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.
Directed 45
2020s
- 2025
Eighty Plus
Director
- 2020
Cinetracts '20
Director
2010s
- 2018
The Most Beautiful Country in the World
Director
Among the People: Life & Acting
Director
- 2015
Logbook_Serbistan
Director
- 2014
Our Man in Gabon
Director
- 2013
Pirika on Film
Director
- 2011
One Woman – One Century
Director
2000s
- 2009
The Old School of Capitalism
Director
- 2007
Kenedi Is Getting Married
Director
- 2006
Danube Soap Opera
Director
- 2005
Kenedi, Lost and Found
Director
Europe Next Door
Director
- 2003
Kenedi Goes Back Home
Director
- 2002
EXIT in the Morning
Director
- 2000
Cosmo Girls
Director
1990s
- 1998
Wanderlust
Director
- 1997
For Ella
Director
- 1996
Throwing Off the Yolks of Bondage
Director
- 1995
Marble Ass
Director
- 1993
Silo Danube, Vukovar
Director
- 1990
Black and White
Director
1980s
- 1989
Oldtimer
Director
- 1988
Brooklyn - Gusinje
Director
The Way Steel Was Tempered
Director
- 1987
Hot Paychecks
Director
- 1986
Pretty Women Walking Through the City
Director
Good Morning, Belgrade
Director
- 1983
Second Generation
Director
- 1982
Dragoljub and Bogdan
Director
- 1981
Vera and Erzika
Director
- 1980
The Illness and Recovery of Buda Brakus
Director
1970s
- 1978
Market People
Director
- 1976
Paradise. An Imperialist Tragicomedy
Director
- 1975
House Orders
Director
Under the Protection of the State
Director
Farewell
Director
Public Execution
Director
I Do Not Know What That Should Mean
Director
- 1974
Request
Director
- 1971
Early Works
Director
Black Film
Director
1960s
- 1968
The Unemployed
Director
Little Pioneers
Director
Wrote 44
2020s
- 2025
Eighty Plus
Writer
2010s
- 2018
The Most Beautiful Country in the World
Writer
Among the People: Life & Acting
Writer
- 2015
Logbook_Serbistan
Writer
- 2014
Our Man in Gabon
Writer
- 2013
Pirika on Film
Writer
- 2011
One Woman – One Century
Writer
2000s
- 2009
The Old School of Capitalism
Writer
- 2007
Kenedi Is Getting Married
Writer
- 2006
Danube Soap Opera
Writer
- 2005
Kenedi, Lost and Found
Writer
Europe Next Door
Writer
- 2003
Kenedi Goes Back Home
Writer
- 2002
EXIT in the Morning
Writer
- 2000
Cosmo Girls
Writer
1990s
- 1998
Wanderlust
Writer
- 1997
For Ella
Writer
- 1996
Throwing Off the Yolks of Bondage
Writer
- 1995
Marble Ass
Writer
- 1993
Where Gods Are Dead
Writer
Silo Danube, Vukovar
Writer
- 1990
Black and White
Writer
1980s
- 1989
Oldtimer
Writer
- 1988
Brooklyn - Gusinje
Writer
The Way Steel Was Tempered
Writer
- 1987
Hot Paychecks
Writer
- 1986
Pretty Women Walking Through the City
Writer
Good Morning, Belgrade
Writer
- 1983
Second Generation
Writer
- 1982
Dragoljub and Bogdan
Writer
- 1981
Vera and Erzika
Writer
- 1980
The Illness and Recovery of Buda Brakus
Writer
1970s
- 1978
Market People
Writer
- 1976
Paradise. An Imperialist Tragicomedy
Writer
- 1975
House Orders
Writer
Under the Protection of the State
Writer
Farewell
Writer
I Do Not Know What That Should Mean
Writer
Public Execution
Writer
- 1974
Request
Writer
- 1971
Early Works
Writer
Black Film
Writer
1960s
- 1968
The Unemployed
Writer
Little Pioneers
Writer
Acted in 3
2020s
- 2022
As One
Želimir Žilnik
2010s
- 2013
Pirika on Film
Movie
1980s
- 1985
Taiwan Canasta
Građevinski inspektor 2
Produced 1
2020s
- 2025
Eighty Plus
Co-Producer
Appearances8
2020s
- 2025
Alpe-Adria Underground!
Himself
- 2024
Warm Film
Himself
- 2021
ŽŽŽ: Journal About Želimir Žilnik
Himself
2010s
- 2018
Ideal 68
Himself
- 2015
Martinac
Himself
2000s
- 2007
What Do Those Lunatics Want?
Himself
Censored without Censorship
Himself
1970s
- 1971
Black Film
Himself