for the return of Goran Višnjić to Dubrovnik than Niko Marinović, who is returning from America?' Is there or not, as Dolenčić hinted? How did you build his character and, what I always wonder about the 'immersion' of an actor in a role: it seems easier with similarities, but how to relate to character traits that are distant, foreign, even repulsive to you?

There's a fantastic scene in the movie Nothing Hill when Hugh Grant, playing a journalist, approaches the actor and asks him: 'Okay, how did you get into that character?', and the actor replies: 'No way, I'm playing a serial killer!' So that immersion in the character is the last instance, the very end, when everything is technically done, when everything is done properly, when all these things are finished, if God allows, that you have that much time to get to it, then you start thinking about it some immersion in the role. But the answer to the first question – is this a genius role for some kind of comeback?! I do not consider this to be my return. I look at it totally differently. I was there, played for eight summers, came to Dubrovnik often and worked as an actor the whole time. In my head, all this is one big continuity. It always made sense that this would happen, it was just a matter of time. Lina Njirić and I have been talking about my coming to the Summer Games for at least the last 7 years. We are constantly looking at when, how, what, whether we will succeed... And now that everything happened with this Covid, one strike, another strike, Hollywood slowed down productions, I moved to England so I started coming to Croatia very often both in winter and in summer. I bump into Dolenčić quite by chance at a performance at ITD, who tells me that tomorrow he has a conversation with Senka Bulić regarding the Summer Games. The marbles are already starting to work for me for next summer. We'll hear from you the next day, he says: 'Senka wants us to do the Equinox, Niko?!' I say - yes, but give me a couple of months just to see that something doesn't accidentally happen in the schedule. I call my agent and ask for a break all summer?! Solved! I know that people from the outside look at it in a way - Here, Šime is back in Dubrovnik! As for me - I never left!

There is certainly a special atmosphere at Posat now. Vojnović's melancholy interwoven with longings, charged with emotions, heavy... on the one hand. Probably you too, at least at times, indulge in nostalgic reminiscences of the beginnings together, the first roles at the Games... On the other hand, the inevitable joy that such a great team is together again?

Of course, when you come, you will see the scenography, the finished product. But when we got there, the first day, we called it a concrete mixer. It is one concrete floor and the walls are terribly far from each other. You say something and your voice is lost. It's like a black hole. I, who spent eight years at Lovrjenac, which is actually a theater, when I came to Posat, I was in shock. Up on the fortress you have these walls that protect you, that help your voice reach the audience. I was wondering how it would look on Posat, if it was even feasible. Krešo has already agreed that we will have bugs. I have never played with bugs in my life. Oh, no, the first show in a long time, and I have to have a bug! So that first visit to Posat was more of a technical nature. But now, finally, after we danced, after parts of the costumes, props, scenography, arrivals with some kind of ships started arriving, the sea began to play in that play... The sea is a big part of the play. We started building that story and now you can already feel that Vojnović Equinox, you can feel the City and you can feel that longing, foreboding, arrivals of returnees, departures of people abroad. In fact, I'm glad we're doing the interview now, and not 15 days ago, because it was all still in technical rehearsals, so now we're actually on the threshold of something. We have ten more days, just enough to get to that something where I think we should be.

I will mention Dolenčić again. From what he told me, it was more than clear that, like the spirit of Hamlet's father, whom you embodied right under his director's baton in Lovrijenac, the spirit of the great Jupa - Joško Juvančić - is omnipresent with you on Posat. He mentions the director who, he says, 'consults' with him, and thus indirectly you actors as well?

And listen, Jupa left, I don't want to sound pathetic, an indelible mark on my life. And from the second year of the Academy, when he trusted me to play Laertes, which was a huge trust for a kid, to when Rene Medvešćak got sick and had to step in and play Hamlet in 30 days, that was the second time he showed me great trust. Afterwards we did Fishermen's Quarrels, we became friends. He was one of the great mentors in my life and every time later, when I was already in America, we would meet in the summer at Stradun. So that one homage to Jupi will inevitably be on that Posat. Both from me and from Kreš, who was also a great friend with Jupa, and Jupa was a mentor to him as well as to me. And that Equinocijo Jupin has remained famous in the City and we hope that we will feel that certain Jupin's spirit and that some of his signs will come to us from heaven. That he will be happy with what we do.

