Abstract
Space constraints do not allow me to set out in detail the historical background of the Independent State of Croatia (Nezavisna Država Hrvatska — NDH) which lasted from 1941–45. The Kingdom of Yugoslavia, which for decades had been torn apart from within by Croatian-Serbian antagonisms, collapsed on 6 April 1941 when Germany and its allies invaded. The only part of Yugoslavia that survived in its own right was the Independent State of Croatia. Right-winged political extremists, the Ustasha, seized power as a result of a political deal between Benito Mussolini and Ante Paveli´c, soon to become Croatian Poglavnik (leader). The deal was sanctioned by Hitler, who received a friendly satellite in return. Laws were immediately introduced that discriminated against Jews, Gypsies and all political non-sympathisers. It quickly became clear that the new NDH would follow the laws laid down by Nazi Germany.1
This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution to check access.
Access this chapter
Tax calculation will be finalised at checkout
Purchases are for personal use only
Preview
Unable to display preview. Download preview PDF.
Similar content being viewed by others
Editor information
Editors and Affiliations
Copyright information
© 2011 Daniel Rafaelić
About this chapter
Cite this chapter
Rafaelić, D. (2011). The Influence of German Cinema on Newly Established Croatian Cinematography, 1941–45. In: Winkel, R.V., Welch, D. (eds) Cinema and the Swastika. Palgrave Macmillan, London. https://doi.org/10.1057/9780230289321_7
Download citation
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1057/9780230289321_7
Publisher Name: Palgrave Macmillan, London
Print ISBN: 978-0-230-23857-2
Online ISBN: 978-0-230-28932-1
eBook Packages: Palgrave History CollectionHistory (R0)