Jelena Žigon

Acting

Jelena Žigon

Born November 3, 1933 · Belgrade, Yugoslavia [now Serbia]

Died April 10, 2018 · aged 84

Jelena Žigon was a prominent Serbian and Yugoslav actress best known for her iconic role as Jelena Todorović in the popular film series Žika's Dynasty (Žikina dinastija). Over a career spanning more than six decades, she appeared in over 50 feature films and 15 television series.

Known For

Escape from SobiborEscape from Sobibor · 1987
Escape from Sobibor
7.21987
MovieDramaThriller
The true story of WWII's notorious Sobibor Nazi death camp, where a courageous inmate orchestrates and leads the escape of over 300 prisoners.
Doctor MladenDoctor Mladen · 1975
Doctor Mladen
6.41975
MovieDramaWar
The story begins in 1941 and shows one of the people who which were actually, very brave and proudly fought against the Ustasha, Germans and other butchers, not related to that ideology was tied. The film is about Dr. Mladen Stojanovic legend of Kozara and Krajina, great man, humanist, friend, and finally the commander one of a the proud partisan detachment, which is that area brought for a moment bring much desired freedom.
Born to Be a WarriorBorn to Be a Warrior · 1994
Born to Be a Warrior
3.81994
MovieAction
Couple of guys from a small town in Montenegro come to the big city, they plan to leave their mark in the new environment by winning in street fights but keep the chivalry they brought from back home. One of them (Dragomir Stojanovic), deals with injustice with his fists, hiding behind "tough guy" facade his deep sensitivity. Along the way he finds love with a pretty young girl.
The Dark Side of the SunThe Dark Side of the Sun · 1988
The Dark Side of the Sun
5.01988
MovieDramaRomance
Traveling in search of a cure for a rare skin disease, a man finds freedom and love along the way.
The MorningThe Morning · 1967
The Morning
7.51967
MovieDramaWar
In the first days after the Second World War, as collaborators are being taken care of, a former partisan finds out that war never truly ends — not even in time of peace.
Love and FashionLove and Fashion · 1960
Love and Fashion
7.11960
MovieComedyDrama
In order to make money for the aerial review, a group of students organize the fashion program for the "Yugochic" company, doing some small frauds as well.
Flaming FrontierFlaming Frontier · 1965
Flaming Frontier
6.21965
MovieAdventureWestern
Old Surehand and his faithful old friend Old Wabble are on the trail of a cold-blooded killer with the nickname 'The General'. The brother of Old Surehand was murdered by him. On the way Old Surehand and Old Wabble are involved in the running conflict between settlers and Comanches who are likely to go on the war path. Old Surehand can count on the support of his friend and blood brother Winnetou, the amiable chief of the Apaches. Written by Robert
Doctor Homer's BrotherDoctor Homer's Brother · 1968
Doctor Homer's Brother
7.41968
MovieDramaWar
This film predominantly deals with the problems of a young man whom his delusions led into conflict with society. These issues will throw him into an adventure that would be tragic for him, but still helpful for him to see the truth. The story takes place in Kosovo in 1945, in an atmosphere of uncured wounds, wandering, betrayal, burned homes, typhoid and other postwar misery. An authentic story from those days was taken as the film's basis.

