Miljenko Smoje

Writing

Miljenko Smoje

Born February 14, 1923 · Split, Croatia

Died October 25, 1995 · aged 72

Miljenko Smoje (14 February 1923 – 25 October 1995) was a Croatian writer and journalist. Smoje was born in Split, at the time in the Kingdom of Yugoslavia, in a family of poor labourers. The neighbourhood where he grew up was known for its support for anarchism, socialism and other left-wing ideologies. This would later influence Smoje's work and help him develop a strong dislike of authorities …

Known For

The Battle of the EaglesThe Battle of the Eagles · 1979
The Battle of the Eagles
6.41979
MovieDramaHistory
The first Yugoslav Partisan air force unit. Loosely based on historical facts.
The Battle of SutjeskaThe Battle of Sutjeska · 1973
The Battle of Sutjeska
6.61973
MovieWar
The headquarters of the Marshal Tito's Liberation Army are surrounded by Axis forces. The Partisans have no choice but to fight their way out of the encirclement and face the enemy on the plains of Sutjeska.
From One Friday to the NextFrom One Friday to the Next · 1985
From One Friday to the Next
7.01985
MovieDramaComedy
Friday is the day that everyone goes away for the weekend. A bank clerk spends his weekend off a small island with his boat, but the weekend does not run its usual course.
ZagrebiansZagrebians · 1970
Zagrebians
1970
MovieComedyTV Movie
Luigi and Bepina, the stars of TV show "Our Little Town", pay visit to Zagreb.
Cervantes from the Small TownCervantes from the Small Town · 1982
Cervantes from the Small Town
5.91982
MovieComedyDrama
'Malo Misto' lives its own life, but not far behind the times. Hotel manager Roko Prč strives to organise tourism, so he introduces the first nudist beach. His wife Anđa brings two of her cousins from the Dalmatian hinterland and demands Roko to hire them. One of them, a young man named Ikan, earns the attention of a beautiful Swedish tourist. From Chile to Malo Misto returned Tonči, nicknamed Servantes, of course, without any money. He fell on the back of his hardworking aunt Keka, who even without him has enough problems of her own. Servantes also experiences an unexpected romance.
Ballad of SharkoBallad of Sharko · 2005
Ballad of Sharko
7.02005
MovieTV MovieComedy
This monodrama, delivered by Dvornik, was written by famous Split-based writer Smoje and dedicated it to his beloved dog Sharko.
Man and ArchitectureMan and Architecture · 1977
Man and Architecture
1977
MovieTV MovieComedy
The subject is the contrast between old and new Split. Journalist Duje lives in a new apartment in a large green skyscraper, but his heart is drawn to his childhood, where he meets old neighbors and for a short time experiences their sorrows and joys, witnesses their quarrels and misunderstandings, but also moments of togetherness and solidarity. Most of the action takes place in the common yard where the neighbors meet at every opportunity. The sudden illness of old Domina brings excitement into their lives and creates unusual complications that will bring changes to the peaceful everyday life of these good-natured people.
Roko and CicibelaRoko and Cicibela · 1978
Roko and Cicibela
6.91978
MovieDramaTV Movie
A poor fisherman and his girlfriend live in a small boat under an open sky for decades. Based on a true story.

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