There is no Jupa and many other greats, colleagues, friends... There is no Talir where we used to hang out after the shows... Many say - there is no Dubrovnik either. It was chewed up by the race for profit, mass tourism, profane entertainment... How do you perceive it today, compared to a decade or two ago?

It is a complex question. I have always been an optimist and I think that things have their amplitudes, that they go for the better, for the worse... The sun always rises after disbelief. When we came to the city in '94. during the war, the city was empty. And there we listened to stories from our older colleagues about how it used to be wonderful in Dubrovnik, how the city was full, how Stradun was crowded, how there were policemen at the entrance and exit of the city because they had to control the influx of tourists. It was unreal for us. Well, I came to Dubrovnik for the first time in '94. It was a ghost town then. We were the only show that was performed up in Lovrjenac. But the City was somehow ours. We used to be in Talir until dawn, literally until dawn. No one would force us, no one would shout at us from above: 'Stop singing!' And of course, things changed from year to year. For the better, because the city came alive. People are back, tourism is back. And now it may have gone to another extreme. I hope that the city will somehow manage to get its soul back, that it will manage to find some balance between tourism and culture. On the other hand, tourism feeds that culture financially. I think there is room for the Dubrovnik Summer Games to become an even better, even more powerful festival on the world stage. I am not saying that they are not now, don't get me wrong, on the contrary, few festivals can boast of a 75-year tradition, but there is still a lot of room for improvement. You can always find more money, you can always bring in a bigger name, someone better, more interesting. If you have such tourism and if the whole country becomes richer and more powerful in some segments, this can and should also be reflected in the culture. I would like to see that. So I look at it from the positive side. Of course, there is something you said, but a balance needs to be found. I know people complain about the prices and all that, but still some exclusivity needs to be maintained. The problem is that local people have to pay the same prices. So... that would be an interview in itself: what is my opinion about it, but I am neither a professional nor an economist, this is just my impression. I hope that the two can be somehow 'married', that tourism and the influx of money, and that it can be transferred to culture and positively reflect on the entire city.

I have to ask you a question about the mistake you missed at the opening of the Games. Namely, you skipped a verse of the anthem of freedom, which the audience, especially from Dubrovnik, strongly resented, as something unforgivable. Mistakes happen in all industries, but you actors are exposed all the time. And one mistake often overshadows so many achievements. Does it bite you that you made a mistake, or have you learned that when something can't be fixed, you move on and don't look back?

I will tell you just one sentence: 'The show must go on!' And that's all I have to say on the subject.

You have achieved a successful career in Hollywood, but you have decided to live in the English countryside. Why not America or Croatia? Why England?

There are many reasons. Lately in America, whatever job I got, the recording was in Europe and in English. It was either in Prague, Glasgow, Dublin or London. Our parents are also old now, so we wanted to move to be somewhere closer. England was in the European Union when we made the decision to move, there was no corona. So those two factors influenced the decision - we will be in Europe, it will be very easy to travel within Europe or to America. You have direct flights. However, from Croatia you have to go via Frankfurt to America, so we are centrally located and still in the English speaking zone, which is very important to me because of many things. It was a kind of logical sequence, but then of course life decides to shuffle the cards differently. Corona happens, then a year later after the move, Brexit happens and England suddenly has nothing to do with Europe, but my God, that's life!

How did a Dalmatian adapt to the English climate?

I'm at sea. I like to go into the sea and dive for hours, but I'm not a classic swimmer. The most important thing for me is to see the sea in front of me. Then everything is somehow arranged properly for me.

Fame is both a blessing and a burden. And you have to learn to deal with it, to live with it. How did that process go for you, and it is inevitably a process? And are you now at peace with its less beautiful aspects, with yourself and the environment?

I think you answered half the question yourself. That's exactly it! So, a double-edged sword. There are some beautiful, wonderful things, but also some that are sometimes a burden. And deal with it. When good things happen, you enjoy them; when bad things happen, you have to learn how to deal with them. When you're younger, you make some mistakes, realize a day later that maybe you shouldn't have reacted that way. When you are a little older, then you think you are more experienced in these things. Then something bad happens, and you react five times worse precisely because you are older, then you ask yourself: "How come this happened to me?!" I enjoy my job. I've been really blessed since I started working both in my daily enjoyment of doing this job and financially, so I really wouldn't say I would change anything.

