A Christmas in Vienna
Božić u Beču
Synopsis
Eastern Croatian front, December 1991. Famed violinist Ivan Lesjak, his best friend and their travelling band perform for the exhausted soldiers on the frontlines. During one of these private concerts, the camp they're staying in is bombareded by Serbian forces. In the midst of the chaos, Ivan's best friend looses and arm and dies from his injuries soon after. Traumtized by what he saw, Ivan decides to leave the country and keep his parents company in their viennese apartment, however, the lights and crowds of the metropolis further increase his anxiety, until he meets Marina, another Croatian refugee who came to work in Austria as a nurse.
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Filip Šovagović
Ivan Lesjak
Bojana Gregorić Vejzović
Dr. Marina Parun
Ljubomir 'Kiki' Kapor
Petar Lesjak
Vjera Žagar-Nardelli
Eva Resjak
Marija Kohn
Teta Ana
Drago Krča
Tetak Josip
Gusti Wolf
Mizzi
Damir Lončar
Emil
Damir Šaban
Branko Jelić
Žarko Savić
Stevo
Cynthia Ashperger
Brigita
Ilija Ivezić
General Raguž
Nada Gaćešić-Livaković
Blagajnica
Ivo Gregurević
Gost
Predrag 'Pređo' Vušović
Konobar
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Branko Schmidt
- Screenplay & Story
- Branko Schmidt
- Original Title
- Božić u Beču
- Country of Origin
- Croatia
- Spoken Languages
- German, Croatian
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Hrvatska Radiotelevizija, Interfilm
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Branko Schmidt
Branko Schmidt
Department Leadership Roster
Branko Schmidt
Director
Branko Schmidt
Writer
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What is A Christmas in Vienna about?
Eastern Croatian front, December 1991. Famed violinist Ivan Lesjak, his best friend and their travelling band perform for the exhausted soldiers on the frontlines. During one of these private concerts, the camp they're staying in is bombareded by Serbian forces. In the midst of the chaos, Ivan's best friend looses and arm and dies from his injuries soon after. Traumtized by what he saw, Ivan decides to leave the country and keep his parents company in their viennese apartment, however, the lights and crowds of the metropolis further increase his anxiety, until he meets Marina, another Croatian refugee who came to work in Austria as a nurse.
Who directed A Christmas in Vienna?
A Christmas in Vienna was directed by Branko Schmidt.
Who stars in A Christmas in Vienna?
The principal cast of A Christmas in Vienna includes Filip Šovagović, Bojana Gregorić Vejzović, Ljubomir 'Kiki' Kapor, Vjera Žagar-Nardelli, Marija Kohn.
When was A Christmas in Vienna released and how long is it?
A Christmas in Vienna was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.