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Director
Birthday
(Tuesday)
Birthplace
Nis, Serbia, Yugoslavia
Nationality
Languages
Serbian
Residences
Novi Sad
Zodiac Sign
♍ Virgo
Chinese Zodiac
马 Horse
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Želimir Žilnik is known for directing.
Born in Nis, Serbia, Yugoslavia (age 83).
Recipient of the Aleksandar Lifka Award.
Želimir Žilnik has 10 credits in our database.
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Filmography (10)
Warm Film
Himself
The Old School of Capitalism
Director, Writer
Wanderlust
Director
Marble Ass
Director, Writer
The Way Steel Was Tempered
Director
Black Film
Himself
Early Works
Director, Writer
Lipanjska gibanja
Lipanjska gibanja
Director
The Unemployed
Director
Laku noć Šnjuka
Laku noć Šnjuka
Director
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Aleksandar Lifka Award
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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.
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How old is Želimir Žilnik?
Želimir Žilnik is 83 years old, born on .
Where was Želimir Žilnik born?
Želimir Žilnik was born in Nis, Serbia, Yugoslavia.
What movies or shows has Želimir Žilnik been in?
Želimir Žilnik has 10 credits in our database. Notable titles include Warm Film (2024), The Old School of Capitalism (2009), Wanderlust (1998), Marble Ass (1995), The Way Steel Was Tempered (1988).
What is Želimir Žilnik known for?
Želimir Žilnik is primarily known as a director. 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…
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