For decades, filmmakers have been 'crazy' about Župa dubrovačka. Numerous scenes from Postranje, Mlini, Kupari and beyond are living proof.
Films bear witness to times gone by, but also to the changes in our surroundings... Old Town, villages, coastline, and even infrastructure. It's always delightful to visually recall how things used to be, and thanks to tonight’s lecturer, historian Ivan Lujo, mag. hist., Župa traveled back to the distant year of 1918, when the first preserved film shot in Dubrovnik and its surroundings was made. 'Afrodita' is a Hungarian silent film that also stands as the oldest preserved production made in Croatia, rediscovered by dramaturge Hrvoje Ivanković, a collaborator of our guest speaker.
From the recognizable scenes in that film, today significantly altered, of Dubrovnik, Mlini, and the coast, Ivan Lujo guided us through decades of filming in Župa locations, leading us on a historical journey and explaining why certain actions, romances, westerns and other films were shot here.
Thanks to historian Ivan Lujo, we discovered where in Župa films have been made and what roles its places and people have played in various movies and series. Through black-and-white and color film scenes, the audience reminisced about some long-gone Župa landscapes whose charm has attracted directors, both famous and lesser-known, for over a hundred years. The evening ended with anticipation for when this captivating lecture might be repeated for those who missed it!
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Ivan Lujo, mag. hist., graduated from the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences in Zagreb, specializing in Modern and Contemporary History. He is one of the founders of the Museum of Red History in Dubrovnik, where he works as a curator. He researches topics from Dubrovnik's contemporary history, presenting them through professional papers, lectures, exhibitions, and guided tours. Since 'Tišina, molim!' film festival, he has placed special emphasis on film history, where the Župa region frequently appears.
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This Thursday features another lecture, this time culinary and nutritional. 'On Rosemary, in Ruzmarin' will be presented this Thursday, April 24th, by Mirna Sentić, mag. nutr. (Mirna Nutrigurman).
Can rosemary be the theme of an entire dish? Absolutely! Not only does it boast medicinal properties in its fresh form, but it retains them even when cooked. Alongside the lecture on rosemary's effects on health, attendees will get to sample a fabulous platter with rosemary infused in every component.
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On Friday, April 25th at 7 PM, Ruzmarin Gastro&Bar will host a charity dinner. Ruzmarin team joins forces with their guests, the dedicated humanitarians from Restaurant Veranda, for a culinary charity event blending the best of both kitchens. All in support of the Saudade Association, which has been helping children for years through initiatives like 24 Hours Without Compromise and many others, with a focus on medical equipment procurement. Veranda slightly takes over the kitchen of their friends at Ruzmarin to co-create a memorable dinner.
The four-course menu, paired with a glass of wine, includes:
Tuna Carpaccio
Veal (Skradin-style) Risotto
Monk Fish with Prosciutto
Imotski Cake
The menu price is €55, and proceeds go to the Saudade Association.
Note: Payment is in cash only, as donations go directly to the association.
Seats are limited to 60, so hurry and book:
+385 20 484 941
+385 97 7707 102
finalmente.srebreno@gmail.com
Join us for an evening of kindness, flavor, and community!
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Župski pjat Festival offers a range of traditional, educational, and culinary programs. The Festival is co-financed by the Župa dubrovačka Tourist Board and the Dubrovnik-Neretva County Tourist Board, with support from volunteers, donors, and friends of the project.
During the Festival, visit local restaurants and enjoy special festival menus, traditional dishes presented in both modern and authentic styles!
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