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Croatia: Defining a Nation

2022 · 113 min · Documentary

This documentary uses Croatia's astonishing third-place finish at the 1998 World Cup as a lens on the young nation's identity, weaving the football fairy tale together with the story of a country newly forged from war.

Why it’s here

A British-made feature documentary connecting Croatia's football identity to independence and war.

Runtime
113 min
Genre
Documentary
Mood
thoughtful · dark
Entry
some context
Best for
documentary viewers

Content notes: war or political violence Non-exhaustive

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