Jasmila Žbanić

Born: 1974-12-19

Birthplace: Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Yugoslavia [now Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina]

Biography

Jasmila Žbanić is a film writer and director from Bosnia and Herzegovina, best known for winning the Golden Bear at the International Filmfestival Berlin in 2006 for her feature film "Grbavica". She's a graduate of the Department for Theater and Film Directing at the Academy of Performing Arts, Sarajevo.

Known For

Mare
Quo Vadis, Aida?
Grbavica: The Land of My Dreams
Balkan Spirit
Love Island
On the Path
Stories on Human Rights
Men Don't Cry
Cure: The Life of Another
For Those Who Can Tell No Tales

Top Movie Credits

Mare Development Producer
Balkan Spirit Self - Director