Dario Juričan

Dario Juričan

Biography

Born in Zagreb, Dario is a graduate of the London Film Academy (LFA). He has written, directed and produced several short films. He works as an independent director and producer.

Filmography

Kumek

Kumek

2020

83:59

Biography of the successful mayor of Zagreb, Milan Bandić.

The Boss: The Beginning

The Boss: The Beginning

2018

83:33

The second entry in The Boss documentary series. The film focuses on the failures of transition, privatisation, and the justice system in Croatia – the consequences of which are still felt today. The story revolves around Miroslav Kutle, one of the biggest tycoons of the 90s.

The Confidant

The Confidant

2017

9:00

A young law student with a deliberate and constructive attitude of a conservative politician goes into serious politics at the big door, participating in the celebration of the election night of the ruling party. The film shows how to find out among its proponents and senior colleagues during the pre-election gathering and awaiting the results […]

The Boss

The Boss

2016

80:27

Ljudevit Juričan worked in the Konzum retail chain for 40 years. He was of the same age as his long-time employer Ivica Todorić. They both went to high school in Zagreb, and had their first children in 1976 – Ivica had his daughter Iva and Ljudevit his son Dario. Dario wanted to interview his father’s […]

Before Dark

Before Dark

2016

10:11

After a longer period of separation, Marko picks up his son Vedran to spend the day fishing together. When they arrive at the lake, the tension between them reduces, but Vedran’s opening up reveals frustrations that Marko finds difficult to deal with as a father.

Dragec

Dragec

2016

16:59

In May 2014, Croatian politician Dragutin Lesar resigned as President of the Croatian Labour Party and withdrew from politics. His daughter decided to film the days following his resignation, during which he readjusted to the everyday family life and dealt with the Croatian flood crisis that had just reached its critical point.

Denis the Mayor

Denis the Mayor

2015

22:46

In the 2013 local elections, young Denis Sgagliardi decides to run for mayor and pull down the twenty-year-old political stronghold in the town of Vodnjan. When his initiative becomes public, members of his team will have to choose between their desire for social change and the widespread habit to conform to the existing situation.

Grandma’s granddaughter

Grandma’s granddaughter

2015

7:19

A girl and her boyfriend are driving her old grandpa to Zagreb. During the ride they talk, touching on some family issues.

The Marjan Hill Day

The Marjan Hill Day

2015

9:47

Marjan Hill Day is the last day of the week-long celebration of St. Duje, the patron saint of Split. Like most people, Ana and Josip decide to take a walk on Marjan. But the hill is big and as communication becomes increasingly strained, the walk can’t end soon enough.

Talk to Me

Talk to Me

2012

9:33

A morning game of cat and mouse becomes a brutal sadistic fight between a young couple.

Today We Ate the Last Cow

Today We Ate the Last Cow

2011

7:36

After the apocalypse, food is scarce. Every day is a new struggle for survival.

Do You Have a Story?

Do You Have a Story?

2010

21:02

A man and a woman, at night. Everyone has a story to tell, but is it the right one?

2020Kumek - Director, Producer

2018The Boss: The Beginning - Director, Producer, Cinematography

2017The Confidant - Producer

2016The Boss - Director, Producer, Cinematography

2016Before Dark - Producer

2016Dragec - Producer

2015Denis the Mayor - Director, Screenplay, Producer

2015Grandma’s granddaughter - Producer

2015The Marjan Hill Day - Producer

2012Talk to Me - Director, Producer, Screenplay

2011Today We Ate the Last Cow - Producer

2010Do You Have a Story? - Director, Producer, Screenplay