Branislav Nušić

Writing

Branislav Nušić

Born — Died

1864-10-20 — 1938-01-19

Place of birth

Belgrade, Serbia

Known for

Writing

Credits

15 titles

Branislav Nušić (1864 –1938), born Alkibijad Nuša, was a Serbian playwright, satirist, essayist and novelist. He also worked as a journalist and a civil servant. In 1887, Nušić published a poem titled Dva raba ("Two Servants"), which ridiculed the Serbian King Milan for attending the funeral of an unpopular general's mother. Nušić was subsequently arrested, convicted of lèse-majesté and sentenced to two year's imprisonment. He was released after a year due to good behaviour. Nušić is more celebrated as a playwright than as a novelist. Of his plays, the most popular are comedies The Cabinet Minister's Wife (Госпођа министарка), A Suspicious Person (Сумњиво лице), A Member of the Parliament …

Known for

Behind the camera

The Lady Minister poster
8.0

A TV adaptation of Branislav Nusic's legendary comedy "The Lady Minister", which follows the wife of a minister who changes her lifestyle and becomes sophisticated all of a sudden. However, her husband resigns after being involved in a scandal, but she finds hard to get back to previous life.

The Lady Minister

1978

Bereaved Family poster
7.0

A classic comedy from the most famous Serbian comedy playwright, Branislav Nušić.

Bereaved Family

1990

A Suspicious Character poster
5.5

The arrival of an unknown man wanted by the local authorities disturbs the small town. However, it turns out that the suspect is mayor's son-in-law who checked under his false name in order to hide his whereabouts from his girlfriend's parents.

A Suspicious Character

1990

Belgrade Then and Now poster
10.0

A musical TV comedy/drama which deals with life and fashion in Belgrade in the distant and near past.

Belgrade Then and Now

1982

The World poster
7.0

A comedy in four acts by Branislav Nusic adapted for TV audience. First published in 1906, it tells about small town mentality.

The World

1990

Mister Dollar poster
7.0

Based on the work of the same name by Branislav Nušić. The film satirizes societal obsession with money through eccentric characters vying for wealth in a lighthearted setting.

Mister Dollar

1989

The Fly poster
8.0

Short feature film shot in 1950 and directed by Branko Ćelović. It is an adaptation of the theater play of the same name by Branislav Nušić. In the film, the famous Serbian actor Mija Aleksić appears in his debut role as the scribe.

The Fly

1950

Dr poster
7.0

In his comedy play, Branislav Nusic satirically depicted the snobbish desire of some wealthy people to “decorate” their children with academic titles.

Dr

1984

The Balkan Mass-Media Sciences poster
9.0

An eminent communist wants to make his son a respected person so he could live without much trouble. He fails to accomplish that due to his son's different vision of success.

The Balkan Mass-Media Sciences

1989

The Cabinet Minister's Wife poster
6.5

Becoming a wife of a minister, Zivka changes her former way of life and becomes a lady. However, her fashionable way of life is of short duration, since her husband is forced to resign after a being involved in a scandal. Based on a highly popular Serbian comedy novel by Branislav Nusic.

The Cabinet Minister's Wife

1989

The Deceased poster
NR

An architect Pavle is furious with his wife for conducting an affair with his best friend and business partner. Weeks later, a deformed corpse is found washed up on the river banks and is identified to be that of Pavle. Three years later, Pavle, now the deceased, unexpectedly returns.

The Deceased

1990

The Minister’s Wife poster
7.0

Her Excellency the Minister wife , a black comedy that reflects aspects of our bitter reality. There is no doubt that the theatrical drama since the first manifestation of its manifestation until now has not changed the law that Aristotle planned and codified for him, in addition to its dependence on the availability of the requirements of the dramatic conflict whereby he adopted the necessity of events and drew visions through beauty tools The technician is known, however, that the concept of conflict is beginning to change

The Minister’s Wife

1979

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10.0

A modernized comedy of Branislav Nusic's novel, about the life and work of a "small manufacturer", his professional and familial relations.

Balkan Perestroika

1990

Representative Of The People poster
6.0

The Play Speaks about the problems during the 80’s during the parliament elections and the difficulties the people are facing in the State of Kuwait

Representative Of The People

1980

Frivolous Branislav Nusic poster
7.0

The frivolous Branislav Nusic is a 1986 Yugoslav television drama. It was directed by Aleksandar Djordjevic, and the screenplay was written by Miodrag Djurdjevic based on the person of Branislav Nusic.

Frivolous Branislav Nusic

1986