Dubrovnik is specific in many ways. Here, the cheljad holds an anda, he will look at a famous person from the corner of his eye, but if he will approach, scream, ask for autographs... as a rule, he won't. Everyone is the same on Stradun. We all remember the anecdote when the original Ivo Labaš asked Liz Taylor for a pen and paper and to her surprise he gave her an autograph. So - it can be assumed that you are comfortable here?

I come there almost every summer. I have three homes in Croatia: Šibenik, Zagreb and Dubrovnik. It's more of a problem for me when I have to enter the City, I'm in a hurry, I walk fast, I have to go to a rehearsal, and Ploče is packed with tourists, I have to wait. I'd rather jump rope. But as far as the local people are concerned, I feel at home. I don't think they see me as Liz Taylor either. I think they think of me more as: "Our Sime". Šime is sitting there, drinking coffee, just like in Šibenik, they don't pay attention there either.

Photo: Ivan Pozniak

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Thursday August 15

Shades: pic of the day

And sometimes you find things when you aren't even looking....

I know the who, but not the what or when or where or anything. It's a YouTube video called "Inferno Mali Mravi Goran Visnjic Croatian Celebrity Interview" and posted by Joni Jahn Gillespie on March 9 2018.

Here's an interview with Goran from TPortal yesterday:

Goran Višnjić: 'If I work on a role that I love, it really recharges my batteries'

Šibenik actor and producer Goran Višnjić, with a successful Hollywood career, has been staying in Dalmatia for months. Namely, he played in the play 'Equinocija' at the Dubrovnik Summer Games, and Goran Višnjić was also at the opening of the Croatian International Film Festival, the Brač Film Festival, and found time to visit Zagvozd this year as well.

After two decades of absence from the theater stage , Goran Višnjić easily jumped into the play 'Equinocija' by Krešimir Dolenčić, and danced with Zrinka Cvitešić . He grew a mustache for this role.

It has to change

The actor explained that this is because the character is from the 19th century, so he "wanted to do something so that he didn't have to have makeup and hair" and that's why he grew a mustache. He says that he always has either 'some kind of mustache or some kind of beard', then longer hair, shorter hair. It's not a matter of image because actors, he points out, 'constantly change their image, it's an integral part of the job.'

"I am blessed to do a job that I love, so if I work in a role that I love, it really recharges my batteries, and what is said is just charging the batteries and resting, I need about 15 days of rest and that's it, I enjoy my work and I feel good while I'm working,' he told In Magazin .

Although three decades have passed since the first episode of 'Emergency Services', the actors are still bound by friendship . That is why he was pleasantly surprised to meet Shane West in Dubrovnik .

He explained that 'the entire team of the Emergency Service is a very close group of people and that even during the filming they went on vacations together for Christmas and New Year and came to Croatia over the summer'. A recent meeting before with Shane 'turned out completely by accident'. He was on a cruise and called a man from Šibenik to ask what he should do while in Dubrovnik, if he could recommend a restaurant, so he said he would take him to lunch .

Hello everyone, everywhere, it's Thursday and I can't take my eyes of the cowboy hat, the beard and...well.... everything. Hope your day goes as you would wish it to.

[patrizio-t]

Il mio sogno di essere Ulisse

“...Noi ci allegrammo, e tosto tornò in pianto, ché de la nova terra un turbo nacque, e percosse del legno il primo canto.

Tre volte il fé girar con tutte l'acque; a la quarta levar la poppa in suso e la prora ire in giù, com' altrui piacque,

infin che 'l mar fu sovra noi richiuso...”.

L'Ulisse di Dante muore così. In una scena tragica e grandiosa fuori dal tempo, lontano da tutti, ai confini del mondo conosciuto, dopo aver convinto i compagni impauriti e recalcitranti ad andare avanti, sempre più avanti, oltre ogni limite, “per seguir virtute e canoscenza”.

Il mio Ulisse, invece, è morto martedì 15 giugno 2010 a Belgrado, in un appartamento del quartiere di Zvezdara. Suicida. L'hanno trovato sul suo letto, al suo fianco la pistola con cui ha messo fine alla sua vita.

