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Movie poster: How the War Started on My Island (1997)
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How the War Started on My Island

1997 · 97 min Comedy War
6.2 / 10 · TMDB

At the beginning of 1991, Yugoslav army did not acknowledge Croatian's independence, and still holding few military barracks in Croatia. Gajski travels to an island to get his son out of the army. Locals have besieged the barracks and organized a festival to try with singing and recitals to get major Aleksa and his soldiers to surrender, but Aleksa has explosives thru the barracks and wants to blow up the island.

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Original Title Kako je počeo rat na mom otoku
Year 1997
Country Croatia
Genre Comedy, War
Director Vinko Brešan
Runtime 97 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.2/10 (20 votes)

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How the War Started on My Island has mixed reviews with a rating of 6.2/10. Good for a relaxed evening without high expectations.

Not every film is made for everyone. Read the synopsis, watch the trailer — you'll know right away if it's for you.

A classic from 1997. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: viewers looking to try something new without being too demanding.

— MovieFinder Editorial

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