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26 - 31 july 2010
In memoriam Franci Slak
Dr Karol Grossmann
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HEADLINES

LAKOBRIJA FX FOR ZOMBIE WALK

17. 7. 2009

Our old friend Miroslav Lakobrija, special FX grandmaster, Balkan's answer to Tom Savini, Rick Baker and Greg Nicotero, ultimate expert for bloody carnage is coming to Grossmann again, bigger and better than ever! He will participate in preparation for Zombie Walk with his expert crew that was responsible for creation of zombie hordes in the Zone of the Dead.
An academic sculpturer by education, he has contributed special effects to films such as TT Sindrome, Tailor's Secret and Little Night Music. Lately he was busy with the aforementioned Zone of the Dead, created numerous hyperrealistic effects for The Life and Death of the Porn Gang, provided piles of dead soldiers for the blockbuster Saint George Slays the Dragon, while pushing the boundaries of film violence even further in not-yet-released Serbian Movie. As a member of Mladi kadrovi group he's also been making short films, such as Riblock of the Danube, cult series Patient and Dragon Rage (winner of the Golden Chainsaw award at last year's Trash Film Festival in Varaždin, Croatia). He also provides effects for TV and commercials.
It's still not too late for you to join the Zombie Walk and let yourself be zombified by finest experts from the houses of Lakobrija FX and previously announced Mad Squirrel. Zombies of the world, unite!














  
 
 

ALL NEWS

ROGER CORMAN ON GROSSMANN TV

26. 8. 2010

news thumbGrossmann TV is once again taking you back to 2008, this time with an exclusive and sensational Q&A session with the absolute king of genre cinema Roger Corman, receiver of our lifetime... >>more

 

BRIAN YUZNA ON GROSSMANN TV

18. 8. 2010

news thumbFor an especially awesome introduction to the summer re-runs on Grossmann TV, here's an incredibly in-depth and absolutely amusing interview with our dear guest from 2008 edition, receiver of the... >>more

A CASTLE FULL OF WINEPIRES

17. 8. 2010

news thumbOn Friday, August 20 at 20:00h, there will be a screening of this year's hottest Slovenian sci-fi summer hit Winepires: The Ice Harvest at the castle in Grad, Goričko. The authors and actors as well... >>more

 

BLOODY ORGY IN LJUBLJANA ON AUGUST 15

12. 8. 2010

news thumbOnline metal magazine Bangyourbrain.com and Grossmann Film and Wine Festival present the incredible Bloody Orgy at Menza pri koritu at Metelkova Autonomous Cultural Center in Ljubljana on Sunday,... >>more

WINEPIRES UPON ORMOŽ ON AUGUST 15!

11. 8. 2010

news thumbNew sci-fi horror sensation Winepires: The Ice Harvest, another megahit from the tireless director Vitomir Kaučič, continues its creepy campaign through multicultiplexes of Slovenian urban... >>more

 

FILMS FROM THE WORKSHOP ONLINE

10. 8. 2010

news thumbThe fabulous four films from this year’s Little Workshop of Horror with the winner, the technically astonishing and nerve end-demolishing Ballad by Matevž Jerman at the forefront, is already... >>more

BEST PHOTO OF GROSSMANN

9. 8. 2010

news thumbIn the competition for the best visitor photo from this year's Grossmann which was held at the Sobotainfo portal, the honour and the glory, not to mention victory, belongs to Zoran Vogrinčič for... >>more

 

A STATEMENT FROM BANANE METALIK

6. 8. 2010

news thumbAs you've surely noticed, French gore'n'roll masters Banane Metalik were unable to perform at Grossmann on Saturday due to car trouble. Instead the rowdy rockers Dežurni Krivci took the stage for... >>more

THE VICIOUS CAT REPORTS

5. 8. 2010

news thumbAs promised here's the official Grossmann Film and Wine Festival 2010 report. It is a humble attempt at presenting as briefly as humanly possible all of the mindblowing information that the Vicious... >>more

 

A SHORT MESSAGE FROM THE CAT

4. 8. 2010

news thumbDear universe, the fantastic video reports from Grossmann's Thursday and Friday are online, featuring unbeliavable attractions including a glimpse of the incredible Jose Mojica Marins Q&A that... >>more

A PREVIEW OF COMING ATTRACTIONS

3. 8. 2010

news thumbFellow comradettes and comrades from the monstruous brigades! Prior to the release of our exclusive report which will grace these pages in a not-so-distant future, we would use this opportunity to... >>more

 

TAMING THE CAT: TRIUMPH OF PORNO GANG!

31. 7. 2010

news thumbYou're not going to believe this! Our vicious juries have announced the results of their painstaking work! For God's sake, do keep reading! The Vicious Cat Jury, consisting of Dinko Tucaković,... >>more

MONSTRUOS FINALE OF GROSSMANN

31. 7. 2010

news thumbThe day of the gruesome yet merry and bestially benevolent Monster Walk is finally here! We expect the monster candidates at the big tent at the Main Square already before 9:00h. The Monster Rules... >>more

 

ANOTHER WEATHER INSTRUCTION

30. 7. 2010

news thumbFor one more time we'd like to bring to your attention that, due to rainy weather, the program of the Open Air Cinema is moving to the grand dining room of Hotel Jeruzalem. The mighty hotel walls... >>more

A HARD FRIDAY IS AHEAD OF US!

30. 7. 2010

news thumbToday is the time for the arrival of legendary Laibach, the most important and successful Slovenian band of all times! Before their midnight concert at the Rock Hard Night at the Main Square, they... >>more

 

TODAY A SERMON BY JOSE MOJICA MARINS!

