Veljko Bulajić
Veljko Bulajić | |
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Bulajić in 1969 | |
| Born | 22 March 1928 |
| Died | 2 April 2024 (aged 96) Zagreb, Croatia |
| Education | Centro Sperimentale di Cinematografia |
| Occupation | Film director |
| Years active | 1953–2024 |
| Notable work | Vlak bez voznog reda Kozara Bitka na Neretvi Veliki transport |
| Spouse | Vlasta Bulajić |
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Veljko Bulajić (22 March 1928 – 2 April 2024) was a Montenegrin and Yugoslav film director. Bulajić is a UNESCO Kalinga Prize recipient. He 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".