Želimir Žilnik

Born: 1942-09-08

Birthplace: Nis, Serbia, Yugoslavia

Biography

Želimir Žilnik is a Serbian film director and one of the major figures of the Yugoslav Black Wave. He is noted for his socially engaging style and criticism of censorship that was commonplace during the Yugoslav communist era. Subsequently, following the abolition of communist one-party system, he was an outspoken critic of Slobodan Milošević-led regime in Serbia.

Known For

Martinac
Oldtimer
Taiwan Canasta
Where Gods Are Dead
Good Morning, Belgrade
Censored without Censorship
For Ella
June Turmoil
Throwing Off the Yolks of Bondage
Early Works

Top Movie Credits

Martinac Himself
Oldtimer Writer
Taiwan Canasta Građevinski inspektor 2
Where Gods Are Dead Writer
Good Morning, Belgrade Writer
Censored without Censorship Himself
For Ella Writer
June Turmoil Director
Throwing Off the Yolks of Bondage Writer
Early Works Writer