29. 7. 2010

news thumbThe unholy day is upon us! Today at 19:30h at the City Cinema Jose Mojica Marins will proclaim his ghastly gospel at a ferocious Q&A session, hosted by our Vicious Cat Jury President Dinko... >>more

INSTRUCTIONS CONCERNING BAD WEATHER

29. 7. 2010

news thumbThe Vicious Cat announces that on Thursday, the 29th of July, there will be some changes of the screening locations in case of bad weather. If a plenty o'hard rain is gonna fall, the City Cinema will... >>more

 

UWE BOLL TODAY AT GROSSMANN!

28. 7. 2010

news thumbOnce again you have a whole lot of goodness coming your way at Grossmann today! There will be a Q&A session with Uwe Boll at the City Cinema at 19:30h, hosted by our Slak's Vicious Cats Jury... >>more

TIME IS UP FOR MONSTER WALK APPLICATIONS

27. 7. 2010

news thumbThe deadline for the application to Saturday's Monster Walk has irrevokably expired, for we have reached the maximum number of applicants that can still be processed by our FX masters in the limited... >>more

 

A FEW IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS

27. 7. 2010

news thumbWe let it be known that we have published the rules for Saturday's Monster Walk right here and that the Vicious Cat is cutting the late applicants some serious slack and is gladly welcoming them... >>more

GROSSMANN 2010: ROUND TWO!

27. 7. 2010

news thumbAfter yesterday's hard-hitting and groundbreaking opening of the festival with first, tremendously visited screenings (check out the fierce ambient on the pictures in our gallery and on video at the... >>more

 

AWAKENING OF THE CAT-BEAST TODAY

26. 7. 2010

news thumbBe forewarned! Today at 17:30h at the Culture House Cinema the 6th Grossmann Film and Wine Festival will finally begin! The Mighty Cat will introduce itself with the opening of the exhibiton of... >>more

A SERBIAN FILM TO CLOSE GROSSMANN!

25. 7. 2010

news thumbThis year's ultimate horror sensation A Serbian Film will be the closing film of Grossmann 2010. You will be able to see it on Saturday at 22:30h at the Culture House Cinema after the award ceremony.... >>more

 

GROSSMANN FILM AND WINE HIKING TOUR

23. 7. 2010

news thumbGrossmann Festival and the Tourist Society of Mala Nedelja invite all film and wine lovers on the incredilble Grossmann's Film & Wine Hiking Tour, a unique and adventurous journey to the very... >>more

HEROES OF LITTLE WORKSHOP OF HORRORS

23. 7. 2010

news thumbWe have a great pleasure to inform you about applicants to our unique Little Workshop of Horrors, which we're organizing for the third time in the honor of legendary master of low-budget productions... >>more

 

CHECK OUT OUR WINE PROGRAM!

21. 7. 2010

news thumbThe moment that all of you wine lovers and experts have been waiting for has finally come! This year's wine program is now at your convenience! Besides the unmissable everyday wine tastings in the... >>more

SCHEDULE IS ONLINE!

21. 7. 2010

Now it's serious! We have published the schedule of all screenings and other events of our film, music and wine program. You can now spend the short time that still separates us from the beginning of... >>more

 

VICIOUS JURY FOR THE VICIOUS CAT

20. 7. 2010

news thumbIn this year's Jury for the Vicious Cat award, we proudly announce Dinko Tucaković, Phillip Bergson and Christian Hallman. Director, writer, film theorist and critic Dinko Tucaković has worked as a... >>more

P&F WITH FURMINT AND YELLOW MUSCAT

19. 7. 2010

news thumbCompany Puklavec & Friends unites the Jeruzalem Ormož Vinery that will enter this year’s wine competition program with Furmint 2009, and the Ljutomerčan Vinery which is introducing Yellow... >>more

 

MONSTERS WALK IS STILL CALLING!

17. 7. 2010

news thumbWe have extended the deadlines for the applications to the Monster Walk. You can join our merry march of hideous creatures until the 26th of July, i.e. the beginning of the festival. We also thank to... >>more

RADGONSKE GORICE WITH TIGER WINE

16. 7. 2010

news thumbRadgonske gorice (Radgona Vineyards)  will participate in this year's competition for the Vicious Cat Wine Champion with a non-sparkling wine called the Tiger Wine.The stock company Radgonske gorice... >>more

 

GROSSMANN AT BELEF

16. 7. 2010

news thumbToday the great summer festival BELEF will start in Belgrade. Until the 8th of August it will offer a huge amount of attractions, including the presentation of Grossmann Festival on the 22nd of July.... >>more

FILM PROGRAM ONLINE!

16. 7. 2010

Dear friends of cinematic offense, fine wine and sounds that scare hounds! We hereby announce that this year's film program is now officially online! Take your time and immerse yourself into the... >>more

 

NEW WINEPIRES AT GROSSMANN!