L'Ulisse della mia infanzia, l'Ulisse di alcune generazioni di spettatori televisivi, aveva il volto intenso e il corpo atletico di Bekim Fehmiu, una delle stelle di prima grandezza del cinema jugoslavo, noto in Italia soprattutto per lo sceneggiato a puntate “L'Odissea”, fedele trasposizione del romanzo di Omero co-prodotto dalla Rai nel 1968 e diretto da Franco Rossi.

Avevo cinque o sei anni quando l'ho visto in tv. Allora non lo sapevo, ma quella che andava in onda era una replica. Sarà stato il 1984, più o meno. Ricordo però ancora la mia emozione di bambino di fronte a quella storia piena di avventura, di sangue e di mare salato, piena di storie vissute e storie raccontate, insieme fantastica e terribile.

E su tutti la figura umana ed eccezionale di Ulisse, forte, astuto, instancabile, dallo sguardo a volte torvo, a volte commosso a volte stupito, interpretato (l'ho scoperto soltanto molti anni dopo) da un attore nato a Sarajevo nel 1936, da una famiglia albanese del Kosovo originaria di Djakova.

Dopo essersi diplomato alla Facoltà di Arti Drammatiche di Belgrado, Fehmiu ha iniziato a recitare negli anni '50. La notorietà vera è arrivata però nel 1967, col ruolo di Beli Bora in “Ho incontrato anche zingari felici” (Skupljači perja) di Saša Petrović, che in quell'anno vince il Premio speciale della giuria al festival di Cannes e viene nominato all'Oscar.

Da questo momento inizia la sua carriera internazionale, di cui uno dei primi successi è proprio la serie dedicata all'Odissea. Nelle decine di film girati, Fehmiu ha lavorato insieme a vere leggende del cinema, come John Huston, Ava Gardner, Irene Papas (la Penelope dell'Odissea di Rossi), Claudia Cardinale e Dirk Bogarde.

Fehmiu è stato un vero apripista. Secondo l'autore e produttore italiano Francesco Scardamaglia, “Bekim è stato l'unico attore proveniente dal blocco comunista a recitare in occidente con venti anni di anticipo rispetto all'arrivo di Gorbacev e al crollo del muro di Berlino”. Fehmiu ha tentato anche l'avventura hollywoodiana, stroncata però in partenza dal flop di “The adventurers”, girato nel 1970.

A fine anni '80, complice il clima pesante che fece da preludio alla fine della Jugoslavia, Fehmiu si è allontanato dall'ambiente del teatro e del cinema. Nel 1987, in segno di protesta verso la crescente politica di discriminazione della popolazione albanese del Kosovo, l'attore ha abbandonato il palcoscenico del Teatro Drammatico Yugoslavo di Belgrado, durante le rappresentazione di “Madame Colontein” opera di Agnette Pleyal. E' del 1992 l'ultima apparizione cinematografica, in “Gengis Khan” diretto da Ken Annakin.

“La disgregazione della Jugoslavia, la guerra fratricida, la distruzione di Vukovar, il bombardamento di Dubrovnik, l'assedio di Sarajevo, la guerra in Kosovo, il bombardamento di ciò che restava della Jugoslavia, hanno spinto mio padre a isolarsi sempre di più”, aveva scritto tempo fa il maggiore dei suoi due figli, anche lui attore, che porta non a caso il nome di Uliks (Ulisse). “Ha rinunciato volontariamente alla parola, il più bello e forte tra gli attributi di un attore, chiudendosi in un silenzio di protesta. E proprio come direbbe Amleto, 'Il resto è silenzio'”.

Il figlio minore, Hedon, due giorni dopo la morte del padre ha dichiarato alla stampa: “Ha vissuto ed è morto come un samurai. Se n'è andato in grande stile, così come ha vissuto”. Poi ha aggiunto: “Fino a quattro mesi fa era una persona piena di vita. Poi però è arrivato l'ictus, e tutto è cambiato. Era debole, è invecchiato letteralmente nel giro di una notte. Si muoveva con difficoltà, non era più lo stesso. Non voleva finire così”.

