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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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