Darinka 'Dara' Čalenić

Acting

Darinka 'Dara' Čalenić

Born July 18, 1934 · Novi Sad, Serbia, Yugoslavia

Died March 12, 2021 · aged 86

No biography available.

Known For

Mister DimkovicMister Dimkovic · 1979
Mister Dimkovic
8.01979
MovieTV MovieDrama
The main character of this TV drama is a musician and prominent citizen Dimkovic who wants to stay out of the war. Only when his daughter’s life becomes threatened does he hesitate, but his actions come too late.
The Elusive Summer of '68The Elusive Summer of '68 · 1984
The Elusive Summer of '68
7.61984
MovieComedy
For the young man who lives in Serbian province town, the maturing coincides with the turbulent political events of the year 1968.
The KnifeThe Knife · 1967
The Knife
6.51967
MovieThriller
A popular singer is found murdered and two police detectives are investigating his past in order to catch the killer.
The German GirlThe German Girl · 1969
The German Girl
10.01969
MovieTV MovieDrama
A story about forbidden love between student Misa and German girl Ana.
Cat Under a HelmetCat Under a Helmet · 1962
Cat Under a Helmet
5.71962
MovieWarComedy
A tragicomic tale of lumberjack who joined the partisans during WW2. As a corporal, he successfully and courageously fulfilled the combat tasks with his partisan battalion. The commander sends him on a special assignment.
The Adventures of Borivoje SurdilovicThe Adventures of Borivoje Surdilovic · 1980
The Adventures of Borivoje Surdilovic
7.21980
MovieDramaComedy
Fascinated by his friend's success abroad, an out-of-work barber Šurda tries his luck in Germany. Incapable to accept any job that would suit him, he returns to his homeland in disappointment. Based on a popular TV serial "Hot Wind" ("Vruć vetar").
The Time of HorsesThe Time of Horses · 1972
The Time of Horses
9.51972
MovieTV MovieDrama
After his uncle returned from the WW2 on a white horse, the boy Danko immediately falls for the animal and they become inseparable. Danko rides it on his way to school, gallops by the river… Yet this causes envy of Danko’s friends, but also of hungry locals who only see the horse as a food source.
The Farce of Master PathelinThe Farce of Master Pathelin · 1970
The Farce of Master Pathelin
10.01970
MovieDramaTV Movie
Farsa o Patlenu is a Yugoslav TV movie from 1970, produced by RTV Belgrade. It is an adaptation of the famous 15th-century French medieval farce, 'La Farce de maître Pierre Pathelin'. The story follows a crafty, bankrupt lawyer who resorts to trickery to obtain fine cloth from a greedy draper. The film was directed by Jovan Konjović and the screenplay was written by Miroslav Karaulac.