15. 7. 2010

news thumbCharismatic director Vitomir Kaučič will once again treat us with an incredible sensation in the form of the exclusive intergalactic premiere of his new film Winepires: The Ice Harvest! This... >>more

HLEBEC RETURNS WITH ZWEIGELT

15. 7. 2010

news thumbIn competition for the Vicious Cat Wine Champion 2010 title, Tourist-Vinecultural Farm Hlebec will present Zweigelt wine, year 2008, that has also represented Grossmann Film and Wine Festival in... >>more

 

DAR FUR:WAR FOR WATER & TOMO KRIŽNAR

14. 7. 2010

news thumbBesides Uwe Boll's live-action film, at this year's Grossmann we willl also show the Slovenian documentary Dar Fur: War for Water by Tomo Križnar and Maja Weiss. It follows Križnar, a human rights... >>more

SHOCK CORRIDOR WITH SHOCKUMENTARIES

13. 7. 2010

news thumbTo boost this year’s Grossmann’s shock value even higher, we proudly announce another live edition of the cult Serbian TV show Shock Corridor. After seven years of broadcasting, Shock Corridor is... >>more

 

BOYE AND LE ZBOR AMONG NOISY CATS

12. 7. 2010

news thumbA powerful female punch will at this year’s Grossmann be delivered by the documentaries on Boye from Novi Sad and the singing gals from Zagreb Le Zbor. Both films will be screened courtesy of the... >>more

ROK PREDIN WITH MUSIC AND FILMS

11. 7. 2010

news thumbAs you may have already read in our music program, Monday’s first gig of the festival will feature singer/songwriter Rok Predin. After his initial musical activities with band Libido, he released... >>more

 

SEVDAH AT GROSSMANN

9. 7. 2010

news thumbAt this year's Grossmann, you will be taken on an emotional, musical, lyrical and visual journey through the soul of Bosnia, courtesy of music documentary Sevdah, a Croatian/Bosnian co-production... >>more

TRAILERS ON GROSSMANN TV

8. 7. 2010

news thumbTo help you pass the time that separates us from the highly anticipated beginning of this year’s festival, Grossmann TV shifts into a higher gear with an abundance of trailers for our announced... >>more

 

DARK ANGELS AND SAŠO PODGORŠEK

7. 7. 2010

news thumbAt this year’s Grossmann, Demolition Group will strike not only at their gig on Wednesday, but also with their 1999 film Dark Angels(Temni angeli usode) that will be shown at a special screening.... >>more

STAR WRECK APPROACHING!

6. 7. 2010

news thumbSci-fi comedy Star Wreck, the great underground hit of 2005, will come in flying to this year's Grossmann all the way from Finland, and so will its director Timo Vuorensola! The adventures of Captain... >>more

 

DEADLINES FOR THE WORKSHOP EXTENDED!

6. 7. 2010

news thumbAll of you fierce guerrilla film crews who still haven't found the time to apply for this year's Little Workshop of Horrors can do so until the 19th of July! So get your creative juces flowing and... >>more

KOS IN COMPETITION WITH YELLOW MUSCAT

5. 7. 2010

news thumbWe are happy to introduce the first participant of our wine program, chosen by traditional co-operation with Prlekija based Salon of wines Jeruzalem. The Jury has selected Kos Vinery, a family  run... >>more

 

ROCK HARD NIGHT AND LAIBACH FILMS

4. 7. 2010

news thumbToday we have a whole lot of important announcements for you! Firstly, we've got the winner of our poll, the missing performer at Friday's Rock Hard night. Your votes have been counted and the... >>more

WINE PROGRAM WITH SPECIAL GUESTS

2. 7. 2010

news thumbOur wine program this year will be a very special one indeed, courtesy of distinguished enologists Anton Vodovnik and Tadeja Vodovnik Plevnik. You will have the chance to meet them at the grand... >>more

 

ZOMBIE CRISIS ALERT!

1. 7. 2010

news thumbIf you're interested in just how the Croatian capital Zagreb would look if it were attacked by bloodthirsty zombies, we recommend Kriza (Crisis), the new book by old friends of Grossmann, Yellow... >>more

ACTION TIME WITH NEWSMAKERS

30. 6. 2010

news thumbThis year, fans of breath-taking action will be swept away by Newsmakers, a Russian/Swedish co-production directed by Anders Banke. It is a remake of Johnnie To's award-winning 2004 crime drama... >>more

 

HEAR THE BARK OF KUZLE!

28. 6. 2010

news thumbThis year's smoking hot documentary KuZle (Bitches) about the famous punk pioneers from Idrija who - in spite of their short career - had a highly remarkable influence on the scene is coming to... >>more

AMERICAN HARD ROCK AT GROSSMANN

25. 6. 2010

news thumbFor all you fans of monumental guitar riffs, this year's Grossmann offers documentary Such Hawks Such Hounds (Scenes from the American Hard Rock Underground), directed by John Srebalus and Jessica... >>more

 

I NEED THAT RECORD! FOR VINYL FANS

24. 6. 2010

news thumbIn documentary I Need That Record!, which will be shown at this year's Grossmann, director Brendan Toller is examining the reasons why over 3000 independent record stores have closed across the USA... >>more

RAP ASSAULT WITH STEKLI PSI ON JULY 27

23. 6. 2010

news thumbAll fans of fat rhymes and even fatter rhythms are invited to Klub on Tuesday, July 27, when kings of rap from Prekmurje Stekli psi will be on stage in full effect! Consisting of two MCs and an... >>more

 

UNTIL THE LIGHT TAKES US AT GROSSMANN

22. 6. 2010

news thumbAs one of many attractions of this year's music documentary program we proudly announce the Slovenian premiere of Until the Light Takes Us. This highly praised American documentary, directed by Aaron... >>more

MONSTERS OF LOTMERK LINE UP

21. 6. 2010

news thumbAt the Monsters of Lotmerk evening that will take place on Wednesday, July 28 at bar Klub, your bootys shall be shaken by six fabulous bands from Ljutomer. Alongside radical punk-metal-core veterans... >>more

 

ATTENTION: EXTENDED DEADLINES!

15. 6. 2010

news thumbWe have an important announcement for all fantastic film makers: the deadlines for submissions to the Slak's Vicious Cat and Noisy Cat competitions have been extended! So if you just know that your... >>more

JOSE MOJICA MARINS CONFIRMED!

