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Categories: CULTURE
Rade Šerbedžija personal reflections
Entities: Lenka Udovički · Rade Šerbedžija · Croatia · Serbia · Hajduk Split
Overview
In late July 2026, actor Rade Šerbedžija marked his 80th birthday with two separate interviews. The first, on 27 July, centered on his lifelong passion for Croatian football, especially Hajduk Split, and he also detailed his family, noting five children from two marriages and mentioning his son Danilo’s work as a film director. He used the platform to criticize cuts to cultural funding.
Four days later, on 31 July, Šerbedžija shifted focus to his ethnic and national background. He affirmed his Serbian identity while acknowledging his Croatian birth, recalling his exile from Zagreb during the Yugoslav wars and his opposition to the nationalist politics of the 1990s. He emphasized that he never advocated for Yugoslavia’s restoration, but rather for preserving memories of a peaceful youth.
Together, the interviews illustrate Šerbedžija’s broader public commentary, moving from personal and cultural concerns to reflections on his wartime experiences and identity.
Timeline
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3 days ago
[CULTURE] 2 sourcesRade Šerbedžija Affirms Serbian Roots and Croatian Birth Amid Yugoslav War ReflectionsRade Šerbedžija, on his 80th birthday, affirmed his Serbian identity despite being born in Croatia, recalled fleeing the Yugoslav wars, and reiterated his anti‑war stance without advocating Yugoslavia’s return.
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7 days ago
[CULTURE] 3 sourcesRade Šerbedžija shares love for Hajduk Split and details of his childrenRade Šerbedžija, age 80, praised Hajduk Split, recounted his family of five children, and warned against cultural budget cuts.
Sources
dnevno.hr · kurir.rs · plusinfo.mk · sd.rs · stil.kurir.rs