Croatian Month - 2014
![]() In November, plunge into Croatia’s history, society and culture This November, Eurochannel is proud to present the Croatian Month. This special presentation, with the support of the Croatian Audiovisual Centre, showcases - for the first time in the USA and Latin America - an exciting collection of short films, movies, documentaries, music specials and more. In a fitting tribute to Croatia’s most renowned artists, this month offers an exciting introduction to the entire spectrum of modern Croat culture. Eurochannel's Croatian Month highlights not only the talent found in Croatian Cinema but also counts with the help of the talented youth of Croatia. We are delighted to count with the support of Televizija Student and showcase their work through interviews with Vlatka Vorkapić (Sonja and the Bull), Saša Ban (Pretty Boy), and Nebojsa Slijepcevic (Gangster of Love).
Donkey: After the war, a man travels with his family to the town his father grows up to start a new life. Things will not go as good as he expected and soon his family will discover why some people are more stubborn than a donkey. (Premiere November 7th at 9 PM ET/PT). More information: DONKEY Euroshorts Croatia: Innovative directors offer fictional takes and different perspectives on their beloved Croatia. Love and a plenty of fiction deliver a different perspective on the country with these groundbreaking stories. (Premiere November 10th at 9 PM ET/PT). More information: EUROSHORTS CROATIA Daddy: Set in a snowy and isolated landscape, a cabin serves as the house of the father of a family. When his daughters travel to pay him a visit, all the secrets he has been trying to hide from his loved ones will be revealed with tragic consequences. (Premiere November 14th at 9 PM ET/PT) More information: DADDY
More information: 72 DAYS The Melon Route: A story based on real events that portrays the endeavor of a Chinese woman in her pursuit for a better future in Europe. Sorrow, happiness anguish and love in an award-winning drama not to be missed. (Premiere November 28th at 9 PM ET/PT) More information: THE MELON ROUTE Vegetarian Cannibal: Some people stop at nothing when it comes to money and power. But greed is a treacherous desire that can lead one to the darkest corners of life. (Premiere November 28th at 10:30 PM ET/PT) More information: VEGETARIAN CANNIBAL Documentaries: More information: FAMILY MEALS Gangster of Love: Finding true love is never an easy task, but being a foreign single mother in Croatia makes it even harder. However, there is a man who works to find love for everybody! (Premiere November 13th at 9 PM ET/ PT) More information: GANGSTER OF LOVE Music: Nina Badric: She is the diva of Croatian pop. Topping the charts in her homeland as well as in Serbia and even Turkey, Nina Badric is on Eurochannel presenting the hits that turned her into the leading figure of pop in her country. (Premiere November 16th at 6:30 PM ET/ 3:30 PM PT) More information: NINA BADRIĆ Eurochannel’s Croatian Month is presented with the support of the Croatian Audiovisual Centre. Founded in 2008, the Croatian Audiovisual Centre is the Government-backed strategic agency for the audiovisual sector in Croatia. It aims to stimulate a successful, vibrant audiovisual industry as well as to promote the widest possible enjoyment and understanding of audiovisual works throughout Croatia. More information on: www.havc.hr Eurochannel is the television channel that brings Europe into the homes of America, offering European music, European movies, television series and documentaries. The programming is broadcast with original audio subtitled in English. As of 2014, Eurochannelis available in 34.5 million households acrossthe world. In the USA, Eurochannel is available on channel 9860 and 608-4 on the Hopper on DISH Network. Viewers interested in receiving Eurochannel on cable should ask their service provider. Discover more about Eurochannel’s Croatian Month on www.eurochannel.com Become a fan of Eurochannel on Facebook and follow us on Twitter for exclusive info and updates about Eurochannel’s Croatian Month! |