



Želimir Žilnik
Directing1942Nis, 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
Acting History
2025
Alpe-Adria Underground!
as Himself
2024
Warm Film
as Himself
2020
Cinetracts '20
Director
2016
The Other Line
as Himself
2015
Logbook_Serbistan
Writer
Logbook_Serbistan
Director
2009
The Old School of Capitalism
Director
2007
Censored without Censorship
as Himself
Kenedi Is Getting Married
Director
2003
Kenedi Goes Back Home
Director
Kenedi Goes Back Home
Writer
1996
1995
Marble Ass
Director
Marble Ass
Writer
1993
Where Gods Are Dead
Writer
1988
1985
Taiwan Canasta
as Građevinski inspektor 2
1978
Market People
Director
Market People
Writer
1975
1973
Uprising in Jazak
Director
Uprising in Jazak
Writer
1971
1969
June Turmoil
Director
1968