Per una volta, albanesi e serbi (ma anche tutti gli altri abitanti di quella che una volta era la Jugoslavia) piangono insieme un uomo e un artista che in tanti film li ha uniti e fatti sognare. La moglie, Branka Petrić, anche lei attrice famosa, ha ricevuto in questi giorni migliaia di telegrammi di condoglianze.

Dopo la cremazione, per volontà dell'attore, le sue ceneri verranno portate a Prizren, città del Kosovo molto amata da Fehmiu (qui ha vissuto da ragazzo) e disperse nel fiume Bistrica, le cui acque, dopo aver incontrato quelle del Drin, attraversano l'Albania per sfociare nel mare Adriatico.

Itaca, “la pietrosa Itaca” non è poi molto lontana. Credo, sono convinto, che non sia un caso che Bekim, per riposare, abbia scelto lo stesso mare smeraldo su cui è nata la leggenda di Ulisse. E spero che questo suo ultimo viaggio non sia altro che un sospirato ritorno a casa.

(articolo di Francesco Martino)

Nella foto Bekim Fhemiu e la bellissima Irene Papas

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Un mio personale omaggio, a 10 anni dalla sua scomparsa, ad un uomo, ad un’icona, ad una potente energia che ha fatto sognare più di una generazione.

Partire verso l’ignoto, scoprire nuovi mondi, fuori e dentro di sé.

Questo deve essere lo scopo ultimo di ogni essere umano.

Cercare e ricercare senza stancarsi mai. Con la curiosità di un bambino e la voracità di un animale affamato nella notte.

Per tornare un giorno, forse, chissà, (non è importante) ma sicuramente cresciuto, cambiato, con il corpo più piccolo e piegato, segnato da cicatrici, ma con uno splendido viso e sorriso, spirito da leone, da vero combattente.

E poi la vita può anche finire, consapevoli che la nostra vita, le rotte che abbiamo aperto, serviranno a tutti quelli che seguiranno.

Un abbraccio Bekim, mio unico e solo Ulisse.

Patrizio

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After a two hour nap (recovering from the previous evening’s festivities), Kevin Spacey holds a press conference at the Dubrovnik Film Meeting. Even in the sober light of a new day he still finds it ridiculous that a 15 year old film (The Usual Suspects) rightfully not in awards contention, won the Audience Favorite Award at the Sarajevo Film Festival. Hey, people like what they like! lol | August 24, 2008

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TRAVELLING TO VIENNA?

 WHAT TO SEE AND WHERE TO GO

I still haven’t been to this beautiful city, but I feel like I have from all the research I’ve done 2023 Australian calendars  on it. At some point, I’d like to travel across some of the lesser known cities of Eastern European countries; I’ve already seen the stunning sunsets of Dubrovnik in Croatia, and it really opened my eyes to what that part of the world has to offer travellers. Sounds good? Do you want to buy 2023 Australian calendars? Order calendars here.

One of my main reasons for travelling is to experience things I never knew were out there, and Vienna has so much to offer. In today’s post, I hope you enjoy reading about why this city has me so excited recently.

Explore the opera scene

Austria’s capital is known for many things, and in the same way that you couldn’t go to London and not see a musical in the West End, you can’t possibly head to one of the motherlands of opera and not go to see one. This is an iconic part of Viennese culture, wound into the fabric of the city, along with other forms of classical music, and into the hearts of all its people.

Plus, it’s never been easier to buy tickets; if you visit viennaoperatickets.com, you can take a look at the full schedule of operas and ballets coming up, and fit your stay there around the right dates. If you want to see a classic version of Carmen in the luxurious surroundings of the Vienna State Opera House, book them now before they sell out!

Walk through the Old Town

The Innere Stadt, as this is also known, has narrow walkways bursting with medieval architecture and plenty of photography opportunities. It’s very easy to get around on foot, so I’d suggest arming yourself with a map and going on one of the self-guided walking tours. You’ll be able to see the towering St Stephen’s Cathedral, with classic gothic architecture that oozes the grandeur that Vienna is famous for.

Or how about heading for the impressive City Hall? This is often the popular venue for the many festivals and feasts that Vienna holds throughout the year. If you’re heading there this summer, not only will you be able to take in the sprawling Hall itself, but the grand stage erected outside for the annual Film and Music Festival too.

