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Zeljko Ivanek was born on 15 August 1957 in Ljubljana, Slovenia. He is an actor and producer, known for Seven Psychopaths (2012), Argo (2012) and Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri (2017).- Katarina Cas was born in Slovenia. She is an actress, known for The Wolf of Wall Street (2013), The Guard (2011) and Danny Collins (2015).
- Melania Knauss was born Melanija Knavs on April 26, 1970 in Novo Mesto, Slovenia and raised in Sevnica, Slovenia to Amalija Knavs, a patternmaker & Viktor Knavs, a car dealer.
She attended the Secondary School of Design and Photography in Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia. She then studied Architecture and Design at the University of Ljubljana for one year before leaving to pursue a modeling career.
She started modeling in her home country of Slovenia, and other places in Europe, in cities such as, Paris and Milan, later moving to New York City. Melania is fluent in Slovene and English, and also speaks Italian, French, German and Serbo-Croatian.
On January 22, 2005, she married Donald Trump in Palm Beach, Florida. On March 20, 2006, she gave birth to their son Barron Trump in Manhattan, New York City. She became a US citizen in 2006.
On January 20, 2017, she became the First Lady of the United States. - Josef Bláha was born on 8 June 1924 in Novo Mesto, Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes [now Slovenia]. He was an actor, known for Prague Nights (1969), Paleta lásky (1976) and I Killed Einstein, Gentlemen (1970). He was married to Bohumila Bláhová. He died on 6 December 1994 in Prague, Czech Republic.
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Zala Djuric was born in 1996 in Ljubljana, Slovenia. Zala is an actor and writer, known for Dedek gre na jug (2022), Sixth Bus (2022) and Traktor, ljubezen in Rock'n'Roll (2008).- Actor
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Sebastian Cavazza was born on 19 March 1973 in Kranj, Slovenia, Yugoslavia. He is an actor and director, known for Men Don't Cry (2017), A.I. Rising (2018) and Besa (2018). He was previously married to Tina Vrhovnik-Cavazza.- Actress
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Marta Svetek is a Slovenian actress known for Five Nights at Freddy's: Security Breach (2021), Battlefield 2042 (2021) and action-thriller I Am Rage (2023). Based in London, United Kingdom, she has lent her voice and motion capture performances to several high profile video games, as well as appearing in independent feature films, achieving particular success in the action/thriller and sci-fi genres, in part due to her advanced combat and weapons training. She has been recognized by critics for her ability to portray a compelling antagonist and anti-hero. In addition to being involved in UK-US co-productions, as well as a number of North American, European and Asian video games, she is now working on expanding her screen work, particularly in the fantasy, sci-fi, action and thriller genres.- Actress
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Lenore Aubert was born in present-day Slovenia, at the time still connected to the Austro-Hungarian Empire (her French name was pure Hollywood hokum, designed to make her background more exotic - though she did live for some time in Paris). Eleanore Maria Leisner was the daughter of an Austrian general and spent her formative years in Vienna where she studied acting and appeared in a few movies as an extra. Her marriage to a Jewish boy obliged her to leave Austria after the 'Anschluss' and the couple emigrated to the United States via France. In New York, Lenore found work as a model and was eventually offered a lucrative stage role as Lorraine Sheldon in "The Man Who Came to Dinner" at the La Jolla Playhouse in San Diego. Determined to get the part, Lenore crossed the U.S. by bus.
Once settled in California, Lenore was 'discovered' twice. The first time, she was spotted by an agent for Samuel Goldwyn and signed to appear as the alluring Nazi spy trying to tempt Bob Hope in They Got Me Covered (1943). Though Dorothy Lamour wryly commented on Lenore's sexy walk, there was not enough screen time for the newcomer to seriously challenge the established star in the popularity stakes. After that, Lenore went into Action in Arabia (1944) opposite George Sanders. This picture did not make much of a splash either, but attracted the attention of Republic studio boss Herbert J. Yates, who was still desperately searching to find a replacement for his failed star Vera Ralston. Lenore was consequently cast in the period thriller The Catman of Paris (1946) which was launched with a (for Republic) bigger-then-average publicity campaign and went on to be exhibited at the better cinemas. Unfortunately, in the course of the 65 minutes, sets and cinematography were the real stars. Though the cast tried hard, they failed to overcome the deficiencies of lacklustre direction,a silly script and the even sillier makeup for the not very scary top- hatted 'werecat' monster. Needless to say, that 'Catman' did nothing for the careers of any involved.