14. 6. 2010

news thumbWith utmost pleasure and honour we announce the receiver of this year's Grossmann's lifetime achievement award, the legendary Brazilian director, writer, actor and producer Jose Mojica Marins. This... >>more

 

UWE BOLL STRIKES FOUR TIMES!

11. 6. 2010

news thumbAll Uwe Boll fans are in for a special treat at this year's Grossmann, for you will have the pleasure of watching not only three of his new films, namely grim action thriller Rampage, disturbing... >>more

GROSSMANN DISCOUNT CARD AVAILABLE NOW

10. 6. 2010

news thumbFor all of you who would like to have an even easier access to all our events and other riches and landmarks of the Prlekija region, we introduce the Grossmann Discount Card! The Grossmann Discount... >>more

 

THE HUMAN CENTIPEDE COMES MARCHING IN!

9. 6. 2010

news thumbIf the announcement for The Life and Death of a Porno Gang hasn't already convinced you that this year's Grossmann will be the most shocking to date, here's The Human Centipede (First Sequence),... >>more

JOIN THE MONSTER WALK!

8. 6. 2010

news thumbAfter last year's tremendously successful Zombie Walk, the final day of this year's festival, July 31, will be in the sign of the Monster Walk which will unite all zombies, vampires, werewolves and... >>more

 

ENTER THE LITTLE WORKSHOP OF HORRORS!

28. 5. 2010

news thumbAttention all filmmakers! Submissions for the Little Workshop of Horrors are now open to all kinds of film crews that wish to shoot their film during this year's Grossmann festival. As usual, it has... >>more

ROCK HARD FESTIVAL & BAND OF THE YEAR

28. 5. 2010

news thumbAlong with already announced Laibach, there will also be four Slovenian metal outfits electrifying the masses at the louder-than-hell Rock Hard evening, taking place on the 30th of July at the Main... >>more

 

LAIBACH AT GROSSMANN 2010!

24. 5. 2010

news thumbOn Friday, the 30th of July, the Main Square will shake under the dark sounds of legendary Laibach who will make an especially sinister appearance as the headliners of the Rock Hard evening while... >>more

HERE COMES THE PORNO GANG

20. 5. 2010

news thumbOne of the most notorious films of 2009, The Life and Death of a Porno Gang, is already confirmed for this year's Grossmann. On its triumphal journey through international film festivals, as well as... >>more

 

GROSSMANN GOES TO CANNES!

12. 5. 2010

news thumbDeadly Viper Grossmann squad will as every year devastate thefilm festival in Cannes. Grossmann team is visiting some old friends and making some new victims in the film industry. Not only will we... >>more

DEMOLITION GROUP ON 29.7. AT KLUB

28. 4. 2010

news thumbOn Thursday, the 29th of July, Grossmann's stage at the Klub Cinema will be shaking under the infectious vibrations of Demolition Group, yet another stellar outfit that will grace this year's... >>more

 

HLADNO PIVO LIVE ON 31.7.

26. 4. 2010

news thumbBesides already announced Banane Metalik, the incredible Grossmann Monster Party on 31st of July will also feature a live performance by leading Croatian punk rock band Hladno Pivo who will - in fully... >>more

UWE BOLL CONFIRMED

23. 4. 2010

news thumbAs the first of this year's Grossmann's distinguished guests we proudly announce director, producer and writer Uwe Boll. In almost 20 years of his career, this German low-budget meister has directed... >>more

 

LAST SURVIVOR ON GROSSMANN TV

22. 4. 2010

news thumbGrossmann TV is back in business! First treat comes in the form of an exclusive interview with the legendary Ruggero Deodato, entitled Ruggero Deodato: The Last Survivor - in full length and without... >>more

VICIOUS CAT IN BELGRADE

21. 4. 2010

news thumbLast weekend Grossmann Guerrilla special task force was visiting Belgrade. After long months we met again with our dear friends, collaborators and fellow conspirators that have been helping us for... >>more

 

BANANE METALIK AT GROSSMANN ON 31.7.

15. 4. 2010

news thumbOn Saturday, the 31st of July, French gore'n'roll attraction Banane Metalik will take care of all your bloodthirsty needs at this year’s Grossmann Festival. Their uncompromising sonic assault that... >>more

GROSSMANN 2010: DATES&CALL FOR ENTRIES!

12. 4. 2010

news thumbAttention all lovers of wild and cult cinema, divine wine and bloody beautiful music! The 6th Grossmann Film and Wine festival is approaching, so make time for vacation, sharpen your film tastes, and... >>more

 

MTV AWARD FOR LOLLOBRIGIDA

27. 10. 2009

news thumbBubblegum-electro-trash sensation Lollobrigida not only blew away gathered film and wine lovers at this year's Grossmann, but has also just recently been voted the best ex-Yu band of 2009 by the... >>more

MIKKROFILM 2009 APPROACHING!

21. 10. 2009

news thumbSecond edition of Mikkrofilm international short film festival will take place from 22nd to 24th of October at the youth center MIKK in Murska Sobota.  On Friday and Saturday visitors will be treated... >>more

 

OSCAR FOR ROGER CORMAN!

1. 10. 2009

news thumbOnly a year after his triumph over Grossmann, Hollywood also succumbed to the father of contemporary American cinema Roger Corman! Our last year's Vicious Old Cat award winner will namely receive... >>more

RUGGERO DEODATO Q&A ON-LINE!

