Movie

How the War Started on My Island

★ 6.2(22)19971h 37m

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Good to know

Director: Vinko Brešan
Release date: 1997-08-31
Runtime: 1h 37m
Language: Croatian
Status: Released
Country: Croatia
Studio: Hrvatska Radiotelevizija

About How the War Started on My Island

How the War Started on My Island is a 1997 movie in the Comedy and War genres, directed by Vinko Brešan, starring Vlatko Dulić, Ivan Brkić and Božidar Orešković. It has a runtime of 1 hour 37 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.2/10 from 22 viewers. Below you can see where to watch How the War Started on My Island in Denmark — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

At the beginning of 1991, Yugoslav army did not acknowledge Croatian's independence, and still holding few military barracks in Croatia. Gajski travels to an island to get his son out of the army. Locals have besieged the barracks and organized a festival to try with singing and recitals to get major Aleksa and his soldiers to surrender, but Aleksa has explosives thru the barracks and wants to blow up the island.

Cast

Vlatko Dulić

Blaž Gajski

Ivan Brkić

Roko Papak

Božidar Orešković

Boris Bašić

Matija Prskalo

Lucija Milosavljević

Goran Navojec

Martin

Ljubomir Kerekeš

Major Aleksa Milosavljević

Ivica Vidović

Pjesnik

Senka Bulić

Spomenka

Etta Bortolazzi

Baba

Slobodan Milovanović

Ridikul

Leon Lučev

Zoran Gajski

Rene Bitorajac

Vojnik Albanac

Themes & keywords

yugoslaviacroatiabattle

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch How the War Started on My Island in Denmark?+

How the War Started on My Island is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Denmark. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is How the War Started on My Island on Netflix?+

How the War Started on My Island is not on Netflix in Denmark right now.

How long is How the War Started on My Island?+

How the War Started on My Island has a runtime of 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).

Who stars in How the War Started on My Island?+

How the War Started on My Island stars Vlatko Dulić, Ivan Brkić, Božidar Orešković, Matija Prskalo and Goran Navojec.

When did How the War Started on My Island come out?+

How the War Started on My Island is a 1997 movie directed by Vinko Brešan.

What genre is How the War Started on My Island?+

How the War Started on My Island is Comedy and War film.

Who directed How the War Started on My Island?+

How the War Started on My Island was directed by Vinko Brešan.