During the next few years, Lenore appeared in a number of B-movies, such as The Return of the Whistler (1948) and Barbary Pirate (1949). Her own favourite among her screen roles was that of Viennese singer/actress Fritzi Scheff (1879-1954) in I Wonder Who's Kissing Her Now (1947). Several times she had screen-tested, unsuccessfully, for A-grade productions. These included Saratoga Trunk (1945) and For Whom the Bell Tolls (1943), but on both occasions she lost out to Ingrid Bergman. Lenore's greatest success in film was probably retrospectively, due to the popularity and later cult status enjoyed by two films starring her with Abbott and Costello, made back-to-back: Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein (1948) (generally regarded as the duo's best) and Bud Abbott Lou Costello Meet the Killer Boris Karloff (1949). A story goes, that, during production of the former, Lenore (attired all in mink) walked actor Glenn Strange -- in full make-up as the Frankenstein monster -- on a leash up and down the studio lot in full view of visiting tourists arriving on the tour tram (nothing beats good publicity !).
In the 1950's, Lenore joined her husband who was in the garment business in New York. The business succeeded, the marriage did not. With the exception of a couple of minor European films, Lenore's acting career was effectively over. She devoted much of her remaining life to charitable causes, doing work for the United Nations and the Museum of Natural History in New York.- Stunts
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Tjasa Perko was born on 19 December 1986 in Slovenia, Yugoslavia. She is a producer and actress, known for The Expendables 4 (2023), Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard (2021) and Diana (2013). She is married to Rok Perko. They have two children.- Matej Zemljic was born on 13 September 1995 in Ljubljana, Slovenia. He is an actor, known for Consequences (2018), Izgubljeni sin and History of Love (2018).
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Barbara Horvat is an actress, filmmaker, content creator. She is known for her upbeat attitude & strange humor, sometimes referred to as a "firecracker" by her peers. After appearing in a school play at the age of 7 she knew performing was something she will pursue all her life. She is a polyglot and has learned English and Spanish on her own by watching movies and reading books at the age of 6. When she turned 14 she decided to eventually pursue an education in performing arts in Los Angeles and started working and saving up for that goal. Nine years later she flew from her hometown in Slovenia to London, UK for an audition and got accepted into The American Academy of Dramatic arts. In 2015 she moved to Los Angeles with nothing but a suitcase to her name. She graduated from AADA in 2017 and has since appeared in numerous shorts, music videos, international commercials, web series & feature films. She continues to build her career as an artist both in Europe and in the US.- Writer
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Slavoj Zizek was born on 21 March 1949 in Llubljana, Slovenia, Yugoslavia [now Slovenia]. He is a writer and actor, known for Bliss (2021), The Pervert's Guide to Cinema (2006) and The Pervert's Guide to Ideology (2012).- Inja Zalta was born on 24 March 1994 in Ljubljana, Slovenia. She is an actress, known for Teardrop (2023), Follow Me (2020) and Celebrity Stalker (2020).
- Viktor Knavs was born on 24 March 1944 in Radece, Slovenia, Yugoslavia [now Radece, Slovenia]. He was previously married to Amalija Knavs.
- Sandra Debelak was born in Slovenia. She is known for El Señor de los Cielos (2013), Belascoarán, PI (2022) and Skrito v raju (2024).
- Spela Rozin was born on 31 January 1943 in Ljubljana, Slovenia, Yugoslavia. She is an actress, known for Personal Baggage (2009), Vengeance (1968) and Cudna devojka (1962).
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Tanja Ribic was born on 28 June 1968 in Zagorje ob Savi, Slovenia, Yugoslavia. She is an actress, known for Traktor, ljubezen in Rock'n'Roll (2008), No Man's Land (2001) and Kajmak i marmelada (2003). She has been married to Branko Djuric since 2000. They have two children.- Actor
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Andrei Lenart is an international actor originally from Ljubljana, Slovenia. He is known for his roles in Kingsman: The Secret Service (2014), Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan (2018), FBI: International (2021), and Wild Bill (2019). Even though his focus is directed toward international productions, Slovenian audiences can regularly see him in Slovenian series and films or hear him as the Slovenian voice of many animated characters. Most notably Andrei is the Slovenian voice of Anakin Skywalker in Star Wars: The Clone Wars. Andrei Lenart decided to expand his skill set and push the limits of his physical and mental capabilities by completing full-time military training and becoming a soldier in the Slovenian Armed Forces.- Gaja Filac was born on 11 June 1998 in Postojna, Slovenia. She is an actress, known for Ena zlahtna storija (2015), Love, Lies and Records (2017) and The Lake (2019).
