Veljko Bulajić

Biography

Veljko Bulajić (22 March 1928 – 2 April 2024) was a Montenegrin film director and UNESCO Kalinga Prize recipient. Bulajić spent the majority of his life working in Croatia and is primarily known for directing World War II-themed movies from the Partisan film genre. According to the Croatian Public Broadcasting Company, his films have reached an audience of over 500 million viewers worldwide. The top four most viewed Yugoslav films of all time were all directed by Bulajić. MUBI streaming service describes Bulajić as "a creator of made-to-order epic blockbusters".

Movies & TV Shows

1. Cinema Komunisto (2010) — Himself
2. In the Storm (1952) — Svećenik
3. Oleg: The Oleg Vidov Story (2021) — Self
4. The Other Side of Welles (2005) — Self
5. Scenes from the Life of BH Film (2022) — Himself
6. Pula Confidential (2003) — Himself

Directed

1. The Battle of Neretva (1969) — Director
2. Kozara (1962) — Director
3. Atomic War Bride (1960) — Director
4. The Man to Kill (1979) — Director
5. The Day That Shook the World (1975) — Director
6. Great Transport (1983) — Director
7. The Donator (1989) — Director
8. Train without a Timetable (1959) — Director
9. Boom Town (1961) — Director
10. Libertas (2006) — Director
11. High Voltage (1981) — Director
12. Looking Into the Eyes of the Sun (1966) — Director
13. Promised Land (1986) — Director
14. Skopje '63 (1964) — Director
15. Tito's Recollections (1980) — Director
16. Escape to the Sea — Director
17. The Great Transport (1983) — Director