Principal photography was completed by mid-July 2022, with filming locations including Rijeka, Trieste, and the Vittoriale degli Italiani.
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Principal photography was completed by mid-July 2022, with filming locations including Rijeka, Trieste, and the Vittoriale degli Italiani.
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Gabriele D'Annunzio's occupation of Rijeka unfolds through reenactments by local residents in "Fiume o morte." Directed by Igor Bezinović, the film combines dramatic reconstructions with documentary elements to depict D'Annunzio's 1919-1920 efforts to establish a new state. Set against the backdrop of post-World War I turmoil, the narrative features actors portraying key figures, including D'Annunzio himself. Principal photography took place in Rijeka and Trieste, capturing the historical significance of this tumultuous period.
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Why Watch
- See reenactments of D'Annunzio's occupation in Rijeka.
- Meet the actors portraying historical figures like Gabriele D'Annunzio.
- Find out how history can be retold in a fun way.
Did You Know
- The film won six Golden Arenas at the 72nd Pula Film Festival.
- It attracted almost 30,000 viewers by July 2025, making it the most-watched documentary in Croatia since 1991.
- Principal photography was completed by mid-July 2022 in Rijeka and Trieste.
- It won the Best Documentary award at the 38th European Film Awards.
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What awards did Fiume o morte! win?
Fiume o morte! won the Tiger Award at the 54th International Film Festival Rotterdam and six Golden Arenas at the 72nd Pula Film Festival, including Best Director for Igor Bezinović.
Who directed Fiume o morte!?
Fiume o morte! was written and directed by Igor Bezinović.
When did Fiume o morte! premiere?
Fiume o morte! premiered on 2 February 2025 at the 54th International Film Festival Rotterdam.
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