Branislav Nušić

Writing

Branislav Nušić

Born October 20, 1864 · Belgrade, Serbia

Died January 19, 1938 · aged 73

Branislav Nušić (1864 –1938), born Alkibijad Nuša, was a Serbian playwright, satirist, essayist and novelist. He also worked as a journalist and a civil servant. In 1887, Nušić published a poem titled Dva raba ("Two Servants"), which ridiculed the Serbian King Milan for attending the funeral of an unpopular general's mother. Nušić was subsequently arrested, convicted of lèse-majesté and sentenced…

Known For

The Lady MinisterThe Lady Minister · 1978
The Lady Minister
★ 8.01978
MovieTV MovieComedy
A TV adaptation of Branislav Nusic's legendary comedy "The Lady Minister", which follows the wife of a minister who changes her lifestyle and becomes sophisticated all of a sudden. However, her husband resigns after being involved in a scandal, but she finds hard to get back to previous life.
Bereaved FamilyBereaved Family · 1990
Bereaved Family
★ 7.01990
MovieComedyTV Movie
A classic comedy from the most famous Serbian comedy playwright, Branislav Nušić.
The WorldThe World · 1990
The World
★ 7.01990
MovieTV MovieDrama
A comedy in four acts by Branislav Nusic adapted for TV audience. First published in 1906, it tells about small town mentality.
A Suspicious CharacterA Suspicious Character · 1990
A Suspicious Character
★ 5.51990
MovieTV MovieComedy
The arrival of an unknown man wanted by the local authorities disturbs the small town. However, it turns out that the suspect is mayor's son-in-law who checked under his false name in order to hide his whereabouts from his girlfriend's parents.
Mister DollarMister Dollar · 1989
Mister Dollar
★ 7.01989
MovieComedyTV Movie
Based on the work of the same name by Branislav Nušić. The film satirizes societal obsession with money through eccentric characters vying for wealth in a lighthearted setting.
The FlyThe Fly · 1950
The Fly
★ 8.01950
MovieComedy
Short feature film shot in 1950 and directed by Branko Ćelović. It is an adaptation of the theater play of the same name by Branislav Nušić. In the film, the famous Serbian actor Mija Aleksić appears in his debut role as the scribe.
An Ordinary ManAn Ordinary Man · 1965
An Ordinary Man
1965
MovieComedy
Zorka, the daughter of wealthy parents, is in love with the poet Domyanovich, whom she has never seen. When he appears at her parents' house under a false name, Zorka for a long time cannot come to terms with the fact that the poet turns out to be the most ordinary and simple person... But love took its toll.
DrDr · 1984
Dr
★ 7.01984
MovieTV MovieComedy
In his comedy play, Branislav Nusic satirically depicted the snobbish desire of some wealthy people to “decorate” their children with academic titles.

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