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Learn about Vienna’s culture

You’ll be hard pressed to find anywhere in the world with so many museums and art galleries. The people of Vienna are hugely proud of their roots, so you’ll find plenty of opportunities to learn more about it – the MuseumsQuartier Wien is the main one. Amazingly, this area is home to around 70 cultural facilities, and is one of the largest art and culture complexes in the world.

With many courtyards, cafés and shops, it is the perfect blend of urban life with historic appreciation. There are several historic buildings to explore from the 18th and 19th centuries, as well as contemporary museums to celebrate modern Viennese artists.

[kdjonesmtb]

Phantom Electric Ghost Interviews Kim Cameron BIO: https://kimcameronmusic.com/about.aspx Anchor.fm July 28th Available on @spotifypodcasts by 8 pm NYC time About Kim Cameron Kim Cameron is a high-energy, 2-time Top 20 Billboard chart-topping deep house sound who has toured around the world. International Singer She performed for the NFL twice (Giants, Redskins), National League (Marlins Baseball), touring across the U.S., Caribbean, Europe and China, in addition to being a featured artist at several prominent international music festivals including Xiamen Music Festival in China, Dubrovnik Wave Festival (Croatia), Komen’s for a Cure (Miami) over the past 14+ years. Award winning Songwriter American Songwriting Award, Best Female Emerging Artist of the Year, Album of the Year, Best Live Performance, Semi-Finalists Song of the Year, Best Dance Song 10+ music video awards Her music is signed across the globe to several agencies; Muzika In Store (Croatia); PC Music (Canada); 35 Grad (Germany); KD Digital (S. Korea); Leyi Digital (China), and distributed worldwide under the UK’s Label Worx. In addition, Kim’s songs have been placed on a variety of TV and Films (Hulu, Amazon, VOD, Bravo, CMTV, Fox, MTV, Discovery, Disney, MUN2). .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ #applepodcasts #comedy #dj #entrepreneur #interview #itunes #mentalhealth #mindset #newpodcast #podcast #podcastaddict #podcastcommunity #podcastepisode #podcasters #podcastersofinstagram #podcastforwomen #podcasting #podcastinglife #podcastlife #podcastlove #podcasts #podcastseries #podcastshow #podcastshows #podcastsofinstagram #podcast🎧 #producer #radio #selflove #spotifypodcast (at New Hampshire) https://www.instagram.com/p/CgjbxFGu8Yp/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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BWG TRAVEL Croatian Beauty 🇭🇷 —————————————————————— 📸 : @eyes.abroad —————————————————————— Facts : Croatia's peak season (Jul–Aug) is also its warmest. Its coast has a Mediterranean climate (warm summers and mild winters), while the interior's Continental climate causes hot summers and winter snow. Popular events include the Boat Show (Split, Apr); the Dance Week Festival (Zagreb, May–Jun); the indie-themed INmusic Festival (Zagreb, Jun); the longstanding Pula Film Festival (Jul); the Dubrovnik Summer Festival (Jul–Aug), with theatre, dance, and music shows; and the St. Martin's Day wine harvest (wine regions, Nov). —————————————————————— Location : Croatia 🇭🇷 —————————————————————— Share with friends and be sure to follow @bwglifestyle on social media for Travel ideas ✈️ 🌍 | For more about B.W.G Lifestyle, Follow us on | Facebook | Twitter | Pinterest | Tumblr | @bwglifestyle ————————————————————— #bwglifestyle #bwg #relax #views #savings #travel #bwgtravel #membershipclub #exclusive #lifestyle #countries #work #travelling #bwgworldwide (at Plitvice Lakes) https://www.instagram.com/p/BsBziPGHydw/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1av04zd7hbfv7

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Final Sacrifice Movie Review

Featuring Fabio Sartor (The Passion of Christ), this multicultural actioner blasts off in the autumn of 1944, in Northern Italy during the thick of World War II. When a group of American supply soldiers is tasked with delivering ammunition to the front lines, the success of the mission becomes less likely with every hellish setback. Meanwhile, a German unit and their ragtag Italian partners struggle to maintain morale and discipline amongst their terrified troops in the face of what looks like doubtless defeat.

