Živko Nikolić

Directing

Živko Nikolić

Born November 20, 1941 · Ozrinići, Montenegro

Died August 17, 2001 · aged 59

Živko Nikolić was a Yugoslav and Montenegrin film director. He is known for The Beauty of Vice (1986), Beasts (1977) and Unseen Wonder (1984) which won the Silver Prize at the 14th Moscow International Film Festival.

Known For

The Beauty of ViceThe Beauty of Vice · 1986
The Beauty of Vice
6.81986
MovieDramaComedy
In the mountains of Montenegro people have lived by strict and Draconian laws for centuries, almost untouched by modern civilization. However, a young couple are going to seek their fortune on the more liberal coast and there they find jobs in the nudist colony. Hundreds of naked bodies and atmosphere of joie d'vivre make the husband and wife question their rigid way of life.
When That Grabs You, Just Won't Let GoWhen That Grabs You, Just Won't Let Go · 1987
When That Grabs You, Just Won't Let Go
9.01987
MovieTV MovieComedy
A comedy about a man living in a remote village who is not feeling well. His wife and his sister must take him to see a doctor. The movie inspired the hit series 'Djekna jos nije umrla a kad ce ne znamo' released the following year.
The Death of Mr GoluzaThe Death of Mr Goluza · 1982
The Death of Mr Goluza
5.51982
MovieDramaComedy
Traveling salesman in a small town before WW2 makes a solemn promise to kill himself. Later he finds that the local people took him very seriously.
BeastsBeasts · 1977
Beasts
5.01977
MovieFantasyDrama
A pretty girl arrives on a small island on a dark and stormy night. She becomes an excuse for the turbulence and evil that occurs when one man forgets his dignity and becomes a beast.
In the Name of the PeopleIn the Name of the People · 1987
In the Name of the People
5.41987
MovieDrama
In an industrial town one business firm stands out with good management. Thanks to the agile director Todor, his successful policy of "World breakthrough" the whole town look forward to progress and incredibly quick prosperity in 1966. The director's driver Milutin is the center of absurdly dramatic relations in which base manipulation dominates. His lonely, consequent, and reasonable admiration for Todor, his honesty and goodwill bring him into situations to which he can't and won't adapt to, nor will he quit...
Tempting the DevilTempting the Devil · 1989
Tempting the Devil
4.91989
MovieDrama
Two themes arise from the story, themes that are interlocked: the theme of love and of man's eternal submission to traditional symbols. The director Živko Nikolić continues his movie saga of human nature. Both themes develop the mythical idea of temptation. It is basic human relation: from the intimate to the families' vying with each other.
Unseen WonderUnseen Wonder · 1984
Unseen Wonder
6.41984
MovieComedyDrama
The peace of a small fishing village is shattered by the coming of a young, and stunningly beautiful, wife of a local guest-worker. She intends to live in her father's house, which in the mean-time became a pub. From that moment her revenge begins, toying with to people, their passions and interests.
Luka's JovanaLuka's Jovana · 1979
Luka's Jovana
6.01979
MovieDrama
A young married couple live alone in the Montenegrian mountains and work hard to make ends meet. Their ordinary life is interrupted by various different characters who pass by their home, and serve as a temptation, both carnal and spiritual, which threatens to corrupt the woman's innocent soul. Each new visitor is a threat of sorts and gradually she becomes suspicious towards the world and the unknown.

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