8. 9. 2009

news thumbGrossmann TV proudly presents Q&A with this year's guest of honour Ruggero Deodato, hosted by Marcel Štefančič jr. Part one has just been published, others will follow during the week. Apart... >>more

 

FIRST FILM FROM THE WORKSHOP ON-LINE

28. 8. 2009

news thumbFollowing the interview with Joerg Buttgereit, Grossmann TV offers the films from this year's Little Workshop of Horrors. First of them is Stench, directed by Tina Ščavničar, soon the other two... >>more

KORPUS KRISPI ON TOUR

26. 8. 2009

news thumbAfter the extremely well-visited screening in the megacity of Ormož, the brand new Plan9 Productions blockbuster Korpus Krispi is coming to Sveti Jurij ob Ščavnici. The screening will take place on... >>more

 

GROSSMANN VIDEO!

24. 8. 2009

news thumbAs some of you may have noticed, part 1 of Q&A with Joerg Buttgereit, hosted by Dejan Ognjanović, is available on this site. Of course other parts will follow, along with other exclusive official... >>more

NEW PHOTOS IN GALLERY

23. 8. 2009

news thumbAttention! We have updated our galleries (15. 8. 2009), that now contain even more phabulous photos. They were kindly given to us by photographers Matjaž Tančič, Sebastijan Iskra and Vid Voršič.... >>more

 

NEW CONTENT ADDED

20. 8. 2009

news thumbWhile we're busy with organizing and editing the footage from this year's festival, we have added some Grossmann-related stuff here, while a comprehensive list of all Grossmann's guests can be... >>more

GROSSMANN 09 : CORONER'S REPORT

18. 8. 2009

news thumbDear cannibals, zombies, witches, victims of demonic possession, space puddings and other wine lovers – dear friends! The 5th, boutique edition of Grossmann Film and Wine Festival is behind us.... >>more

 

THE CATS HAVE BEEN UNLEASHED!

15. 8. 2009

news thumbThe long awaited moment of decision is behind us! Let the whole world know where the wild cats shall go! After the Zombie Walk, announced by none other than George A. Romero himself, the time of the... >>more

DAY OF THE UNDEAD

15. 8. 2009

news thumbAfter yesterday's film program highlights, wine tasting featuring premiere wines presented at this year's Salon Jeruzalem, and the cool&crazy Lollobrigida gig, the time has come today to raise... >>more

 

FRIDAY THE 14TH

14. 8. 2009

news thumbWe are a mere day away from the Zombie Walk and announcement of this year's winners. Today at 19:00 we invite you with a sinister urge to the City Cinema, where a Q&A with the one and only... >>more

4TH DAY OF THE 5TH GROSSMANN

13. 8. 2009

news thumbThe festival is coming into its second half, still there's plenty goodies to come! Let us inform you first that we've published all the rules and info about Saturday's Zombie walk right here.... >>more

 

ATTENTION GOOD PEOPLE!

12. 8. 2009

news thumbFor all gorehounds and wine connoisseurs we have some important news. First the bad ones: the announced guests Milan Konjević (Zone of the Dead) and Ashley Fester (Celluloid Horror) sadly won't be... >>more

THREE DAYS OF GROSSMANN

12. 8. 2009

news thumbThe second day of the festival is behind us. After yesterday's totally packed screening of Deadgirl, today's Vicious Cat competition offers the Zone of the Dead at 19:30 at the Culture House Cinema... >>more

 

GROSSMANN: DAY TWO

11. 8. 2009

news thumbAfter yesterday's sold-out premiere of Korpus Krispi, it's time for a new plateful of Grossmann delicacies. At 21:00 there will be first screenings at the Main Square Cinema (Deadgirl from Vicious... >>more

IT\\\'S GROSSMANN TIME!

10. 8. 2009

news thumbIt's Monday at last! Today is the day when the Vicious Cat shall roar his battle crry into the sky over the Culture House Cinema at 18:30 sharp! Let us repeat ourselves: the opening ceremony will... >>more

 

THE COUNTDOWN BEGINS!

8. 8. 2009

news thumbThe first day of festival is lurking just around the corner. In rabid anticipation you've probably noticed that the complete film program, exceptionally rich, spicy, and intoxicatingly delicious as... >>more

PREMIERE OF KORPUS KRISPI SOLD OUT

7. 8. 2009

news thumbPremiere of Slovenian mystery thriller Korpus Krispi is sold out. There are still some tickets available, but be sure to listen to radio Maxi and Val 202 to get them. You will have a second chance to... >>more

 

DEJAN OGNJANOVIĆ WITH 3 NEW BOOKS

3. 8. 2009

news thumbWriter, film critic, essayist and old friend of Grossmann Dejan Ognjanović from Serbia will be promoting three new books at this year’s festival. Essay collection Study of Fear is thematically... >>more

ORLEK AND PRIDIGARJI ON 15.8.

