L'Occupation en 26 images (1978) : distribution, intrigue et streaming

Released in 1978, L'Occupation en 26 images is a drame, guerre and romance film directed by Lordan Zafranović, running about 116 minutes.

What it’s about. Set in Dubrovnik, this drama chronicles a friendship between three men, that began just before World War II. One of the men is of Italian origin, another is the wealthy heir of a shipping fortune, and the third is the son of a Jewish antique-store owner. Before the war, they are fast friends, enjoying one another's company at carnivals and at a private fencing club. However, when the war comes, the Italians and Germans move in to create the Independent State of Croatia. The Italian friend becomes a fascist and courts and marries the sister of his rich friend. Soon enough, atrocities are being committed, and anyone suspected of Jewish or Serbian parentage or anti-fascist leanings, is killed.

Who’s in it. L'Occupation en 26 images stars Frano Lasić as Niko, Milan Štrljić as Toni, Tanja Poberžnik as Ane and Boris Kralj as Baldo, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, L'Occupation en 26 images has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch L'Occupation en 26 images page.

If you liked it. Fans of L'Occupation en 26 images tend to enjoy Les Évadés, Le Parrain, La Liste de Schindler and Le Parrain, 2e partie.