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- Producer
Aleksandra Balmazovic was born on 3 June 1976 in Celje, Slovenia, Yugoslavia. She is an actress and producer, known for Usekovanje (2022), All Against All (2019) and Beleznica profesora Miskovica (2021).- Tine Ugrin was born on 13 October 1999 in Izola, Slovenia. He is an actor, known for Gepack (2024), Gospod profesor (2022) and Don't Forget to Breathe (2019).
- Nina Ivanisin was born in 1985 in Maribor, Slovenia. She is an actress, known for Slovenian Girl (2009), Idyll (2015) and Instalacija ljubezni (2007).
- Sabina Kogovsek was born on 11 July 1981 in Ljubljana, Slovenia. She is an actress, known for Prehod (2008), Na planincah (2004) and Going Our Way 2 (2013).
- Marko Mandic was born on 8 June 1974 in Slovenj Gradec, Slovenia, Yugoslavia [now Slovenia]. He is an actor, known for The Hitman's Bodyguard (2017), In the Face of Crime (2010) and Gold (2013).
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Mitja Okorn was born in 1981 in Kranj, Slovenia, Yugoslavia [now Slovenia]. He is a director and writer, known for Planet Single (2016), Tu pa tam (2004) and Boxer (2024).- Actor
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Marijan Hinteregger was born in September 17, 1961 in Maribor - Slovenia. Marijan has Croatian (mother Ivanka) and Austrian (father Maximilian) roots;
10 years old Marijan faced his acting talent for the first time in a theater group at the primary school in Maribor. At the age of 14 he played his first role in famous Slovenian film "The Widowhood of Karolina Zasler" (1974), director Matjaz Klopcic.
After his movie debut, on request of his parents he finishes school for chef.
After being rejected from The Actors Academy in Ljubljana, began Marijan Hinteregger in 1984 his actor training at Dramski Studio Maribor, under the private mentor ship of Slovenian legendary actor Vlado Novak (Stanislavsky system), theater director and filmmaker Joze Babic and Theater academy professor Ana Mlakar. So Marijan Hinteregger absorbed the foundations of acting craft. He signed on as an actor in Slovenian National Theater Maribor, Celje People s Theatre and in several small roles in Television, Radio and Cinema productions in Slovenia;
In 1991 Marijan Hinteregger left his homeland and start with new carrier in Germany-Saarbrücken, Austria-Klagenfurt, Vienna... (Bavaria Film München, Cristallerie Theater Wadgassen, Staatstheater Saarbrücken, Staadtheater Klangenfurt, Ikarus Dance Theatre Klagenfurt, Dor Film Vienna, Theater Phoenix Linz, Satel Film Vienna, Embassy Films Dubrovnik with participation's as an extra in some big Hollywood productions, Pakt Media Zagreb and Constantin Film München, Mr-Film Vienna and E&A film Production Vienna in popular Tv series "Die Lottosieger" (2009-2012), director Leo Bauer)... Marijan Hinteregger also gained experience as a radio announcer for several years. His entire career was filled, with rare exceptions, mainly with minor, supporting roles, on the stage in film and television.
Marijan Hinteregger, has in 1992-2012 performed hundreds of multilingual mono-dramatic performances in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Slovenia, Austria and Germany, (Svetlana Makarovic - Stonoga, Frane Milcinski - Butalci, Janko Messner - XY Ungelöst);
In achieving Marijan's career in Germany the key role was played in year 1992 by Swiss Theater General Director Kurt Josef Schildknecht in Saarbrücken National Theater. Between 1995-2002 Marijan Hinteregger collaborated with the local Slovenian community in Austria as theater director, writer and composer. In Carinthia has been for Marijan a significant collaboration with writer and poet Janko Messner. Marijan wrote and directed "Jeungleur Felix" (1996) his first short film, as well as the short film "Die Schülereinschreibung" (2000);
Marijan performed in the Austrian film production "Hinterholz 8" (1998), director Harald Sicheritz and that was the beginning of Marijan's modest but long standing involvement as filmmaker in Vienna-Austria. Below Croatian producer Ljubomir Sikic and his artistic supervision, Marijan wrote and directed his first independent feature film "Disappearing" (2004), which screened at various film festivals;
From 2003 to 2006 was Marijan Hinteregger on the Board of Directors of the International Dubrovnik Film Festival. Dubrovnik Festival founder was Australian-Croatian filmmaker Ziggy Mrkich...- Valter Dragan was born on 6 October 1965 in Koper, Slovenia. He is an actor, known for Gypsy Eyes (1992), Ko zaprem oci (1993) and All Against All (2019).
