Freedom from Despair
“A young man's journey from despair, a nation's struggle for freedom.”
Synopsis
True stories of the Croatian People's struggle to overcome oppression from communist Yugoslavia and the 1990's fight to save their war ravaged homeland.
Top Cast
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John Savage
Narrator
Michael York
Voice Over
Beata Poźniak
Voice Over
Petar Cvirn
Kruno Brkusic
Stipe Brkusic
Kruno’s Father
Noelle Charles
Kruno's Mother
Danijel Pek
Friend 1
Jure Bušić
Friend 2
Terence Pratt
UDBA Officer
Vlado Brkusic
Italian Farmer
Anka Brkusic
Italian Farmer's Wife
Marko Dizdar
Self
Marusa Bilisko
Girl at Beach
John Dolan
Prison Guard 1
Vladimir Sever
Prison Guard 2
Dennis Kucinich
Self
George Radanovich
Self
Dianna Brkusic
Self
Release History & Theatrical Window
Dubrovnik International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 5, 2004
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Brenda Brkusic Milinkovic
- Screenplay & Story
- Brenda Brkusic Milinkovic
- Original Score
- Nenad Bach
- Original Title
- Freedom from Despair
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Croatian, English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Brenda Brkusic Milinkovic
Brenda Brkusic Milinkovic
Nenad Bach
Terence Pratt
Brenda Brkusic Milinkovic
Brenda Brkusic Milinkovic, Dianna Brkusic
Department Leadership Roster
Brenda Brkusic Milinkovic
Writer
Brenda Brkusic Milinkovic
Producer
Nenad Bach
Original Music Composer
Terence Pratt
Director of Photography
Brenda Brkusic Milinkovic
Director
Brenda Brkusic Milinkovic
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Freedom from Despair.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Freedom from Despair
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Freedom from Despair about?
True stories of the Croatian People's struggle to overcome oppression from communist Yugoslavia and the 1990's fight to save their war ravaged homeland.
Who directed Freedom from Despair?
Freedom from Despair was directed by Brenda Brkusic Milinkovic.
Who stars in Freedom from Despair?
The principal cast of Freedom from Despair includes John Savage, Michael York, Beata Poźniak, Petar Cvirn, Stipe Brkusic.
When was Freedom from Despair released and how long is it?
Freedom from Despair was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Freedom from Despair?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Freedom from Despair was composed by Nenad Bach.