2. 8. 2009

news thumbFolk-punk-polka-rock ramblers Orlek from Zagorje and ska-punk rascals Pridigarji from Ormož will provide for an appropriately fiery finale of the festival with a ferocious concert at the Main Square... >>more

 

CELLULOID HORROR AND CINEMUERTE

2. 8. 2009

news thumbIn this year's Digital Mayhem section you will get a special insight into the mad world of horror film festival organizing with Canadian documentary Celluloid Horror, directed by Ashley Fester.... >>more

HELL\'S GROUND IN DIGITAL MAYHEM

31. 7. 2009

news thumbAs a part of this year's Digital Mayhem section, we give you Hell's Ground, Pakistan's first gore film. Director Omar Ali Khan, known for his distribution of rare Lollywood horror goodies Bubonic... >>more

 

NAZI ZOMBIES IN DEAD SNOW

30. 7. 2009

news thumbFor those of you who think that there is not enough zombie movies in this year's Vicious Cat competition, here's Norwegian horror/comedy Dead Snow that not only features plenty of zombies, they also... >>more

TAKE A BATH IN THE EDEN LAKE

29. 7. 2009

news thumbOne of last year's most pleasant horror surprises, British shocker Eden Lake, will be screened as a part of this year's feature competition program. First-time director James Watkins, known for his... >>more

 

MIRO VINO PRESENTS ŠIPON 08

28. 7. 2009

news thumbWine cellar MiroVino takes part in this year's wine competition program with Šipon 2008.Wine county of Jeruzalem is entangled in tradition on one side, while always searching for something new and... >>more

RUGGERO DEODATO CONFIRMED

27. 7. 2009

news thumbIt gives us great pleasure to announce that the legendary director Ruggero Deodato, cult icon of Italian genre cinema and grandmaster of provocation and exploitation, is coming to this year's... >>more

 

LJUTOMERČAN OFFERS TRAMINER 2008

26. 7. 2009

news thumbLjutomerčan d.d. (the Ljutomer White Wines) enter this year's wine program competition with their Traminer 2008.The town of Ljutomer was the home of the great Karol Grossmann. It is a small town... >>more

JERUZALEM ORMOŽ WITH PINOT GRIS 2008

25. 7. 2009

news thumbThe Vicious Cat Wine Champion award will this year once again be pursued by the Jeruzalem Ormož Wine Cellar, this time with their Pinot Gris 2008.The Jeruzalem Ormož Wine Cellar was built in 1967 in... >>more

 

KORPUS KRISPI AT THE OPENING

24. 7. 2009

news thumbOccult action/horror Korpus Krispi, latest offering from our own Plan 9 Production, will be opening this year's film program on Monday, August 10th at Kino Ljutomer at 20h. Screening will be preceded... >>more

DEADLINES FOR WORKSHOP EXTENDED

23. 7. 2009

We hereby inform all fearless film guerrillas that they can apply for the Little Workshop of Horrors until 31st of July. If you were late for our old deadline or are just being indecisive, this is... >>more

 

DEADGIRL IN FILM PROGRAM

23. 7. 2009

news thumbAnother film in competition program is Deadgirl, fresh and original zombie fare from USA that has already become a festival hit and gathered much attention from horror fans worldwide. Directors Marcel... >>more

RADGONSKE GORICE PRESENTS PINQ

22. 7. 2009

news thumbRadgonske gorice will be in this year's competition represented by sparkling wine PiNQ.The stock company Radgonske gorice is a renowned producer of superior wines and quality apples. The wines are... >>more

 

HLEBEC WITH ZWEIGELT THIS YEAR

21. 7. 2009

news thumbIn competition for the Vicious Cat Wine Champion 2009 title, Tourist-Vinecultural Farm Hlebec will present Zweigelt wine that also represented Grossmann Film and Wine Festival in Cannes this... >>more

ENTER THE ZONE OF THE DEAD

16. 7. 2009

news thumbFor all you zombie lovers out there our competition program offers this year's absolute horror sensation Zone of the Dead, the very first zombie movie from Serbia (and ex-Yu generally). With help... >>more

 

GROSSMANN AT GBTM FESTIVAL 2009

15. 7. 2009

news thumbGrossmann squad will again be present on the festival of God Bless This Mess music label that will happen on this Friday, the 17th of July at the castle of Murska Sobota. This will be our third year... >>more

LOLLOBRIGIDA LIVE ON AUGUST 14

14. 7. 2009

news thumbYou're in for a tremendous party at Grossmann on Friday, the 14th of August, with the hottest ex-Yu live attraction Lollobrigida. Band was originally formed as a duo under creative guidance of... >>more

 

JÖRG BUTTGEREIT AND CAPTAIN BERLIN

13. 7. 2009

news thumbThis time it's for real! Legendary German underground horror auteur Jörg Buttgereit is finally coming to Ljutomer with his new "hitlarious" movie Captain Berlin Versus Hitler. This project... >>more

A.J. ANNILA RETURNS WITH SAUNA

10. 7. 2009

news thumbFinnish director Antti-Jussi Annila is coming to this year's festival with his new atmospheric existential horror Sauna. Its' story is set in 1595 and follows a group of soldiers on a post-war... >>more

 

SUBMISSION DEADLINES EXTENDED

9. 7. 2009

Submission deadlines for Slak's Vicious Cats and Noisy Cats have been extended. If you  haven't yet managed to apply your short movies or musical documentaries, you can do so  until 17th of July.... >>more

HERE COMES MAD SQUIRREL!

1. 7. 2009

news thumbAnother attraction of this year's fest will be the visit of the great Mad Squirrel Special Effects Studio from Belgrade, Serbia. Already their first collaboration on Sheitan's Warrior (the Vicious... >>more

 

GROSSMANN AT LENT

30. 6. 2009

news thumbOn Tuesday, the 7th of July, there will be a presentation of your favorite film and wine festival at the Lent Festival in Maribor. Starting at 22h at National Liberation Museum, there will be... >>more

GROSSMANN AT KINODVOR

9. 6. 2009

news thumbThis Saturday, on the 13th of June, there will be a special presentation of Grossmann festival at KinoDvor in Ljubljana at 21:30. Masses of horror fans will be able to enjoy a ferocious meal... >>more

 

TO CANNES AND BACK

26. 5. 2009

news thumbThanks to kind invitation of Slovenian Film Fund, a special Grossmann Guerilla task force once again prepared a special presentation at Slovenian Pavilion at this year's Cannes Film Festival. This... >>more

ZOMBIE WALK!