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Gasper Markun was born in 1994 in Kranj, Slovenia. He graduated from the High School of Performing Arts in Nova Gorica and in 2014 he enrolled at the Faculty of Social Work in Ljubljana. He graduated in 2018 with an unusual graduation thesis for the Faculty - A documentary film DokumenTRATE (2018) that he filmed, directed and edited.
He got his first acting experience as lead actor in the feature film White Lady (2007). Since then he has acted in more than 25 films, TV-series, commercials and music videos. He starred in the film Consequences (2018) as one of the three main characters. The film premiered at the worldwide film festival in Toronto, and was subsequently part of many other festivals such as BFI London, Crossing Europe... At the main Slovene Film Festival it won 5 awards, including ones for best picture, best director, best main and supporting actor.- Born in Ljubljana, the capital city of Slovenia. Miha graduated in 2011 with honors from the Slovenian National Academy for Theater, Radio, Film and TV, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia with an MA in acting. Shortly after graduating he became a regular member of the ensemble at the Preseren Theater Kranj, one of Slovenia's leading theaters. There he had the opportunity to work with some of the leading theater directors in the area. As part of the Preseren Theater Company in Kranj, Miha has toured all over Europe with theater shows, winning multiple awards.
Over the last years Miha has established himself as one of Slovenia's leading young actors with over 40 major credits on stage. In recent he has also slowly began to break out into film. In 2018 he has two feature films coming out. The Croatian feature film »Comic Sans«, directed by Nevio Marasovic. And his international debut in the feature film »Paris Song«, directed by Jeff Vespa, starring alongside Abbie Cornish, Sanjar Madi and Ben Aldridge. - Olga Odanovic was born on 29 August 1958 in Celje, Slovenia, Yugoslavia. She is an actress, known for Front Page Midgets (2018), Lift (2004) and Selo gori, a baba se ceslja (2007). She is married to Dragan Petrovic-Pele. They have two children.
- Klara Kuk was born on 15 May 1997 in Ljubljana, Slovenia. She is an actress, known for Don't Forget to Breathe (2019), Vzornik (2023) and Jaws of Life (2023).
- Actress
Manca Kosir was born on 3 March 1948 in Maribor, Slovenia. She was an actress, known for Breza (1967), Four Days to Death (1976) and Passion According to Matthew (1975). She died on 2 May 2024 in Ljubljana, Slovenia.- Tina Rose was born on 12 July 1986 in Slovenia. She is an actress, known for Where Are You Taking Me (2023) and A Guy Like You (2023).
- Savina Gersak was born in 1963 in Ljubljana, Slovenia, Yugoslavia. She is an actress, known for Sonny Boy (1989), Iron Warrior (1987) and The Lone Runner (1986).
- Irena Kranjc was born on 4 June 1961 in Ljubljana, Slovenia, Yugoslavia. She is an actress, known for Strawberry Time (1978) and Apprenticeship of the Inventor Polz (1982).
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Marko Nabersnik was born on 12 April 1973 in Maribor, Yugoslavia [now Slovenia]. He is a director and writer, known for Petelinji zajtrk (2007), Shanghai Gypsy (2012) and Pavle (2001).- Director
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Damjan Kozole is a Slovenian filmmaker whose directing credits include the critically-acclaimed "Spare Parts", worldwide released "Slovenian Girl" and "Nightlife", winner of Best Director Award at the 51st Karlovy Vary IFF, among others. "Spare parts" was nominated for the Golden Bear at the 53th Berlin IFF; in 2008 Sight & Sound ranked it among the ten most important films of the New Europe. In 2005, a Kozole film retrospective took place in the US and Canada, hosted by the American Film Institute (AFI). In 2012 he received Lifetime Achievement Award at the MedFilm Festival in Rome.- Ana Urbanc was born on 14 November 1984 in Ljubljana, Slovenia. She is an actress, known for Reka ljubezni (2017), Skriti Ljudje and Prasica, slabsalni izraz za zensko (2021).
