Mirjana Karanović

Acting

Mirjana Karanović

Born January 28, 1957 · Belgrade, Yugoslavia [now Serbia] (age 69)

Mirjana Karanović (born 28 January 1957) is a Serbian actress, film director and screenwriter.

Known For

TomaToma · 2021
Toma
★ 6.72021
MovieDramaMusic
Biopic about Serbian folk singer Toma Zdravković, the man who is remembered not only for his songs and unique way he was singing them, but also as a bohemian, both in his behavior and his soul.
UndergroundUnderground · 1995
Underground
★ 7.71995
MovieComedyDrama
Black marketeers Marko and Blacky manufacture and sell weapons to the Communist resistance in WWII Belgrade, living the good life along the way. Marko's surreal duplicity propels him up the ranks of the Communist Party, and he eventually abandons Blacky and steals his girlfriend. After a lengthy stay in a below-ground shelter, the couple reemerges during the Yugoslav Civil War of the 1990s as Marko sees the opportunity to exploit the situation.
When Father Was Away on BusinessWhen Father Was Away on Business · 1985
When Father Was Away on Business
★ 7.31985
MovieDrama
In a post-WWII Yugoslavia still under Stalinist rule in the 1950s, six-year-old Malik is oblivious as to why his father, Mehmed, has suddenly disappeared. In truth, Mehmed has been sent to a labor camp as punishment for acts of sexual indiscretion involving young girls. Malik's mother, Senija, however, has no answers, and the family must cope in the father's absence.
Life Is a MiracleLife Is a Miracle · 2004
Life Is a Miracle
★ 7.22004
MovieRomanceDrama
Set during the Bosnian war in the early 1990s, Luka is a mild-mannered railway clerk whose life is turned upside down, not just by the outbreak of the war, but when his wife runs off with a local musician. Then Luka's son is conscripted and eventually captured in the fighting. To recover his son, Luka is commanded to guard a pretty young Muslim nurse who will be used in a hostage swapping operation.
Go WestGo West · 2005
Go West
★ 6.02005
MovieComedyDrama
In the 1990s, the Yugoslavia Federation falls apart in bloody wars. Perpetual student Milan, a Serb from a patriarchal community, and Kenan, a Muslim cellist, are a gay couple living in Sarajevo. Their lives, intimate and public, are shaken up by the aggression in Bosnia and Herzegovina, whose devastating consequences unfold in inter-ethnic hatred.
Once Upon a LoveOnce Upon a Love · 1981
Once Upon a Love
★ 7.01981
MovieMusicTV Movie
This TV work uses the form of a musical based on real events that took place in Belgrade at the beginning of the 20th century. The story is based on a tragic love affair between count Oršić and Maria Rab, starting in 1910s Vienna, while ending on the eve of the Second World War in Belgrade.
Truckers Ride AgainTruckers Ride Again · 1984
Truckers Ride Again
★ 6.41984
MovieComedy
New adventures of truck drivers Jare and Paja, long-time fellow associates and close friends. Jare is forced to pay off his debt for the loans he was raising to build a house for his numerous family. He must find heaps of money as soon as possible, or let tax gatherers to take everything. Paja tries to help him in this impossible task, but on their way they face bunch of obstacles, losses and misfortunes, encountering all sorts of people, only to end up in serious problems.
Mother MaraMother Mara · 2025
Mother Mara
★ 4.02025
MovieDrama
Mara, a successful businesswoman and single mother, is heartbroken after her son Nemanja’s untimely death. She becomes emotionally detached, refusing to communicate with friends and family. However, when she meets Milan, Nemanja’s close friend, she finds solace and comfort in their relationship.

Filmography

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Government JobGovernment Job · 2012
Government Job
★ 7.92012
SeriesComedy
The backbone of the "Državni Posao (Government Job)" are satirical talks between the three actors, the comments are reminiscent of the "stand-up" form. These are short, witty comments and observations on daily life, circumstances, sociopolitical situation, sports, entertainment world, their personal opinions on various topics. The main idea is to present day in a non-existent government company and three employees of thinking about daily events in it, but also about life and society in general. Topics drawn from the daily and weekly press, for various blogs, websites, talk about movies, series, shows - radio and television. The idea is that actors humorously comment on current events, to laugh viewers and encourage them to think about them.

Milijana Đak