CFF25 Best of Croatian Shorts

Buckle up for a roller‑coaster showcase that proves great cinema needs no intermission. Brace yourself for THE MAN WHO COULDN'T REMAIN SILENT, the Academy Award‑nominated powerhouse that turns a single act of courage into pulse‑pounding drama. Cross continents with STANE, the lauded American‑Croatian tale of identity and grit that’s sweeping festivals worldwide. Catch your breath as Aussie‑Croat dynamo Ivana Zorić flips the mood in her riotous debut comedy DONNA'S GOT IT. Because every nail‑biter needs a belly laugh. Fall in love with Split’s animated jewel Zarko, DON'T SPOIL THE CHILD, a hand‑painted hug that’s charmed audiences from Annecy to Zagreb. Finish strong with the multi award winning, Oscar eligible UNSPOKEN, a gut‑wrenching tour de force that lingers long after the lights come up. Five films. One session. From true‑event dramas to a laugh‑out‑loud comedy and a heart‑mending animation, this is the definitive sampler of Croatia’s cinematic firepower. Miss it and you’ll be talking about what you didn’t see.