14. 5. 2009

news thumbThis year we will be honoring the cult of zombie films by organizing a special “Zombie Walk” through streets of Ljutomer on 15th of August, the final day of the festival, when also the Award... >>more

 

FILM WORKSHOP JERUZALEM 2009

14. 5. 2009

news thumbGrossmann Film and Wine Festival and Salon Jeruzalem 2009 are connecting film culture with wine, this time also with documentary film workshop Jeruzalem 2009, which invites film crews to shoot a... >>more

GREETINGS FANS OF SHOCK & DIVINE WINE

13. 5. 2009

It's on! Here are the application forms for this year's Grossmann festival. As you might know already, it will last from 10th to 15th of August. You can apply in following categories: »Slak's... >>more

 

GROSSMANNIA PARTY IN CANNES!

12. 5. 2009

news thumbYour favorite genre movie and divine wine promoters will organize a special Film and Wine Party on 19th and 20th of May at this year's Cannes Film Festival in Slovenian Pavilion, thanks to kind... >>more

CHECK OUT THE NEW LOOK

19. 3. 2009

Welcome to the new, mindblowing look of the festival page. Apart from the visual changes, there will also be some new contents available. In addition to the festival site, the all-new Grossmann portal... >>more

 

GROSSMANIA AHEAD!

25. 12. 2008

news thumbOn Saturday the 27th of December, The Vicious Cat will be dancing at Bar Klub in Ljutomer. It shall all begin at 22h with an attack of vicious  local short films under the name of Prlekija Kills!... >>more

MIKKROFILM FESTIVAL 18.–20.12.

9. 12. 2008

news thumbMikkrofilm festival , the first short film festival in Pomurje region will  take place from 18th to 20th of December at youth centre MIKK in Murska Sobota. Besides main film program there will also... >>more

 

GROSSMANN CONQUERS MARIBOR

8. 12. 2008

news thumbOn Tuesday, 9th of December, you're all invited to Štuk in Maribor, where Zobl Party will take place for the 15th year already. Along with  live music and traditional treats from Prlekija, there... >>more

BLOODY CHRISTMAS IN PRAGUE

1. 12. 2008

news thumbThe Vicious Cat gang is hitting the road again, this time heading for Prague in Czech Republic. During its stay at Bloody Christmas Festival from 1st to 2nd of December visitors will have an... >>more

 

THE GROSSMANN WEEKEND

24. 11. 2008

news thumbOn Friday and Saturday Dom omladine in Belgrade was hosting our biggest and most various delegation to date that offered the visitors an in-depth insight into the belly of the beast that is Grossmann... >>more

OFF TO BELGRADE!

14. 11. 2008

news thumbFresh from the shores of England Grossmann Guerilla continues its merry journey to Belgrade, Serbia, where an up-close presentation of festival will take place in Dom omladine from 21st to 22nd of... >>more

 

MIKKROFILM FEST-APPLICATIONS

14. 11. 2008

MIKK Murska Sobota and KEMA Puconci d.o.o. present the special category _Video Brief_ (advertisement) at the short film festival “MIKKROFILM FESTIVAL”, which will take place from the 18th to 20th... >>more

GROSSMANN OVER LONDON

14. 10. 2008

news thumbAfter a short break here's more good news from the Grossmann HQ! Tomaž Horvat, Program Director of the festival, has won the IYSE 08 award (International Young Screen Entrepreneur) for Slovenia,... >>more

 

ATTENTION ALL CATS!

17. 8. 2008

news thumbDear Universe! With the help of hard work and determination of expert juries Vicious Cats have finally found their homes. The loudest of them is the Noisy Cat for music documentary Dolgcajt (Igor... >>more

DAY OF THE CAT

16. 8. 2008

news thumbAfter a stormy night the day of decision is at hand. The first winner is already known: Rhein Riesling 2007 by Dveri Pax is The Vicious Cat Wine Champion! Photos from ceremony, as well as other ones,... >>more

 

WINE CAT AT PARTYMAX

15. 8. 2008

It's Friday already! At 19:00 there will be the presentation of the Vicious Cat Wine Champion award at PartyMax center of fun in Murska Sobota. Everyone is welcome to have a sip of the winning wine... >>more

ROGER CORMAN TODAY AT GROSSMANN!

14. 8. 2008

news thumbGreetings Cat lovers! Today Roger Corman will arrive in Ljutomer. There will be a Q&A with him at 19:00 at Cinema Main Square Ljutomer, hosted by Marcel Štefančič jr. Corman will stay at the... >>more

 

GROSSMANN CONTINUES…

12. 8. 2008

First day of film program is behind us. Vast numbers of visitors have attended the screenings, especially pre-premiere of Tractor, Love and Rock'n'roll. Today, the festival continues, with Cinema... >>more

SCREENING SCHEDULE CHANGED

10. 8. 2008

We have made some changes of the screening schedule, check them out... >>more

 

FILM PROGRAM BEGINS

10. 8. 2008

news thumbOn Monday, August 18 the film program of festival will begin. First there will be a buffet in Kino Ljutomer at 18:00, offering tasty foods of Prlekija region accompanied by excellent wines. At 19:00... >>more

WORKSHOP OF HORRORS OPENING

10. 8. 2008

Five film crews were selected for the competitive film workshop The Little Workshop of Horrors. Their movies will have to be shot in two days and a night. Roger Corman himself will help us in choosing... >>more

