Veljko Bulajić
Personal Info
Known for
Writing
Gender
Male
Birthday
1928-03-22 (97 years old)
Place of Birth
Vilusi, Nikšić, Montenegro
Veljko Bulajić
Biography
Veljko Bulajić (22 March 1928 – 2 April 2024) was a Montenegrin film director and UNESCO Kalinga Prize recipient. Bulajić spent the majority of his life working in Croatia and is primarily known for directing World War II-themed movies from the Partisan film genre. According to the Croatian Public Broadcasting Company, his films have reached an audience of over 500 million viewers worldwide. The top four most viewed Yugoslav films of all time were all directed by Bulajić. MUBI streaming service describes Bulajić as "a creator of made-to-order epic blockbusters".
Known For
Acting
(2022)
Scenes from the Life of BH Film
as Himself
(2021)
Oleg: The Oleg Vidov Story
as Self
(2010)
Cinema Komunisto
as Himself
(2005)
The Other Side of Welles
as Self
(2003)
Pula Confidential
as Himself
(1952)
In the Storm
as Svećenik
Crew
(2022)
Escape to the Sea
Director, Writer
(2006)
Libertas
Director, Writer
(1989)
The Donator
Director, Co-Writer
(1986)
Promised Land
Writer, Director
(1983)
Great Transport
Writer, Director
(1981)
High Voltage
Writer, Director
(1980)
Tito's Recollections
Director, Writer
(1979)
The Man to Kill
Director, Writer
(1975)
The Day That Shook the World
Director
(1969)
The Battle of Neretva
Director, Writer
(1966)
Looking Into the Eyes of the Sun
Director, Writer
(1964)
Skopje '63
Editor, Writer, Director
(1962)
Kozara
Scenario Writer, Director
(1961)
Boom Town
Director, Writer
(1960)
Atomic War Bride
Director
(1959)
Train without a Timetable
Director, Writer
(1952)
In the Storm
Writer