- Iva Kranjc was born on 10 November 1978 in Ljubljana, Slovenia and raised in Ptuj, Slovenia. After primary school, she studied at Gimnazija Ptuj (Ptuj gymnasium). There she become a member of a theatre group called Teater III. After high school she became a student of AGRFT. Her first professional play was Curek krvi by A. Artaud, in the third class she received student Sever Award for performance in Cid. After many roles in Theater and TV series, she get the role of Simona in Guardian of the Frontier (2002). That role brought her a Vesna for best female performance.
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Olmo Omerzu was born on 24 November 1984 in Ljubljana, Yugoslavia [now Slovenia]. He is a director and writer, known for Family Film (2015), Winter Flies (2018) and The Last Day of Patriarchy (2021).- Composer
- Music Department
- Soundtrack
Anze Rozman (Kranj, Slovenija, 1989) is a composer of concert music and music for media from Ljubljana, Slovenia. He currently (from January 2018 onward) works and lives in Los Angeles as a composer under Bleeding Fingers Music, which was formed by Hans Zimmer, Russell Emanuel and Steve Kofsky. In 2008 he started his bachelor's studies at the University of Ljubljana -Academy of Music of Ljubljana (2008 - 2013) where he majored in Music Composition and Music Theory under his mentor Prof. Jani Golob. In 2013 he graduated with honors summa cum laude. In 2013, in pursuit of learning about the art of film scoring, he applied to the American college Berklee College of music (Valencia, Spain campus) for a master's degree in Scoring for Film, TV and Video Games. From the school, he was awarded the Alberto Iglesias Scholarship (named after the three-time Oscar-nominated film composer Alberto Iglesias) for extraordinary students in the field of film scoring. The scholarship is given out to only one student per year. He acquired his master's degree (with honors summa cum laude) from Berklee College of Music Valencia in 2014. His orchestral works and orchestral arrangements have been performed and recorded by the London Studio Orchestra (United Kingdom), Tonhalle Orchestra (Switzerland), Jerusalem Philharmonic Orchestra (Israel), Budapest Arts Orchestra (Hungary), Four for Music Sofia Session Orchestra (Bulgaria), Krakow Philharmonic Orchestra (Poland), L'Autunno Chamber Orchestra (Poland), Slovenian Philharmonic Orchestra (Slovenia), Radio Television Orchestra of Slovenia (Slovenia), Opera and Ballet Orchestra of Ljubljana (Slovenia), Orchestra of the Academy of music in Ljubljana (Slovenia) and the Symphony Orchestra of Gimnazija Kranj (Slovenia). His flute opus of more than 3h has become a staple for flute players and ensembles around the world.- Director
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Darko Berlic was born in 1986 in a small town Maribor, Slovenia (ex Yugoslavija). He is a director and production manager, known for his first low-budget debut feature film 16:57 (2004 a crime story involving drugs) and then a lot of commercials, music videos for TV and movie production projects until 2018.- Director
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Vinci Vogue Anzlovar was born on 19 October 1963 in Ljubljana, Slovenia, Yugoslavia. He is a director and writer, known for Gypsy Eyes (1992), Vampir z Gorjancev (2008) and Dedek gre na jug (2022).- Miha Baloh was born on 21 May 1928 in Jesenice, Slovenia, Yugoslavia. He was an actor, known for Grajski biki (1967), Les évasions célèbres (1972) and Operacija Ticijan (1963). He died on 6 December 2022 in Ljubljana, Slovenia.
- Pia Zemljic was born on 6 April 1975 in Slovenj Gradec, Slovenia, Yugoslavia [now Slovenia]. She is an actress, known for Nightlife (2016), Petelinji zajtrk (2007) and Guardian of the Frontier (2002).
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- Casting Department
Igor Korosec ['egor ko'roshez] has graduated Summa cum Laude from Russian Academy of Dramatic Arts in Moscow in 1996.
He is an actor and educator who is working as a Private On-Set Acting Coach for the American Artists Group, Actors' Acting Academy and as an acting instructor at UCLA Extension. His biggest acting teaching conquest was producing the First Acting Seminar for Blind and Vision-Impaired People, where he was also the lead instructor and mentor. Igor has been teaching acting throughout Europe and in USA, working with diverse groups and individuals.
He has appeared on shows such as Grimm, Chuck, Alias, The Unit, Undercovers, and Rizzoli & Isles and in the feature The Good German starring George Clooney and Cate Blanchett.
Igor is currently busy writing a book 'The Truth is in the Soul of Beholder' which guides student actors through a spiritual growth, which helps sharpening students' acting technique.
Stanislavski said: "Love the art in yourself and not yourself in the art." Igor believes that learning Stanislavski technique of acting is directly connected with living the truth in order to grow your love for the art inside of you.
