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
Mister Dollar · 1989Mister Dollar
★ 9.01989
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.
Dr · 1984Dr
★ 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.
The World · 1990The 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.
An Ordinary Man · 1965An 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.
A Suspicious Character · 1990A Suspicious Character
★ 8.01990
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.
The Fly · 1950The 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.
Bereaved Family · 1990Bereaved Family
★ 8.01990
MovieComedyTV Movie
A classic comedy from the most famous Serbian comedy playwright, Branislav Nušić.
The Lady Minister · 1978The 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.
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Mister Dollar · 1989Mister Dollar
★ 9.01989
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.
Dr · 1984Dr
★ 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.
The World · 1990The 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.
An Ordinary Man · 1965An 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.
A Suspicious Character · 1990A Suspicious Character
★ 8.01990
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.
The Fly · 1950The 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.
Bereaved Family · 1990Bereaved Family
★ 8.01990
MovieComedyTV Movie
A classic comedy from the most famous Serbian comedy playwright, Branislav Nušić.
The Lady Minister · 1978The 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.
Belgrade Then and Now · 1982Belgrade Then and Now
★ 10.01982
MovieTV MovieMusic
A musical TV comedy/drama which deals with life and fashion in Belgrade in the distant and near past.
A Victim of Science · 1982A Victim of Science
★ 7.01982
MovieComedyTV Movie
A satirical comedy about the monotonous, boring and largely meaningless life of small officials in a certain provincial town.
Flowers of Evil · 2004Flowers of Evil
★ 8.02004
MovieTV MovieDrama
The basis of the story is the presence of the young writer Branislav Nušić in the salon of King Milan Obrenović. Apart from depicting the situation in Serbia at the end of the 19th century, it describes Nusic’s release from prison and his request for pardon from punishment for his satirical poem.
The Balkan Mass-Media Sciences · 1989The Balkan Mass-Media Sciences
★ 9.01989
MovieComedy
An eminent communist wants to make his son a respected person so he could live without much trouble. He fails to accomplish that due to his son's different vision of success.
A Trip Around the World · 1964A Trip Around the World
★ 5.81964
MovieComedy
A highly fictionalized account of the first Serbian foreign-lottery winner - Jovanče Micić, a merchant from Jagodina who went on to travel the whole world in the company of his Hungarian mistress and Montenegrin friend with a wooden leg.
Representative Of The People · 1980Representative Of The People
★ 6.01980
MovieComedyFamily
The Play Speaks about the problems during the 80’s during the parliament elections and the difficulties the people are facing in the State of Kuwait
A Child of Community · 1953A Child of Community
★ 6.31953
MovieComedy
While everybody show off by giving a child to community's custody, and make career in the process, the child remains alone and neglected.
Father by Force · 1969Father by Force
★ 6.31969
MovieRomanceComedy
The story is inspired by the comedy of the most famous Yugoslav playwriter Branislav Nušić. Žarko, a young poet is being chased by police for publishing an anti-regime poem. He hides in his friend Dušan's house, who introduced him to his parents and sister Zorica under the name of his old school mate, Vlajko Mićić. Love will develop between the false “Veljko” and Zorica, who admires Žarko’s poems. However, the poet does not reveal his true identity. Zorica’s parents notice the love between the two young people, and on the advise of their family friend secretly invite Vlajko’s father to come to their home.
People's Deputy · 1990People's Deputy
★ 9.01990
MovieTV MovieComedy
TV adaptation of Branislav Nusic’s famous play about the politician whose only interest is gaining personal benefits.
Before the War · 1966Before the War
★ 6.31966
MovieComedy
Engineer Maric finds out about an affair between his wife Rina and his best friend, a lawyer Novakovic. Maric leaves the house with suicidal intentions. At the big funeral, Novakovic consoles unfortunate Rina, while in the funeral procession a whole bunch of suspicious people try to claim close relations with the deceased one in order to get hold of a piece of his inheritance.
Dr · 1962Dr
★ 5.81962
MovieComedy
In the moment when Belgrade industrialist Života Cvijović had dreams to marry off his son Milorad, Doctor of Philosophy, to a minister of transport's daughter, a telegram from Milorad's professor from Heidelberg arrives, saying that he wants to visit them. Bad luck is that Velimir, a poor student, was financed by Milorad, and studying under his name received a diploma.
The Cabinet Minister's Wife · 1958The Cabinet Minister's Wife
★ 9.21958
MovieComedy
After becoming a minister's wife, Živka changes her former way of life and becomes a lady. However, her fashionable way of life is of short duration, since her husband is forced to resign after being involved in a scandal. Based on highly popular Serbian comedy novel by Branislav Nušić.
The Cabinet Minister's Wife · 1989The Cabinet Minister's Wife
★ 7.01989
MovieRomanceComedy
Becoming a wife of a minister, Zivka changes her former way of life and becomes a lady. However, her fashionable way of life is of short duration, since her husband is forced to resign after a being involved in a scandal. Based on a highly popular Serbian comedy novel by Branislav Nusic.
People's Deputy · 1964People's Deputy
★ 5.61964
MovieComedy
Film adaptation of “People’s Deputy” by Branislav Nusic, one of the most frequently staged plays in the history of Serbian theatre. It tells the story of a politician who’s only interested in personal benefits and chair in the national assembly.
The Deceased · 1990The Deceased
1990
MovieTV MovieComedy
An architect Pavle is furious with his wife for conducting an affair with his best friend and business partner. Weeks later, a deformed corpse is found washed up on the river banks and is identified to be that of Pavle. Three years later, Pavle, now the deceased, unexpectedly returns.
A Suspicious Character · 1954A Suspicious Character
★ 6.01954
MovieComedy
A small town is disturbed by the arrival of a "suspicious person", an unknown man wanted by the local authorities. During the hunt, it turns out that the suspect is no one else than the mayor's son-in-law who checked under his false name in order to hide his whereabouts from his girlfriend's parents.