Panj Pun Olova - Bad Blue Boys

Synopsis

This film speaks about the impossibility of Croatian war veterans to socialise into today Croatian society, due to the fact that in Croatia – a country in transition in which the unscrupulous capitalism rules, only a few understand their illness and their needs. Film tells a story about a man 35-years-old, married, with three children. He joined Croatian Army at the very beginning of war, and was not discharged until the very end. He is now unemployed, lives in Zagreb with his family and is trying to live like other people, but….. This film is conceived as his intimate confession. Together with two fellow veterans, left only to themselves (and the negligence of the society and government), he does things that to ordinary people seem bizarre and crazy, which help them find their peace and at least give them the appearance of “normal” Croatia citizens.

Directors' Biography

Branko Schmidt was born in 1957 in Osijek, Croatia. After studying Economics, he enrols the Academy of Dramatic Arts in Zagreb, Film and TV Directing Department. He directed many TV plays, documentaries, and TV series. His last feature film “Melon Route” (2006) was awarded at several festivals and screened at many more. He is now working on a new feature film “Metastases”.