Acting

Velimir Živojinović

Born June 5, 1933 · Koraćica, Serbia

Died May 22, 2016 · aged 82

Velimir 'Bata' Živojinović was a Serbian stage and film actor. After he graduated from acting schools in Užice and Novi Sad, he enrolled at the Drama Academy in Belgrade.

Known For

The Battle of NeretvaThe Battle of Neretva · 1969
The Battle of Neretva
6.81969
MovieDramaWar
In January 1943 the German army, afraid of an Allied invasion of the Balkans, launched a great offensive against Yugoslav Partisans in Western Bosnia. The only way out for Partisan forces and thousands of refugees was the bridge on the river Neretva.
Walter Defends SarajevoWalter Defends Sarajevo · 1972
Walter Defends Sarajevo
7.11972
MovieThrillerWar
Sarajevo 1944. The German armies desperately need fuel in the retreat. Walter, the enigmatic and charismatic leader of the resistance movement, can endanger their supplies. The Germans are taking a cunning plan to remove that obstacle.
Balkan ExpressBalkan Express · 1983
Balkan Express
5.81983
MovieComedyWar
In this entertaining, clever satire, it is the beginning of World War II and a group of con artists and thieves decide to pose as musicians under the rubric "The Balkan Express".
The Battle of the EaglesThe Battle of the Eagles · 1979
The Battle of the Eagles
6.41979
MovieDramaHistory
The first Yugoslav Partisan air force unit. Loosely based on historical facts.
Three Tickets to HollywoodThree Tickets to Hollywood · 1993
Three Tickets to Hollywood
7.11993
MovieComedy
The story of three boys who, fascinated with seventh art magic, decide to escape from their remote village straight to Hollywood. In the same time, a local policeman frantically organizes a reception for the president of the state. His "strictly controlled" citizens, under the influence of events in Cuba, in 1962. start dividing in two parties, resolved to succeed where Khruschev and J.F.K. have failed.
Battle of KosovoBattle of Kosovo · 1989
Battle of Kosovo
6.61989
MovieDramaHistory
In 1389, the Serbian prince Lazar Hrebeljanović refused to submit to the Turkish Sultan Murat, who was invading Serbia with a large army, in order to continue conquering Europe through it.
The BridgeThe Bridge · 1969
The Bridge
7.01969
MovieWarAction
In order to check the German offensive, Partizans send an elite team of explosive experts to blow up a strategically important bridge. Besides being heavily guarded, that bridge is almost indestructible and the only man who knows weak spots in the construction is the architect who built it. He is, however, reluctant to cooperate because he doesn't want to see his masterpiece destroyed.
Pretty Village, Pretty FlamePretty Village, Pretty Flame · 1996
Pretty Village, Pretty Flame
7.91996
MovieDramaWar
In the opening stages of the Bosnian War, a small group of Serbian soldiers are trapped in a tunnel by a Muslim force.

Filmography

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War LiveWar Live · 2000
War Live
6.02000
MovieDramaWar
Belgrade, 1999. Producer Sergei and his film crew are in a disastrous situation - the film they're making is under threat - there's no money, the crew are dissatisfied - and NATO bombing is just around the corner. Then a member of the State Security Service (Mileta) comes looking for American co-producer Harvey. Anxious and worried, in the midst of the bombing that's begun, Sergei hides Harvey from what he thinks is awaiting him - arrest. During the night, he thinks up a plan. He announces the start of filming on a new, patriotic film - in which the main role will be played by Harvey. The plan works - the State supports the film and Mileta, as the State's representative, joins the crew. However, the underlying conflict between Mileta and Sergei explodes during the first screening. Mileta accuses them of being artists, and not being patriots.

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