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Želimir Žilnik is a Serbian film director and one of the major figures of the Yugoslav Black Wave. He is noted for his socially engaging style and criticism of censorship that was commonplace during the Yugoslav communist era. Subsequently, following the abolition of communist one-party system, he was an outspoken critic of Slobodan Milošević-led regime in Serbia.
Želimir Žilnik is known for work in directing across film and television. New Release currently presents 31 verified screen credits connected to this profile.
Selected work includes Alpe-Adria Underground! (2025), Warm Film (2024), As One (2022), ŽŽŽ: Journal About Želimir Žilnik (2021), Martinac (2015), Pirika on Film (2013), Censored without Censorship (2007), Oldtimer (1989). The recorded credits span 1969 to 2025, including 31 movies and 0 TV shows.
The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.
Profile details
Known forDirecting
Movies31
TV shows0
Active years represented1969–2025
Place of birthNis, Serbia, Yugoslavia
Also known as
Желимир Жилник
Known for
MovieAlpe-Adria Underground!
MovieWarm Film
MovieAs One
MovieŽŽŽ: Journal About Želimir Žilnik
MovieMartinac
MoviePirika on Film
MovieCensored without Censorship
MovieOldtimer
MovieTaiwan Canasta
MovieJune Turmoil
MovieWhere Gods Are Dead
MovieGood Morning, Belgrade
MovieEarly Works
MovieBlack and White
MovieFortress Europe
MovieFor Ella
MoviePretty Women Walking Through the City
MovieKenedi Goes Back Home
MovieParadise. An Imperialist Tragicomedy
MovieThrowing Off the Yolks of Bondage
MovieHouse Orders
MovieWanderlust
MovieCosmo Girls
MovieTito Among the Serbs for the Second Time
MovieMarble Ass
MovieOne Woman – One Century
MovieThe Old School of Capitalism
MovieRequest
MovieIdeal 68
MovieThe Way Steel Was Tempered
MovieEighty Plus