Down With the Masks

A simple, but vivid depiction of the attempted union strike on Zagreb's Ban Jelačić Square (20 February 1998).

While most TV reports are focused on clashes between police and protesters, this film primarily deals with reactions of ordinary citizens.

Original title: Maske su pale
Year of production: 1999.
Screening time: 27'
Format: Beta SP
Production: PCC, Factum
Written and directed by: Mladen Petričić
Produced by: Nenad Puhovski
Cinematography by: Mladen Petričić
Edited by: Alfred Kolombo

Festivals & Awards:

Trieste International Film Festival - Alpe Adria Cinema 2000; Liburnia Film Festival, Opatija 2003