Veljko Bulajić
- Known For
- Writing
- Born
- March 22, 1928 in Vilusi, Nikšić, Montenegro
- Active Years
- 1952–2022 (71 Years)
- Total Credits
- 41 credits in database
Biography
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Name: Veljko Bulajić.
Dates: 22 March 1928 – 2 April 2024.
Nationality/Origin: Montenegrin.
Place of Birth: Vilusi, Nikšić, Montenegro.
Profession: Film director and writer (Known For: Writing; primarily known for directing).
Awards: UNESCO Kalinga Prize recipient.
Career focus: Worked majority of life in Croatia; known for directing World War II-themed movies from the Partisan film genre.
Impact/Stats: According to the Croatian Public Broadcasting Company, his films reached over 500 million viewers worldwide. The top four most viewed Yugoslav films of all time were directed by him.
Description: MUBI describes him as "a creator of made-to-order epic blockbusters".
Credits: 23 known credits.
Veljko Bulajić (22 March 1928 – 2 April 2024) was a Montenegrin film director and writer. Born in Vilusi, Nikšić, Montenegro, he spent most of his life working in Croatia. He is primarily recognized for directing movies within the Partisan film genre centered on World War II themes. Bulajić was a recipient of the UNESCO Kalinga Prize. The MUBI streaming service describes him as a creator of made-to-order epic blockbusters. According to the Croatian Public Broadcasting Company, his films have reached a global audience of over 500 million viewers. Additionally, the top four most viewed Yugoslav films of all time were
Career overview
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Name: Veljko Bulajić.
Dates: 22 March 1928 – 2 April 2024.
Nationality/Origin: Montenegrin; born in Vilusi, Nikšić, Montenegro.
Profession: Film director (though the "Known For" section says "Writing", the synopsis says "film director"). Correction: The synopsis says "was a Montenegrin film director". The TMDB source says "Known For: Writing". I must be careful. The synopsis explicitly states he was a film director.
Awards: UNESCO Kalinga Prize recipient.
Work Location: Majority of life working in Croatia.
Genre/Style: Primarily known for directing World War II-themed movies from the Partisan film genre. MUBI describes him as "a creator of made-to-order epic blockbusters".
Impact/Viewership: According to the Croatian Public Broadcasting Company, his films reached over 500 million viewers worldwide. The top four most viewed Yugoslav films of all time were all directed by Bulajić.
TMDB Credits: 23 known credits.
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Veljko Bulajić was a Montenegrin film director born on March 22, 1928, in Vilusi, Nikšić, Montenegro. He passed away on April 2, 2024. Bulajić spent most of his life working in Croatia. He was a recipient of the UNESCO Kalinga Prize.
Paragraph 2: Career and Genre.
Bulajić is primarily recognized for directing movies within the Partisan film genre, specifically those themed around World War II. The streaming service MUBI describes him as a creator of made-to-order epic blockbusters. His professional body of work includes 23 known credits.
Paragraph 3: Legacy and Reach.
His cinematic reach was significant, with the Croatian Public Broadcasting Company stating that his films reached an audience of more than 500 million viewers globally. Additionally, the top four most viewed Yugoslav films of all time were all directed by Bulajić.
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Veljko Bulajić was a Montenegrin film director born on March 22, 1928, in Vilusi, Nikšić, Montenegro. He lived until April 2, 2024. Throughout his career, Bulajić spent the majority of his life working in Croatia. He was a recipient of the UNESCO Kalinga Prize.
Bulajić is primarily known for his work directing movies from the Partisan film genre, which are themed around World War II. The streaming service MUBI characterizes him as a creator of made-to-order epic blockbusters. According to his credits, he has 23 known credits.
The impact of his films is noted by the Croatian Public Broadcasting Company, which reports that his work reached an audience of over 500 million viewers worldwide. Furthermore, the top four most viewed Yugoslav films of all time were all directed by Bulajić.
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Frequent co-stars
Career timeline
Full Filmography
41 titles- Scenes from the Life of BH Film (2022) as Himself
- Oleg: The Oleg Vidov Story (2021) as Self
- Cinema Komunisto (2010) as Himself
- Libertas (2006) Director
- Libertas (2006) Writer
- The Other Side of Welles (2005) as Self
- Pula Confidential (2003) as Himself
- The Donator (1989) Director
- The Donator (1989) Co-Writer
- Promised Land (1986) Director
- Promised Land (1986) Writer
- The Great Transport (1983) Writer
- The Great Transport (1983) Director
- The Great Transport (1983) Creator
- Great Transport (1983) Writer
- Great Transport (1983) Director
- High Voltage (1981) Director
- High Voltage (1981) Writer
- Tito's Recollections (1980) Director
- Tito's Recollections (1980) Writer
- The Man to Kill (1979) Director
- The Man to Kill (1979) Writer
- The Day That Shook the World (1975) Director
- The Battle of Neretva (1969) Director
- The Battle of Neretva (1969) Writer
- Looking Into the Eyes of the Sun (1966) Director
- Looking Into the Eyes of the Sun (1966) Writer
- Skopje '63 (1964) Editor
- Skopje '63 (1964) Writer
- Skopje '63 (1964) Director
- Kozara (1962) Director
- Kozara (1962) Scenario Writer
- Boom Town (1961) Director
- Boom Town (1961) Writer
- Atomic War Bride (1960) Director
- Train without a Timetable (1959) Director
- Train without a Timetable (1959) Writer
- In the Storm (1952) as Svećenik
- In the Storm (1952) Writer
- Escape to the Sea Director
- Escape to the Sea Writer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Veljko Bulajić best known for?
Veljko Bulajić is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Oleg: The Oleg Vidov Story (2021), The Day That Shook the World (1975), The Battle of Neretva (1969), The Battle of Neretva (1969).
When and where was Veljko Bulajić born?
Veljko Bulajić was born on March 22, 1928 in Vilusi, Nikšić, Montenegro.
How many credits does Veljko Bulajić have?
Veljko Bulajić has accumulated over 41 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1952 to 2022.
What is Veljko Bulajić's background in cinema and television?
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Veljko Bulajić by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Oleg: The Oleg Vidov Story (2021) as Self — aged about 93
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