Ljubiša Samardžić

Actor

November 19, 1936 (80 years)

† September 8, 2017

Skopje, Macedonia, Yugoslavia

Biography

Ljubiša Samardžić (1936-2017), sometimes referred to as Smoki or Smoki Samardi, was a Serbian actor and director. Nowadays he is perhaps best known as Šurda in the Yugoslav TV series 'Vruć Vetar'. Born to the family of a coal miner, his acting talent was discovered very early and he won a scholarship with respected director Bojan Stupica. After graduating from the Belgrade Drama Arts Academy, he obtained a role in Igre na skelama (1961). Samardžić was a member of the Central Committee of Yugosl…

Filmography

8.9

Hot Wind

Borivoje Šurdilović 'Šurda'

Vruć vetar is one of the most popular Yugoslav TV miniseries that aired in 1980. The show and movie cut from scenes of the show were popular in neighboring countries-also very popular in Czechoslovakia. Its main theme became very popular and enjoying a bit of a cult status. The story follows Shurda, a man in his 30s, who comes from a small town to Belgrade to get rich. However, as no job is good enough for him, he tries his luck in Germany, but this venture proves to be the same, so he returns to his native Yugoslavia.

9.0

Visa for the Future

Milan Golijanin

One of the first post-Independence Bosnian sitcoms. Production started on June 22, 2001 in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. The final episode was filmed in Sarajevo on August 25, 2008 and aired in October. It eventually became one of the region's most popular sitcoms.

N/A

Goose Feather

Marijin otac

TV series which serves as an extended version of the eponymous feature film.

7.4

Eagles Fly Early

Nikoletina Bursać

A group of kids from the Bosnian village often run away from school from the terror of Pepper, a teacher who got his nickname because of his red nose. Soon they formed a brigand division, but have been discovered and caught. The sudden arrival of year 1941 turns their game into reality.

6.4

The Battle of the Eagles

Žare

The first Yugoslav Partisan air force unit. Loosely based on historical facts.

8.0

Bosko Buha

Milun

TV mini-series about Bosko Buha and the group of teenagers who joined Yugoslav partisans in WW2.

6.8

The Battle of Neretva

Novak

In January 1943 the German army, afraid of an Allied invasion of the Balkans, launched a great offensive against Yugoslav Partisans in Western Bosnia. The only way out for Partisan forces and thousands of refugees was the bridge on the river Neretva.

8.4

Where the Wild Boars Go

Crni Rok

It happens around Zagreb in 1941-1943, during World War II. Two groups of smugglers led by Crni Rok and Veriga, fight for supremacy on the black market. They also have to deal with the Germans, Ustashas, the police and communist illegals.

7.0

Walter Defends Sarajevo

Zis

Sarajevo 1944. The German armies desperately need fuel in the retreat. Walter, the enigmatic and charismatic leader of the resistance movement, can endanger their supplies. The Germans are taking a cunning plan to remove that obstacle.

6.5

The Battle of Sutjeska

Stanojlo

The headquarters of the Marshal Tito's Liberation Army are surrounded by Axis forces. The Partisans have no choice but to fight their way out of the encirclement and face the enemy on the plains of Sutjeska.

6.5

The Knife

Markov pomoćnik

A popular singer is found murdered and two police detectives are investigating his past in order to catch the killer.

7.5

Policajac sa Petlovog brda

The adventures of a skillful Belgrade policeman who proves to be equally successful as a caring father.

7.0

Three Tickets to Hollywood

Limijer

The story of three boys who, fascinated with seventh art magic, decide to escape from their remote village straight to Hollywood. In the same time, a local policeman frantically organizes a reception for the president of the state. His "strictly controlled" citizens, under the influence of events in Cuba, in 1962. start dividing in two parties, resolved to succeed where Khruschev and J.F.K. have failed.

9.3

Evening School

A Croatian comedy show hosted by Željko Pervan that originally aired on OTV between 1995 and 1998, and later on Nova TV and HRT. It is largely improvisational and spontaneous, featuring Pervan as a teacher to a group of students, debating various political and societal problems.

7.5

Life Is Beautiful

Valentino

After a train breaks down and the passengers are forced to spend a day at a remote country tavern, the mix of seasonal farm workers, transients, musicians, and would-be party kingpins heads toward some explosive moments. A truckload of chickens arrive to be killed and cooked for the unruly group of passengers, and when a few boorish men harass a female singer, their actions lead to unexpected violence.

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Walter Defends Sarajevo

Zis

An extended version of the eponymous feature film.

7.3

The Tiger

Šorga 'Tigar'

Šorga's, the retired boxing champion nicknamed "Tiger", wife leaves him for a wealthier guy. He meets a juvenile thief, Čok, and decides to become his father figure. In the process of changing Čok, Šorga changes himself.

5.6

The Love Life of Budimir Trajković

Vojislav Trajković

Trajković family are bridge builders. Being forced to move every once in a while, the bridges are everything but pleasant thing for 17 year old Budimir, who is unable to make any permanent love relationship. In their last attempt to settle down in capital, a boy will experience love in its full meaning.

6.3

The Bombers

Kovač

Two best friends, former Partisans, must face new challenges after the war.

10.0

And That You Call Luck

Baca

A satirical comedy about corruption and intrigues in an export-import company.