Writing

Dobrica Ćosić

Born December 29, 1921 · Velika Drenova, Kingdom of Serbs Croats and Slovenes [now Serbia]

Died May 18, 2014 · aged 92

Dobrica Ćosić (1921–2014) was a Yugoslav and Serbian politician and writer. He was twice awarded the prestigious NIN award for literature and Medal of Pushkin for his writing. His books have been translated into 30 languages. He was the first President of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia with his tenure lasting from 1992 to 1993. Ćosić joined the communist youth organization in Negotin in 1939.…

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The Battle of Kolubara

The Battle of Kolubara · 1990

The Battle of Kolubara

MovieDramaTV Movie

A filmed theatre play based on Dobrica Cosic novel "Time of Death". It tells the story of Serbian army during Kolubara battle in 1914.

The Sun Is Far Away

The Sun Is Far Away · 1953

The Sun Is Far Away

Down under the constant attacks of the German and Bulgarian forces, headquarters one of the partisan detachment in the midst of a severe winter and snow and difficult terrain, with many wounded, he decided to leave the mountain Jastrebac. Gvozden, a peasant from that area, brave warrior, opposes such a decision, was gets ready to leave the unit before detachment. In the interests of discipline, however, Gvozden was convicted and executed on the spot, although it regrets the whole squad.

Time of Death

Time of Death · 2024

SeriesDramaWar & Politics

The WWI is the focus of the tetralogy novel "Time of Death". It paints a broad picture of time, events, and human fates. Other than members of the Katic family, many historical individuals are among the primary heroes.

Time of Evil

Time of Evil · 2021

SeriesWar & PoliticsDrama

Bogdan Dragović has returned from emigration, trying, for the sake of his son Vladimir, to re-establish ties with the Communist Party from which he was expelled as a Trotskyist.

The Roots

The Roots · 2018

The story of fictional Katić family. Vukašin returns home from the studies in France to tell his father Aćim and brother Đorđe that he plans to marry the daughter of his father's political opponent and enemy. Aćim threatens to wipe him out from the will and intricate family relations come to light. Đorđe and his wife have problems, because after 15 years of marriage they still have no children.

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The Battle of Kolubara

The Battle of Kolubara · 1990

The Battle of Kolubara

MovieDramaTV Movie

A filmed theatre play based on Dobrica Cosic novel "Time of Death". It tells the story of Serbian army during Kolubara battle in 1914.

Novel

The Sun Is Far Away

The Sun Is Far Away · 1953

The Sun Is Far Away

Down under the constant attacks of the German and Bulgarian forces, headquarters one of the partisan detachment in the midst of a severe winter and snow and difficult terrain, with many wounded, he decided to leave the mountain Jastrebac. Gvozden, a peasant from that area, brave warrior, opposes such a decision, was gets ready to leave the unit before detachment. In the interests of discipline, however, Gvozden was convicted and executed on the spot, although it regrets the whole squad.

Novel

Time of Death

Time of Death · 2024

SeriesDramaWar & Politics

The WWI is the focus of the tetralogy novel "Time of Death". It paints a broad picture of time, events, and human fates. Other than members of the Katic family, many historical individuals are among the primary heroes.

Writer

Time of Evil

Time of Evil · 2021

SeriesWar & PoliticsDrama

Bogdan Dragović has returned from emigration, trying, for the sake of his son Vladimir, to re-establish ties with the Communist Party from which he was expelled as a Trotskyist.

Novel

The Roots

The Roots · 2018

The story of fictional Katić family. Vukašin returns home from the studies in France to tell his father Aćim and brother Đorđe that he plans to marry the daughter of his father's political opponent and enemy. Aćim threatens to wipe him out from the will and intricate family relations come to light. Đorđe and his wife have problems, because after 15 years of marriage they still have no children.

Novel