23.LFF
Opatija
26.-30.08.2025.

Film

Of Hockey and Bears

LFF12, In competition

ABOUT THE MOVIE

In recent seasons, the players and supporters of Medveščak ice hockey club have been excellent sporting ambassadors. What should havebeen a refreshment in sports, a rehabilitation of a sport with a certain tradition in Zagreb, turned out to be a real sensation. At a time when certain other sporting events in Croatia require security cordons of counter-terrorist police, and repressive legislation is being introduced to regulate the behaviour of rival fans, Medveščak’s matches have managed to remain incident-free. Sector B, an association for the club’s loyal supporters, merits special attention: an encouraging example of non-violent fandom.

Radislav Ivanov Gonzo

Radislav Jovanov Gonzo (1964) graduated from the Department of Cinematography at the Academy of Dramatic Art in Zagreb. He has directed more than 350 music videos, 50 commercial videos, 5 documentaries and one short film. One of the most awarded authors in the history of ‘Croatian Film Days’. Filmography:‘Squared’ (2012) - fiction short / segment of ‘Zagreb Stories 2’ omnibus‘Cubismo Turismo’ (2000) - documentary

Josip Ivančić

Josip Ivančić (1978), graduated from the Department of Cinematography at the Academy of Dramatic Art in Zagreb. He has worked in the field of film and TV production as a camera operator, cameramen and director of photography.

Title: Of Hockey and Bears
Year of production: 2014
Duration: 50
Sound design: Hrvoje Štefotić