
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.
Acting · 11
Directing · 45
Eighty Plus
2025
Cinetracts '20
2020
Our Man in Gabon
2014
Pirika on Film
2013
Europe Next Door
2005
Cosmo Girls
2000
Fortress Europe
2000
Wanderlust
1998
For Ella
1997
Marble Ass
1995
Black and White
1990
Oldtimer
1989
Hot Paychecks
1987
Vera and Erzika
1981
Market People
1978
House Orders
1975
Farewell
1975
Public Execution
1975
Request
1974
Early Works
1971
Black Film
1971
The Unemployed
1968
Little Pioneers
1968
Writing · 44
Eighty Plus
2025
Our Man in Gabon
2014
Pirika on Film
2013
Europe Next Door
2005
Cosmo Girls
2000
Wanderlust
1998
For Ella
1997
Marble Ass
1995
Black and White
1990
Oldtimer
1989
Hot Paychecks
1987
Vera and Erzika
1981
Market People
1978
House Orders
1975
Farewell
1975
Public Execution
1975
Request
1974
Early Works
1971
Black Film
1971
The Unemployed
1968
Little Pioneers
1968
Production · 1
Eighty Plus
2025






















































