Freedom from Despair(2004)
A young man's journey from despair, a nation's struggle for freedom.
Freedom from Despair Synopsis
True stories of the Croatian People's struggle to overcome oppression from communist Yugoslavia and the 1990's fight to save their war ravaged homeland.
Freedom from Despair (2004) is a documentary film directed by Brenda Brkusic Milinkovic, released on October 5, 2004 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars John Savage, Michael York, Beata Pozniak and Petar Cvirn. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Brenda Brkusic Milinkovic
- Writers:
- Brenda Brkusic Milinkovic
- Producers:
- Brenda Brkusic Milinkovic
- Cinematographer:
- Terence Pratt
- Composer:
- Nenad Bach
- Status:
- Released
Freedom from Despair Cast & Crew
Main cast
John Savage
as Narrator
Michael York
as Voice Over
Beata Pozniak
as Voice Over
- Petar Cvirn
Petar Cvirn
as Kruno Brkusic
- Stipe Brkusic
Stipe Brkusic
as Kruno’s Father
- Noelle Charles
Noelle Charles
as Kruno's Mother
- Danijel Pek
Danijel Pek
as Friend 1
- Jure Bušić
Jure Bušić
as Friend 2
- Terence Pratt
Terence Pratt
as UDBA Officer
- Vlado Brkusic
Vlado Brkusic
as Italian Farmer
- Anka Brkusic
Anka Brkusic
as Italian Farmer's Wife
- Marko Dizdar
Marko Dizdar
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Brenda Brkusic Milinkovic, written by Brenda Brkusic Milinkovic, produced by Brenda Brkusic Milinkovic.
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Freedom from Despair Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Freedom from Despair – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Freedom from Despair?
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The main cast of Freedom from Despair (2004) includes John Savage, Michael York, Beata Pozniak, Petar Cvirn and Stipe Brkusic. The film was directed by Brenda Brkusic Milinkovic. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Freedom from Despair released?
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Freedom from Despair was released on October 5, 2004 and runs for 1h 35m.
Is Freedom from Despair worth watching?
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Freedom from Despair (2004) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.