Vatroslav Mimica

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Vatroslav Mimica

Born June 25, 1923 · Omiš, Croatia

Died February 15, 2020 · aged 96

Vatroslav Mimica (25 June 1923 – 15 February 2020) was a Croatian film director and screenwriter. Born in Omiš, Mimica had enrolled at the University of Zagreb School of Medicine before the outbreak of World War II. In 1942 he joined Young Communist League of Yugoslavia (SKOJ) and in 1943 he went on to join the Yugoslav Partisans, becoming a member of their medical units. After the war Mimica wr…

Known For

On the MeadowOn the Meadow · 1957
On the Meadow
★ 8.01957
MovieAnimation
Two men on the meadow fight for one flower.
The Inspector Is Back!The Inspector Is Back! · 1959
The Inspector Is Back!
★ 7.01959
MovieAnimation
The inspector cautiously walks the city streets avoiding “dangers”. He comes home, washes his feet and reads newspapers. Suddenly he sees a fingerprint that makes a run for it. The inspector follows it…
AloneAlone · 1958
Alone
★ 5.71958
MovieAnimation
Harassed by the day, he runs away in the evening from people and town. He crawls into his little room to sleep. The dream is bringing him the limitless and quiet spaces of solitude. At last, he is alone and free. But the solitude engenders the fear.
The Macedonian Part of HellThe Macedonian Part of Hell · 1971
The Macedonian Part of Hell
★ 5.71971
MovieHistoryWar
At the end of the year 1942 and the start of 1943, to stop spreading the revolution in county of Bitola, bulgarian occupiers are reinforcing the persecutions and the acts of violence on civil population.
Prometheus from the Island of ViševicaPrometheus from the Island of Viševica · 1964
Prometheus from the Island of Viševica
★ 6.51964
MovieDrama
A middle-aged manager of a big-scale company pays visit to his native island with his wife, in order to attend ceremony of unveiling a memorial plaque dedicated to local partisan heroes. During his visit, he's constantly overwhelmed by the memories from the past, his first love, the combat days and his enthusiasm to introduce electricity on the island, which was not appreciated by his fellow islanders.
An EventAn Event · 1969
An Event
★ 6.71969
MovieDrama
A grandfather and his grandson go to a fair to sell a horse. A ranger and his vicious partner, Matijevic, follow them as they return home in order to rob them. The confrontation takes place in the forest.
Suleiman the ConquerorSuleiman the Conqueror · 1961
Suleiman the Conqueror
★ 9.01961
MovieHistoryAdventure
Historical film, telling the story of Turkish Sultan Suleiman's attempts to conquer Vienna. The advance of his army was checked on Yugoslav territory.
The FalconThe Falcon · 1983
The Falcon
★ 5.01983
MovieHistoryDrama
Banović Strahinja takes place during the middle ages in Serbia. While estate owner Strahinja is hunting, a Turkish bandit, Alija, attacks his castle. The Turks kill his servants and kidnap his beloved Andja. When he discovers what has happened, Strahinja gathers a together a group of scoundrels and chases the bandits.

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