From Idea to Realization: The Film “260 DAYS”

From 2011 to the present day, the book “260 Days” has received an incredible reception both in Croatia and around the world. This exceptional war drama deeply touched the hearts of readers, laying the foundation for an incredible journey that now leads us to the realization of the film “260 DAYS”.

• Printed in 46,000 copies, translated into 15 languages, and printed in 9 different languages, the book has found its way to the hearts of readers worldwide.
• A documentary radio drama was recorded on the third program of Croatian Radio.
• The play “260 Days” at the Croatian National Theater won a series of prestigious awards.
• Marijan has appeared on numerous television shows, and as a guest on the show “Nedjeljom u 2,” he received an exceptional audience rating – 9.78.

One step closer to the realization of the film

From the idea to the realization of the film “260 DAYS”

From 2011 until today, the book “260 Days” has received incredible reception both in Croatia and around the world. This exceptional war drama deeply touched the hearts of readers, laying the foundation for an incredible journey that now leads us to the realization of the film “260 DAYS”.

Printed in 46,000 copies, translated into 15 languages, and printed in 9 different languages, the book has found its way into the hearts of readers worldwide.

A documentary radio drama was produced on the third program of Croatian Radio.

The play “260 Days” at the Croatian National Theater won a series of prestigious awards.

Marijan appeared on numerous television shows, and as a guest on “Nedjeljom u 2”, he received an exceptional audience rating of 9.78.

Each of these successes represented a step closer to launching the project for the realization of the film, which began when the book reached the hands of director Jakov Sedlar. His excitement about the story set off a series of events.

“The novel ‘260 DAYS’ is exceptional for several reasons. According to many, it is the best book about the suffering of Croats in the Homeland War, the most authentic as literature. The novel has been printed several times in Croatia, translated into several world languages, and all comments about its literary quality (which is based on the fate of the writer and victim Marijan Gubina) are truly excellent. This novel has left no one indifferent to everything Marijan and his family went through, so it is not surprising that the time has finally come for this novel to be adapted into a film at the highest world level.”

Thanks to Jakov Sedlar’s involvement, Marijan’s war drama found itself in the right hands of several other professionals, from screenwriter Barry Morrow to a series of actors, all of whom were thrilled. Barry Morrow, in his comment, emphasizes that “260 DAYS” is not just a Croatian story, but a story that is understandable and acceptable to the whole world.

“I haven’t read such a powerful piece in a long time. I want the script for ‘260 DAYS’, in which I will follow the authentic story from the excellent novel, to be the crown of my career… This is not just a Croatian story, it is understandable and acceptable to the whole world!” Barry Morrow, Oscar-winning screenwriter

The script for the film “260 DAYS” is signed by Barry Morrow as the supervisor. Morrow is best known for the film “Rain Man”, for which he also wrote the script and later won an Oscar. An outstanding comment was made just three months before he signed the script for “260 DAYS” as its supervisor.

“I just read the script for the feature film ‘260 DAYS’. Before that, I read the book, which touched me deeply. In my opinion, the script is an excellent template for a film that has great potential, so I will be glad if I am engaged to play one of the roles in it.” Armand Assante, Hollywood actor

Armand Assante, the legendary Hollywood actor, best known for his role in the film “The Mambo Kings”, is the first of the Hollywood actors we have secured for the cast of our film. Through this campaign, we will strive to raise enough funds to, alongside Assante, secure the engagement of several more Hollywood names.

Through this film project, we plan not only to bring the pages of the book to life but also to compete on a global level. We want “260 DAYS” to be not just a film but a tool to fight against hatred, condemnation, and wars. This story is not only about Croatian history; it is a universal message that will reach every heart that has ever felt pain and suffering.

In our effort to counteract hatred and condemnation, our purpose is to raise awareness of the real consequences of war. With the film “260 DAYS”, we aim to spark dialogue and inspire changes that will spread love, understanding, and peace. Through this story, Marijan reminds us: “I, Marijan Gubina, do not generalize, condemn, or hate, and I ask you to make an effort to do the same!”

Your 260 DAYS team