Dražen Petrović film hits cinemas across Austria and Switzerland

(Photo: Press/Kinoteka)

The film Dražen, which explores the life of Croatian basketball legend Dražen Petrović, is now showing at cinemas in Austria and Switzerland, the Croatian Audiovisual Center said today.

Following its success in Croatia and the region, Dražen began its cinematic journey in Vienna and various Swiss cities, including Bern and Geneva (Pathé Cinémas), this January.

As part of its release, special screenings will feature appearances by the film’s team. These events are scheduled for:

17 January 2025, 8:30 PM at Lugner Cinema, Vienna

18 January, 8:00 PM at Pathé Spreitenbach, Switzerland

19 January, 8:00 PM at Pathé Dietlikon, Switzerland

More details about schedules, locations, and tickets can be found here.

The film Dražen offers a retrospective of the life of a basketball titan whose talent and dedication inspired generations worldwide.

From his early years in Šibenik to his outstanding career in Europe and the NBA, culminating in a tragic end, Dražen Petrović’s story transcends sports, delivering a universal message of resilience and determination.

(Photo credit: Mario Topić/Kinoteka)

“We believe this film is an excellent opportunity for audiences beyond Croatia and the region, particularly young people, to get to know Dražen Petrović, feel his energy, and be inspired by his legacy,” said producers Ivor Šiber and Ljubo Zdjelarević.

The cast includes Domagoj Nižić as Dražen Petrović, Tonko Stošić as young Dražen, Romina Tonković as Renata, Pavle Matuško as Aleksandar Petrović, and Zrinka Cvitešić as Biserka Petrović, alongside Dragan Mićanović, Victoria Hauer, Mile Kekin, and others.

The film opened to an audience of nearly 3,000 viewers at its premiere, and over 7,000 tickets were sold for the film in advance.

There is no news yet as to it being available on any streaming service.