The book “Jews in Croatian Film Culture 1896–1945” by Maja Vasiljević represents an extremely significant contribution not only to the history of cinematography in Croatia, but also to a broader understanding of the cultural, social and political role that Jews played in the formation of one of the most important arts of the 20th century. Thoroughly researched and clearly conceived, this study covers a complex period from the very beginnings of cinematography in Croatia at the end of the 19th century, to the twilight of an era – World War II and the Holocaust, which brutally interrupted the continuity of the presence and contribution of the Jewish community in the film life of the country. The study will be presented at the promotion by Marijana Bošnjak, director of Kinematografi Osijek, Dr. Vesna Perić, filmologist, and author Dr. Maja Vasiljević.