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Labin Republic

Story of the first antifascist rebellion in history

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Year

2021

Client

HRT

Services

Film production, Audio branding, Post production, Motion design

Category

Documentary

The story

The Labin Republic was a short-lived self-governing republic that was proclaimed by the miners from Istrian city of Labin on March 2, 1921. Their rebellion is considered the first anti-fascist rebellion in history. The documentary dives into the mystery of the republic and the legend it has become. The true values of the miners come back to light: multiculturalism, unity, and courage. One hundred years later, the film crew who themselves are descendants of these miners, reconstructed the event behind the Labin republic and its echo in the local population and beyond.

Illustration and animation.

Considering that during our research we realized there are very few pictures and graphic evidence of the event, we decided to include an animated segment in the film to depict significant parts of the event. Animator and illustrator Vibor Juhas from Maschina Studio enriched the film with his animations.

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From sample to symphony.

The underground tunnels of Labin, rich in mining history and known for the first antifascist uprising by miners, are brought to life in the documentary film "Labin Republic," made for the event's 100th anniversary. Sanel Isanović created a soundtrack to immerse viewers in the mining environment of Labin's past. The process involved recording authentic mining tools and the tunnel's reverb 160 meters underground, and sampling traditional local instruments to connect the region's overground and underground heritage. This unique approach resulted in a distinctive sound for the film, fostering an emotional connection between viewers and the Labin mine and miners. The use of original analogue sounds became a notable audio hallmark of the documentary.

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Credits.

Director and Director of Photography: Goran Načinović

Screenwriter: Toni Juričić

Music Composer: Sanel Isanović

Illustrations and Animations: Vibor Juhas

Narrator: Ljubomir Hlobik, Producer: Bianca Dagostin

Lighting Design: Sanel Isanović

Editor and Visual Effects: Goran Načinović

Editor: Ivica Dlesk

Production: Level 52 for HRT, 2021.