Movies

Escape from SobiborEscape from Sobibor · 1987
Escape from Sobibor
7.21987
MovieDramaThriller
The true story of WWII's notorious Sobibor Nazi death camp, where a courageous inmate orchestrates and leads the escape of over 300 prisoners.
Doctor MladenDoctor Mladen · 1975
Doctor Mladen
6.41975
MovieDramaWar
The story begins in 1941 and shows one of the people who which were actually, very brave and proudly fought against the Ustasha, Germans and other butchers, not related to that ideology was tied. The film is about Dr. Mladen Stojanovic legend of Kozara and Krajina, great man, humanist, friend, and finally the commander one of a the proud partisan detachment, which is that area brought for a moment bring much desired freedom.
Born to Be a WarriorBorn to Be a Warrior · 1994
Born to Be a Warrior
3.81994
MovieAction
Couple of guys from a small town in Montenegro come to the big city, they plan to leave their mark in the new environment by winning in street fights but keep the chivalry they brought from back home. One of them (Dragomir Stojanovic), deals with injustice with his fists, hiding behind "tough guy" facade his deep sensitivity. Along the way he finds love with a pretty young girl.
The Dark Side of the SunThe Dark Side of the Sun · 1988
The Dark Side of the Sun
5.01988
MovieDramaRomance
Traveling in search of a cure for a rare skin disease, a man finds freedom and love along the way.
The MorningThe Morning · 1967
The Morning
7.51967
MovieDramaWar
In the first days after the Second World War, as collaborators are being taken care of, a former partisan finds out that war never truly ends — not even in time of peace.
Love and FashionLove and Fashion · 1960
Love and Fashion
7.11960
MovieComedyDrama
In order to make money for the aerial review, a group of students organize the fashion program for the "Yugochic" company, doing some small frauds as well.
Flaming FrontierFlaming Frontier · 1965
Flaming Frontier
6.21965
MovieAdventureWestern
Old Surehand and his faithful old friend Old Wabble are on the trail of a cold-blooded killer with the nickname 'The General'. The brother of Old Surehand was murdered by him. On the way Old Surehand and Old Wabble are involved in the running conflict between settlers and Comanches who are likely to go on the war path. Old Surehand can count on the support of his friend and blood brother Winnetou, the amiable chief of the Apaches. Written by Robert
Doctor Homer's BrotherDoctor Homer's Brother · 1968
Doctor Homer's Brother
7.41968
MovieDramaWar
This film predominantly deals with the problems of a young man whom his delusions led into conflict with society. These issues will throw him into an adventure that would be tragic for him, but still helpful for him to see the truth. The story takes place in Kosovo in 1945, in an atmosphere of uncured wounds, wandering, betrayal, burned homes, typhoid and other postwar misery. An authentic story from those days was taken as the film's basis.
GunfightGunfight · 1962
Gunfight
5.81962
MovieActionWar
In this sequel to "Captain Leshi", a group of Albanian nationalist movement (ballists) continues obstruction of the new Yugoslavian authorities even after the war. Captain Leshi manages to fight them successfully, as well as to fulfill his romance with beautiful Azira.
Adventure at the DoorAdventure at the Door · 1961
Adventure at the Door
6.51961
MovieDrama
Story of the dream of a lonely woman lying mentally ill in a sanatorium.
The Picture Show ManThe Picture Show Man · 1977
The Picture Show Man
6.51977
MovieComedyDrama
A man, his son and a piano player travel around Australia showing the first silent movies
The Camp FollowersThe Camp Followers · 1965
The Camp Followers
6.71965
MovieDramaWar
In WWII, Lieut. Martino and his men are assigned to lead a group of prostitutes through the mountainous ways to serve in brothels for Italian soldiers in Albania.
Žika's MarriageŽika's Marriage · 1992
Žika's Marriage
5.51992
MovieComedy
Milan tells Žika to get married and come to a suitable candidate, and they decide to give an advertisement in all national and international newspapers. From Slovenia to Brazil, the offers on VHS keep arriving. As Žika do not err on the final selection of young, Milan offers him a language instruction of their knowledge and skills. Žika understands what it is all about and finds out the real tricks of his friend Milan.
Zika's DynastyZika's Dynasty · 1985
Zika's Dynasty
6.51985
MovieComedy
Misa is already a teenager but with little interest in girls and much for his violin. Two granddads, Zika and Milan, are worried for their grandson who may 'deviate' like Steven from "Dynasty", the show they like to watch. That's why they decide to introduce him better to their attractive housekeeper.
One Summer at SpaOne Summer at Spa · 1977
One Summer at Spa
8.01977
MovieTV MovieDrama
Set in a spa motel during summer, this is a story about the fancy lifestyle which gives these personalities a chance to imitate better, fashionable world of Europe. Hence they become the victims of one such fashion, the victims of Goethe's "The Sorrows of Young Werther" and its influence on generations of young people.
Whistle at EightWhistle at Eight · 1962
Whistle at Eight
6.01962
MovieComedyMusic
A film crew wants to make a serious drama, but the investors agree to fund the movie only if they make something funny. Hence the drama becomes a comedy with famous singer Đorđe Marjanović in star role.
My Part of the WorldMy Part of the World · 1969
My Part of the World
6.51969
MovieRomanceDrama
A beautiful and poetic at the same time difficult and tragic story. In the distant mountain village in Herzegovina, shortly after the end of World War II, lonely women and children await the return of men from the front. The few men that remained in the village trying to go to America and find the salvation of the lumber and stone. Center of the story is loneliness and anticipation. This is a tragic story of two men whose fight for the heart of a woman cost the head of both.
Second Žika's DynastySecond Žika's Dynasty · 1986
Second Žika's Dynasty
5.51986
MovieComedy
Unlike in the previous sequel of "Foolish Years"/"Zika's Dynasty" film series, Zika's and Milan's grandson became crazy for girls, having sex with them simultaneously in his apartment. Granddads are now worried for different reason, so they visit the doctor who gives them an advice to send their grandson to the country in order to use his strength appropriately.
The Three Fantastic SupermenThe Three Fantastic Supermen · 1967
The Three Fantastic Supermen
5.41967
MovieActionScience Fiction
FBI agent Brad joins Tony and Nick, the self styled Supermen who battle crime wearing bullet-proof super-suits. They are on a case involving radioactive counterfeit money and people who can be broken down into precious jewels.
Weird YearsWeird Years · 1988
Weird Years
5.01988
MovieComedy
After the road accident, Zika and Milan end up in an overcrowded hospital, run by doctor Nedeljkovic and his sexually obsessed nurse. Accompanied by a crazy bandmaster and a peasant with farting problems, they will try to get away from the ongoing chaos.
So Darling, So DeadlySo Darling, So Deadly · 1966
So Darling, So Deadly
6.81966
MovieCrime
A scientist invents a filter that can increase the power of a laser beam, turning it into a death ray! A dangerous crime organization wants the device and will stop at nothing to get it, while murder and violence follow Joe and Tom to Singapore as they try to foil the evil plans.
Come to Me and Go from MeCome to Me and Go from Me · 1983
Come to Me and Go from Me
6.71983
MovieComedy
Marija and Boba are moving into an apartment and the financial problems came to a crisis in their marriage. Affected consumer fever make them neglect each other and the child. In addition, Zika and Milan persistently interfere in their lives.
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.
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.

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.
Flat HillFlat Hill · 2013
Flat Hill
6.32013
SeriesDrama
Ravna Gora tells story of events after April War 1941. Serbia with accent on the Chetnic-Partisan conflict, at the beginning of World War II
More Than a GameMore Than a Game · 1974
More Than a Game
7.81974
SeriesDrama
The story follows a ten-year period before WW2 in a fictional town of Gradina, Serbia and its residents, which went through the turbulent events like the Great Depression and the rise of fascism. But the most important segment of the story revolves around rivalry between two city's football clubs - Radnicki and Gradjanski.