Josef is 2011 Croatian drama and war film directed by Stanislav Tomić depicting war story of Austrian-Hungarian Croat soldier during World War I in 1915 in Galicia.
In the film, stress is given to effective photos, music, violence and sex.
The film is written by Mario Marko Krce.
Opening song of the film, "Josef", is composed and played by Marko Perković.
Critics were very positive. Critics especially praised costumes and scenography, even though film was produced with low budget and in an independent production.
The film won the Golden Arena for Best Special Effects at the 2011 Pula Film Festival.Synopsis
In 1915, during World War I in Galicia, Croatian soldiers in the Austro-Hungarian Army were sent on Eastern Front to fight against Russian Army and Circassian bandits. After the battle, a survieved Austrian-Hungarian soldier, a Croat, takes uniform and indetification plate with insignia of dead NCO. The problem occurs when Austrian-Hungarian officer finds out that his documents are false.
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