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Dragan Džajić is a former Serbian footballer, born in 1946, who is widely regarded as one of the greatest wingers of his generation. He spent the majority of his club career with Red Star Belgrade, where he made over 590 appearances and won five Yugoslav First League titles. Džajić also earned 85 ca...

Dejan Savićević is a former Montenegrin footballer who played as an attacking midfielder during the 1980s and 1990s. Born in 1966 in Titograd (now Podgorica), he rose to prominence with Red Star Belgrade, helping them win three Yugoslav championships and the 1991 European Cup. In 1992, Savićević joi...

When Father Was Away on Business is a 1985 Yugoslav film directed by Emir Kusturica and written by Abdulah Sidran. Produced by Centar Film and Forum in Sarajevo, the film is categorized as a historical love story. It represents a cinematic work from that period of filmmaking in Bosnia and Herzegovin...

Underground is a 1995 film directed by Emir Kusturica and co-written with Dušan Kovačević. The work was initially conceived as a five-hour miniseries titled “Once Upon a Time There Was One Country” for Serbian television. It’s an absurdist war comedy focusing on the experiences of soldiers during a...

Colonel Redl recounts the life of Alfred Redl, an Austro-Hungarian officer who rose through the ranks due to his dedication to the empire. Beginning with a modest upbringing and military education, he achieved a prominent position within intelligence operations. His personal relationships ultimately...

Black Cat, White Cat is a 1998 Yugoslavian drama film by Emir Kusturica. The story centers on a Belgrade police officer and a young woman involved in organized crime. Notably recognized with a Silver Lion award for its unique blend of genres including romance, musical elements, and art-house sensibi...

Predrag Mijatovic is a retired Montenegrin footballer who represented Yugoslavia and FR Yugoslavia internationally, primarily playing as a forward. He played for clubs including Partizan, Valencia, Real Madrid and Fiorentina. His goal against Juventus in the 1998 UEFA Champions League final secured...

I Even Met Happy Gypsies, directed by Aleksandar Petrović, portrays life among Roma communities in northern Vojvodina, Yugoslavia, during 1967. The film incorporates themes of love and social dynamics alongside the Romani language spoken by its cast. It is recognized as a significant work within the...

The Ninth Circle is a 1960 Yugoslavian film depicting the Croatian Ustaše concentration camp of the same name. Based on the Jasenovac camp, it explores themes related to wartime atrocities and its reception included nominations for an Academy Award and entry into the Cannes Film Festival.

Dragan Stojković, nicknamed "Piksi," is a Serbian former footballer and current manager considered one of the greatest players from the former Yugoslavia. As an attacking midfielder, he starred for Red Star Belgrade before moving to Olympique de Marseille, where he won the European Cup in 1993. Afte...

The 25th Hour depicts the hardships faced by a Romanian family during World War II, specifically a peasant couple. Based on a novel by C. Virgil Gheorghiu, the film portrays their experiences amidst the conflict. It was directed by Henri Verneuil and starred Anthony Quinn and Virna Lisi.

Robert Prosinečki is a Croatian former footballer and manager who played as a midfielder for club and national teams. He was part of the Red Star Belgrade team that won the European Cup (now Champions League) in 1991, before transferring to Real Madrid and later joining Barcelona. He represented bot...

Kelly’s Heroes is a 1970 film depicting a group of American soldiers during World War II who locate a substantial amount of Nazi gold. The soldiers undertake a covert operation to steal the treasure from behind enemy lines. The ensemble cast includes several well-known actors in roles within this wa...

The film Battle of Neretva portrays a pivotal moment in World War II. It recounts the 1943 battle along the Neretva River in Yugoslavia where Partisan forces attempted to evade a major Axis assault. The story highlights the strategic importance of the river and the bravery of those involved, primari...

Kapò is a 1960 historical drama focusing on life within Nazi concentration camps. The film depicts the role of “Kapó,” a prisoner employed by the Nazis, through narrative and graphic scenes. It was a co-production involving Italian, French, and Yugoslavian companies and featured an ensemble cast inc...

Jelica is an LL6 ordinary chondrite meteorite that fell in what is now Serbia in 1889. The LL classification denotes an ordinary chondrite group with low total iron and low metallic iron, while type 6 indicates extensive thermal metamorphism on its parent body. Recovered material is valuable to rese...

The Long Ships is a 1964 adventure film directed by Jack Cardiff. Featuring an ensemble cast including Richard Widmark and Sidney Poitier, the Technirama production was filmed in collaboration between England and Yugoslavia. It depicts seafaring journeys during the Viking Age.

Genghis Khan is a 1965 biographical film portraying the life of Mongol emperor Genghis Khan, starring Omar Sharif. The movie depicts his conquests through a fictionalized narrative, featuring a cast including James Mason and Stephen Boyd. Distributed by Columbia Pictures in 1965, it covers aspects o...

Castle Keep is a 1969 war drama directed by Sydney Pollack, featuring Burt Lancaster and other actors. The film blends elements of surrealism with realistic portrayals of wartime experiences. It premiered in the summer of 1969, shortly before another notable Pollack production.