 

CHESS GAME WITH KARPOV

10. 8. 2008

news thumbToday at 15:00 12th World Chess Champion Anatoly Karpov will play a simultaneous game of chess with 20 Slovenian chess players at center of fun PartyMax in Murska Sobota. Six most interesting games... >>more

MI2 LIVE ON AUGUST 15

1. 8. 2008

news thumbSlovenian pop enforcers and rock moguls Mi2 will ruthlessly shake Grossmann's stage on Friday, August 15. Equipped with their new single Gretica which deals with perils of smokers in a world gone... >>more

 

ELEPHANT WANTED

31. 7. 2008

news thumbWriter and director Christopher Nielsen is coming to Grossmann with animated comedy Free Jimmy, which tells a story of escaped circus elephant on drugs, hunted by a bunch of unusual characters and... >>more

KUNG FU EPIC FROM FINLAND

30. 7. 2008

news thumbNewest movie in competition is Jade Warrior, a martial-arts epic that combines Finnish and Chinese mythology. In this flamboyant Finnish-Dutch-Chinese-Estonian coproduction, traditional Chinese... >>more

 

GRIM & FROSTBITTEN VAMPIRES

28. 7. 2008

news thumbDirectly from Sweden comes to us Frostbiten, vampire gorefest which won best movie award at Fantasporto festival in Portugal in 2006. Its story takes us to Lapland, where night lasts a month and... >>more

WINE PROGRAM INVITES

24. 7. 2008

news thumbDveri Pax, Radgonske gorice, Jeruzalem Ormož, Ljutomerčan, Kapela and Hlebec are wine makers in competition for Vicious Cat Wine Champion award in this year's wine program. They shall present their... >>more

 

THE LIVING, DEAD & THE VICIOUS

23. 7. 2008

news thumbAnother movie in competition program for Vicious cat is Croatian nihilistic blend of war film and horror The Living and the Dead, last year's champion of Pula Film festival, where it received... >>more

H. P. LOVECRAFT EVENING

21. 7. 2008

news thumbA short lecture about great American horror author H. P. Lovecraft will be held at this year’s Grossmann by Serbian writer and horror theorist Dejan Ognjanović, who recently adapted anthology of... >>more

 

SLOBODAN ŠIJAN TO HEAD JURY

16. 7. 2008

news thumbSlobodan Šijan, director of cult classics Who Sings Over There and Marathon Family, last year's winner of Old Vicious Cat award, is back on Grossmann track in style. He will be presiding this... >>more

AUSTRIAN TRASH ATTACK

30. 6. 2008

news thumbAustrian festival hit On Evil Grounds, pitch black comedy where Sergio Leone meets Tom&Jerry, will be featured in this year's competition program. Director Peter Koller's first feature doesn't... >>more

 

TRACTOR, LOVE AND GROSSMANN

24. 6. 2008

news thumbOn Monday, August 11, as opening of film section of festival, there will be a pre-premiere screening of currently hottest Slovenian film Tractor, love and rock'n'roll, directed by Branko Djurić,... >>more

LET 3 LIVE AT GROSSMANN 08

20. 6. 2008

news thumbMasters of provocation, shock-rock alchemists and underground veterans Let 3 will perform on closing event of festival on August 16 in Ljutomer, which will be free of charge! Their gig will be a... >>more

 

GROSSMANN GOES REGIONAL!

17. 6. 2008

news thumbIn cooperation with company Komunika d.o.o. we decided to extend our festival events to Party Max Center of Fun in Murska Sobota, which offers brand new and highly equipped venues for our film... >>more

BRIAN YUZNA CONFIRMED

12. 6. 2008

news thumbAnother distinguished guest comfirming his arrival is Brian Yuzna, director and producer, worshipped by generations of horror fans (seriously, who hasn't seen Re-Animator trilogy, Necronomicon or... >>more

 

A VISIT FROM PEŠČENICA

12. 6. 2008

news thumbOn Tuesday, August 12, something very special will occur. Republic of Peščenica, small state surrounded by Croatian territory, shall open its first embassy - in Republic of Prlekija, of course. This... >>more

ATTENTION! NEW DEADLINES

3. 6. 2008

news thumbFor all of you already preparing and submitting applications for Slak's and Noisy Cats, as well as for Little Workshop of Horrors, here's some important news: we have new submission deadlines, all... >>more

 

GROSSMANN IN CANNES

30. 5. 2008

news thumbThanks to invitation of Slovenian Film Fund, Grossmann had another chance to introduce himself to the city of glamour, red carpets and spectacular sights of all sorts. We threw an unforgettable party... >>more

KARPOV VS GROSSMANN

30. 5. 2008

news thumbSpecial guest star of this year's wine program will be legendary Anatoly Karpov, ex-world champion in chess, who will personally and solemnly open the wine section of Grossmann 2008. During the... >>more

 

LITTLE WORKSHOP OF HORRORS

30. 5. 2008

news thumbAnother year, another movie workshop for you to perfect your practical movie skills. But this time around it won't be an ordinary one with mentors and lecturers, state-of-the-art equipment and... >>more

ROGER CORMAN ON ARRIVAL

30. 5. 2008

news thumbWith extreme pride we announce the winner of this year's prestigious Old Vicious Cat award for lifetime achievements - it is none other than undisputed king of B-Movies, shock and schlock, father of... >>more

 

RETURN OF THE WRITTEN OFF

29. 5. 2008

Greetings all winepires, ghouls, chicken zombies and other nightmare and wine lovers! We are finally back online, all new, pretty, easy on the eye and environment! Again we promise you an... >>more