Director Ari Taub (79 Parts) does an admirable job of weaving together several characters and their various trials and tribulations into a cohesive, gripping narrative. There are an awful lot of characters to keep track of, though. Running a brisk 90 minutes long, Final Sacrificenever suffers a dull moment but you must pay close attention or you might find yourself having to rewind—especially if you miss any of the subtitles.

The cinematography isn’t slick or pretty but it’s certainly appropriate to the subject matter. I’ll admit that I am not an expert on the Second World War but the uniforms, artillery and other trappings look authentic to me, which lends an air of realism to the grim story. There are several locations and plenty of gunfire and explosions for those viewers who are into that sort of thing. What’s more, the makeup effects are successful, and in some cases, proportionately gory.

I’m not generally a fan of war movies but I like to keep myself well-rounded as a film critic, so I watch as vast a variety as I can. As just a movie for entertainment purposes, Final Sacrifice is fine but I do believe it will have more appeal to aficionados of the era or/and genre.

Although Final Sacrifice was made several years ago and racked up acclaim on the festival circuit, it was unreleased to the public—until now. You’ll be able to see this gritty war epic on HD streaming digital download on April 20, 2022.

AWARDS

- Best Director (2005) - Milano International Film Festival Awards (MIFF Awards)

- Audience Award (2005) - Milano International Film Festival Awards (MIFF Awards)

- Best Film Audience Choice (2003) - Brooklyn International Film Festival.

- Audience Award (2004) - Best Feature Film - Bearfest - Big Bear Lake International Film Festival

- Best of the Festival (2004) - Breckenridge Festival of Film.

- Participation Award (2004) - Dubrovnik International Film Festival.

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Croatia Singles Vacations Beyond Dubrovnik

Croatia Singles Vacations Beyond Dubrovnik: Croatia is one of the northern most countries that split from the former Yugoslavia in the late twentieth century. It is on the East Coast of the Adriatic Sea. Across from Italy, their history has been intertwined. As a result, they share much of the elegant architecture and style of southern Europe. The majority of the population lives in the second largest city, Zagreb.  While Croatia is increasingly popular, it is still being discovered by global tourists drawn by its:

long and complex history

natural beauty and

varied cuisine and local wines.

Solo Travel Croatia-Three Regions to Explore:

Croatia has three distinct regions to visit.

Northern and Central Croatia is comprised of low mountains and highlands.

Eastern Croatia is made up of flat agricultural plains.

Coastal Croatia has an ideal Mediterranean climate and is surrounded by one thousand plus islands.

Top spots include::

The glamorous island of  Hvar surrounded by sleek yachts has been dubbed “the new St. Tropez”.

Party enthusiasts will be attracted to the Zrće beach on the island of Pag, the “Croatian Ibiza”.

Kornati islands are known for their wild natural beauty.

Dubrovnik’s stone walls are easily recognized by fans of the Game of Thrones.

Plitvice Lakes National Park’s is filled with waterfalls waiting for selfies.

Motovun is a charming hilltop village, the setting for its annual Film Festival.  Its architecture and winged lions of St. Mark reflect its Venetian eighteenth century past.

Rovinj is a top destination for Croatia’s seafood dishes. It is in many ways reminiscent of Venice which for five years ruled the town. While that ended in the eighteenth century, the winged lion of St. Mark can be seen throughout the town.  It has much Old World charm with its narrow streets, brightly colored houses, popular balconies topped off by the sixty meter tall St. Euphemia’s tower.

Ston is another tourist favorite.  Its winding stone fortress  is the longest wall fortress in Europe and second in length only to the wall of China.

Croatia Singles Vacations Beyond Dubrovnik: Haven for Foodies:

Croatia’s climate is ideal to produce an array of top local dishes and wine. (For the latter, try the famous “Plavac Mali”, similar to Zinfandel.)

Specials are seen region by region. For example, try these:

Mainland  stew-like meat dishes.

Mediterranean: fish, olives, olive oil and rosemary.

Croatia-Singles Vacations Beyond Dubrovnik:

Sample Itinerary from a Past Tour:

Croatia Express Tour: Croatia Express Tour-Fabled Adriatic Coast HIghlights | Solo Trekker (solotrekker4u.com)

These three day sojourns focus on the fabled coastal area of Croatia. Be sure to ask about combining packages on land and sea combined.

