European Film Distribution in Croatia

forthcoming

Restart is the an association dedicated to the distribution, production, and promotion of creative documentary film and the only Croatian distributor specialising in documentary film. Positioned at the intersection of national relevance and international cooperation, Restart plays a unique role in bringing high-quality, socially engaged, and artistically distinct non-national European documentaries to Croatian audiences. Our editorial line is curated with a strong focus on contemporary European documentaries that tackle urgent social, political, environmental, and personal issues with an innovative cinematic approach. In 2024, our catalogue included, among others, films No Other Land, Between Revolutions, Fairy Garden, KIX, Sur L'Adamant, Loving Patricia Highsmith and Eternal Memory. Our catalogue typically features 8–10 films annually, with a balance of established auteurs and emerging voices from across Europe. Restart’s distribution activities span theatrical releases, festival circulation, event-based screenings, TV and online platforms. Recent developments in release windows reflect our commitment to a flexible and hybrid distribution strategy, with shorter windows between theatrical and online availability, while maintaining the integrity of the cinema-first experience for every film. Our most recently distributed film, Restart's production Fiume o Morte!, currently holds the position of the third most watched documentary film in theatres in Croatia with more than 18000 admissions, selling out cinema venues nationwide.