Five workers chase away cormorants that consume fish from a farm near Donji Miholjac, Croatia, where the birds are protected by law.
Synopsis
Five workers chase away cormorants that consume fish from a farm near Donji Miholjac, Croatia, where the birds are protected by law.
Synopsis
Near Donji Miholjac, Croatia, workers at a fish farm chase cormorants to protect their stock. These birds, which feed on fish, are protected by law, complicating the efforts of the farm employees. Their attempts to deter the birds take place against the backdrop of cormorant nesting grounds in Hungary. Directed by Branko Ištvančić, the film was released in 1998 and is considered one of the best Croatian documentaries of the decade.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- Meet the workers chasing cormorants in Donji Miholjac.
- Find out why cormorants are protected by law.
- See the absurdity of their Sisyphean task.
Did You Know
- The Cormorant Scarecrow was released in 1998.
- The film has won multiple awards.
- It is considered the best Croatian documentary of the 1990s.
- The film's duration is 30 minutes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who directed The Cormorant Scarecrow?
Branko Ištvančić directed The Cormorant Scarecrow.
What year was The Cormorant Scarecrow released?
The Cormorant Scarecrow was released in 1998.
How long is The Cormorant Scarecrow?
The duration of The Cormorant Scarecrow is 30 minutes.
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