Solo Travel Package Authentic Croatia: Start in the Capital Zagreb:

While this route is based on a past tour, check out options for Croatian custom tailored packages and solo travel deals with no single supplement.

DAY 1: Zagreb

Tour starts at the capital of Croatia, Zagreb, a mix of old and new.

The old city is dominated by its ancient fortifications.

Next stop is the Saint Stephen’s Cathedral and the Church of Saint Mark.

For a change of pace head out to shop at the local market.

Dinner: Sample local dishes and wines.

DAY 2 : Zagreb – Hum – Motovun – Rovinj

From Zagreb, it is on to centuries old Istria, surrounded by olive groves and vineyards.

Next is Hum, the world’s smallest town with just seventeen residents!

Motovun provides a view of Venetian architecture along with remaining Roman and Italian influence. Go to Motovun for annual their film festival!

Taste the region’s dishes prosciutto and truffles plus Croatian wines.

Next stop is Rovinj, well-known for its seafood.

Croatia Singles Vacations Beyond Dubrovnik: Beyond Zagreb:

DAY 3 : Rovinj – Poreč – Opatija

Rovinj is a perfect setting for a mystery or other intrigue.

Catch the view from the soaring St. Euphemia’s Tower.

Learn about the seafaring world and boating at the Batana House Eco Museum.

Then make your way leisurely down the Artist Street.

Finish the day in ancient Poreč with its sixth-century Basilica.

Solo Travel Package Authentic Croatia: World-Class National Park:

DAY 4: Opatija – Plitvice Lakes National Park

Begin the day at the Plitvice National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Explore lakes and parks with cascading waterfalls.

Take a lunch cruise.

DAY 5: Plitvice Lakes National Park – Zadar

Alfred Hitchcock, classic film maker, called Zadar’s sunsets some of the best in the world.

The town is filled with  old city walls and streets of marble.

Visit the Saint Donatus church and the ancient Roman forum.

Enjoy the natural scenery, including the mysterious phenomenon, the “Sea Organs”. It features a musical “performance” by the sea!

Solo Travel Package Authentic Croatia: 2 More National Parks:

DAY 6: Zadar – Kornati Islands

Time to cruise through the Kornati National Park.

Glide past its one hundred plus islands and reefs.

Take a quick swim in the Adriatic Sea.

DAY 7: Zadar – Krka National Park – Trogir

Krka National Park is filled with charming mills and traditional houses.

Not to be missed: one of Europe’s loveliest water falls, the  Skradinski Buk.

Cruise through the River Krka canyon to Skradin.

Have a real Croatian family lunch at a nearby estate.

Croatia Solo Travel Packages Beyond Dubrovnik: 2nd UNESCO World Site:

DAY 8: Trogir – Split

Begin the day at another UNESCO World Heritage site. Ancient Trogir enjoys the unusual reputation as the city that has not changed in over 2,000 years!

Sample the local markets.

Look at the old fortifications, and check out the view from the steep bell tower.

Move on for a change of pace to Split, the second largest city in the country. The Roman Emperor Diocletian spent his last days there.  See his Diocletian Palace, now listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site.

DAY 9: Split – Metković boat Safari – Dubrovnik

Relax in a Lada or traditional boat. Float on “safari down the Delta Neretva. The scenery will take you past farms and plantations.

Check out local vendors along the banks.

Lunch will introduce you to special Croatian fish dishes and specialties.

DAY 10: Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik is the most famous of the sights along the Dalmatian Coast. Known fondly as the Pearl of the Adriatic, it is a fabled UNESCO World Heritage site.

Start at the Stradun or main street and move on to the Franciscan monastery and Sponza Palace.

See its storied, fabled city fortifications with more than a mile long seven foot high, well-preserved wall.

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See TrulyCroatia for these special interest cruises:

Be sure to ask about options for no single supplement or sharing to avoid single supplement when traveling alone in Croatia.

Past Sample Tours:

Sights of Montenegro – From Dubrovnik

Young and Fun Cruise (Under 29) – From Split

Deluxe Professionals Route (Under 39)

Cruise & Yoga – From Split

Deluxe Dubrovnik Wine Cruise – From Dubrovnik

Bike Cruise – Island Hopping Kvarner Bay

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Croatia-Five Top Destinations

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