Movies

Mister DimkovicMister Dimkovic · 1979
Mister Dimkovic
8.01979
MovieTV MovieDrama
The main character of this TV drama is a musician and prominent citizen Dimkovic who wants to stay out of the war. Only when his daughter’s life becomes threatened does he hesitate, but his actions come too late.
The Elusive Summer of '68The Elusive Summer of '68 · 1984
The Elusive Summer of '68
7.61984
MovieComedy
For the young man who lives in Serbian province town, the maturing coincides with the turbulent political events of the year 1968.
The KnifeThe Knife · 1967
The Knife
6.51967
MovieThriller
A popular singer is found murdered and two police detectives are investigating his past in order to catch the killer.
The German GirlThe German Girl · 1969
The German Girl
10.01969
MovieTV MovieDrama
A story about forbidden love between student Misa and German girl Ana.
Cat Under a HelmetCat Under a Helmet · 1962
Cat Under a Helmet
5.71962
MovieWarComedy
A tragicomic tale of lumberjack who joined the partisans during WW2. As a corporal, he successfully and courageously fulfilled the combat tasks with his partisan battalion. The commander sends him on a special assignment.
The Adventures of Borivoje SurdilovicThe Adventures of Borivoje Surdilovic · 1980
The Adventures of Borivoje Surdilovic
7.21980
MovieDramaComedy
Fascinated by his friend's success abroad, an out-of-work barber Šurda tries his luck in Germany. Incapable to accept any job that would suit him, he returns to his homeland in disappointment. Based on a popular TV serial "Hot Wind" ("Vruć vetar").
The Time of HorsesThe Time of Horses · 1972
The Time of Horses
9.51972
MovieTV MovieDrama
After his uncle returned from the WW2 on a white horse, the boy Danko immediately falls for the animal and they become inseparable. Danko rides it on his way to school, gallops by the river… Yet this causes envy of Danko’s friends, but also of hungry locals who only see the horse as a food source.
The Farce of Master PathelinThe Farce of Master Pathelin · 1970
The Farce of Master Pathelin
10.01970
MovieDramaTV Movie
Farsa o Patlenu is a Yugoslav TV movie from 1970, produced by RTV Belgrade. It is an adaptation of the famous 15th-century French medieval farce, 'La Farce de maître Pierre Pathelin'. The story follows a crafty, bankrupt lawyer who resorts to trickery to obtain fine cloth from a greedy draper. The film was directed by Jovan Konjović and the screenplay was written by Miroslav Karaulac.
CognacCognac · 1988
Cognac
5.31988
MovieComedy
A wealthy American on the quest for a perfect brandy runs afoul of petty criminal monks and falls in love with an impostor.
Kiss, Kiss, But Don't Lose Your HeadKiss, Kiss, But Don't Lose Your Head · 1981
Kiss, Kiss, But Don't Lose Your Head
6.51981
MovieComedy
Mary and Bob continuing his love spend the summer in the voluntary youth but their parents affect the foolish. The peak occurs when the life Zika, after a brief flirtation with Marys mother implicate two German girls Elza and Giza.
The Time Has Come for Love to TryThe Time Has Come for Love to Try · 1980
The Time Has Come for Love to Try
6.41980
MovieRomanceComedy
Though the problem of Marija's pregnancy may be solved, her relationship with Boba causes a rift between the Pavlović and Todorović families.
A Trip Around the WorldA Trip Around the World · 1964
A 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.
The Cabinet Minister's WifeThe Cabinet Minister's Wife · 1958
The 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.
I'm Poor But AngryI'm Poor But Angry · 1970
I'm Poor But Angry
7.01970
MovieDrama
A young barber comes to the small village to open a barbershop. He gradually gets to know with the locals and farmers, makes friends with them and even tries to organize the plans, activities and schedules of the village. He also runs a parallel, intimate life with the several village girls. When the locals realize that these plans will not come true, they blame him for the failure.
Foolish YearsFoolish Years · 1977
Foolish Years
6.81977
MovieDramaRomance
Teenagers Marija and Boba fall in love. When Marija gets pregnant, Boba's friends come up with a plan to help the young couple out.
The Beach Guard in WinterThe Beach Guard in Winter · 1976
The Beach Guard in Winter
5.51976
MovieDrama
Grown up in an atmosphere of failed marriage of his parents, a young man wants to go his way throughout life. School he finished doesn't give him the opportunity to find a job, so he accepts the position of a beach guard in winter period.
Life Is a Mass PhenomenonLife Is a Mass Phenomenon · 1970
Life Is a Mass Phenomenon
5.91970
MovieDrama
Two friends dream of what they will do when they become adults. One friend dreams of travelling to far off places, but stays at home. The other one leaves and sends him postcards from exotic locations, with descriptions of impossible adventures. But, his friend at home engages in a passionate love affair with his beautiful young landlady. When his friend-the traveller returns he admits he may have exaggerated about some of his adventure stories.. The two friends continue on dreaming of new excitements.
The Wind Dropped Before DawnThe Wind Dropped Before Dawn · 1959
The Wind Dropped Before Dawn
6.61959
MovieDramaWar
Members of Jasna's group are suspicious because of her firing from occupation Special police squad and they start avoiding her. She finds out the members of the group have been betrayed but they become even more suspicious. At the moment when they were ready to liquidate her the true traitor is revealed. Thanks to Jasna's courage an action becomes success and she regains their trust.
Priest Cira and Priest SpiraPriest Cira and Priest Spira · 1957
Priest Cira and Priest Spira
7.01957
MovieComedy
Life of the village elite, the two priest families, goes quietly in mutual understanding and friendship. The discord is inserted when a young teacher is able to marry the daughter of only one of the priests. Based on a popular novel by Stevan Sremac.
Shots in the SkyShots in the Sky · 1958
Shots in the Sky
6.81958
MovieWarDrama
Upon returning home at war's end, a young lieutenant discovers that his family has been murdered by the Nazis. It's all the handiwork of a treasonous "Chetnik," who during the war worked against the partisans on behalf of the Germans. In bitter retaliation, the lieutenant sets about to decimate the Chetnik's family. He stops short, however, when he realizes that the sins of the fathers are not always passed down to the innocent children.
When I Am Dead and WhiteWhen I Am Dead and White · 1967
When I Am Dead and White
7.31967
MovieComedyDrama
The story about Jimmy Barka, a young vagabond who works as a seasonal worker. Having been sacked from the job, his dreams are to become a singer. As most of the things in the Balkans happen, he is destined to failure.
Don't Meddle Into FortuneDon't Meddle Into Fortune · 1961
Don't Meddle Into Fortune
9.51961
MovieComedy
Farcical comedy about an apartment which is shared by a couple of families plus their relations.
Happy FamilyHappy Family · 1980
Happy Family
5.51980
MovieComedy
Lively, modern comedy around the escapades and relationships of a well-to-do family.
Father by ForceFather by Force · 1969
Father 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.

TV Shows

Hot WindHot Wind · 1980
Hot Wind
8.91980
SeriesComedy
Vruć vetar is one of the most popular Yugoslav TV miniseries that aired in 1980. The show and movie cut from scenes of the show were popular in neighboring countries-also very popular in Czechoslovakia. Its main theme became very popular and enjoying a bit of a cult status. The story follows Shurda, a man in his 30s, who comes from a small town to Belgrade to get rich. However, as no job is good enough for him, he tries his luck in Germany, but this venture proves to be the same, so he returns to his native Yugoslavia.
TruckersTruckers · 1973
Truckers
8.61973
SeriesComedy
The adventures of Paja and Jare, the two honest and good-natured truck drivers and partners in business. They meet various people while on the road, which mostly turns out bad for them, but at the end it's their friendship that saves the day.
Priests Ćira and SpiraPriests Ćira and Spira · 1983
Priests Ćira and Spira
8.51983
SeriesComedyDrama
"Priest Ćira and Priest Spira" is a Yugoslavian television mini-series from 1983 based on Stevan Sremac's story of the same name. It's a humorous adaptation directed by Soja Jovanović, who also made an earlier film version in 1957. The story revolves around the rivalry between two village priests when a young teacher is set to marry the daughter of only one of them.