Igor's teaching goal is to make his student actors feel comfortable and confident about expressing their true themselves in any and all 'suggested circumstances' that actors may encounter.
Filled with all the appreciation to his teachers at Russian Academy of Dramatic Arts he feels the call to continue their legacy, expertise and love for truth.- Actress
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Actress Yana Yanezic was born in Slovenia (former Yugoslavian republic) to a medical scientist (mother) and technologist-inventor (father). She started performing in ice-skating and ballet performances at the age of eight. Yana studied at Ballet Academy of Ljubljana-Slovenia, London Studio Centre UK, Royal Academy Of Dancing UK and Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre. She started her career as a professional dancer in Slovenia, which extended to UK when being offered a talent sponsorship.
Yana studied academics at Poljane Grammar School in Ljubljana - Slovenia, and at University of Ljubljana - Slovenia where she accomplished a degree in Economics.
She speaks fluent English, Slovenian, Serbian, Croatian, conversational Italian and Russian.
On the sports ground Yana is a Tae-Kwon-Do gold medalist and a passionate ice skater. She turned to acting after an extensive dance career.- Jana Zupancic was born on 7 May 1979 in Ljubljana, Slovenia. She is an actress, known for Tango Abrazos (2012), Korporacija (2019) and Terapija/Na terapiji (2011).
- Vesna Pecanac was born on 18 June 1947 in Ljubljana, Slovenia, Yugoslavia. She is an actress, known for Cudo nevidjeno (1984), Otpisani (1974) and The Beauty of Vice (1986).
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Jan Cvitkovic is the most acclaimed Slovenian director, screenwriter, and actor, known for his distinctive storytelling approach and ability to capture the complexity of the human experience on screen.
As a filmmaker, he has made numerous award-winning films that have received over 60 awards at film festivals worldwide, including the Lion of the Future Award at the Venice Film Festival in 2001 and the Best New Director Award at the San Sebastian Film Festival in 2005. Both films were Foreign Language Oscar candidates.
His films have been broadcast on various TV stations from Europe to Australia (TV 1000, ARTE, RAI, SBS Australia...) and have been distributed in various European countries.
Jan Cvitkovic is a member of the European Film Academy.
In 1995, he wrote the screenplay for 'Rop stoletja' (Robbery of the Century), which received critical acclaim and launched his career as a scriptwriter.
In 1999, Cvitkovic acted in and co-wrote the film 'V leru' (Idle Running), which won the awards for Best Film, Best Screenplay, FIPRESCI Award, and Audience Award at the Festival of Slovenian Film.
As an actor in the film 'V leru', he won the Yves Montand - Best Actor Award at the Kyiv Film Festival, the Best Actor Award at the Faces of Love Film Festival in Moscow, the Best Actor Award at the Cottbus Film Festival in Germany, and the Best Actor Award at the Festival of Slovenian Film.
His debut film as a director was 'Kruh in mleko' (Bread and Milk), which was a Foreign Language Oscar candidate in 2001 and received several awards. These include the Lion of the Future for the Best Debut Feature Film Award at the Venice Film Festival, the Special Jury Prize, the Don Quijotte Award, and the Special Mention from the FIPRESCI and Audience Jury at the Cottbus Film Festival. The film won a total of 13 awards at film festivals worldwide.
Cvitkovic's short film 'Srce je kos mesa' (The Heart Is a Piece of Meat) premiered at the Venice Film Festival and was part of the competition section Corto Cortissimo. It also won several awards, including the Best Short Film Award at the Gijón International Film Festival.
His second feature film, 'Odgrobadogroba' (Gravehopping), was a Foreign Language Oscar candidate in 2005 and won more than 20 awards at film festivals worldwide. These include the Altadis Best Director Award at the San Sebastián International Film Festival, the Best Film Award, and the Best Script Award at the Torino Film Festival. At the Festival of Slovenian Film, Gravehopping won the awards for Best Feature Film, Best Supporting Actress, and Best Supporting Actor.
Cvitkovic's short film 'Vem' (I Know) premiered in 2007 at the Locarno Film Festival and won the Vesna Award for Best Short Fiction Film at the Festival of Slovenian Film.
His short film 'To je zemlja, brat moj' (This is Earth, My Brother) premiered in 2009 at the Venice Film Festival and was a part of the competition section Corto Cortissimo.
Another one of his feature films, 'Archeo' (2011), won the Vesna Award for Best Feature Film, Best Director, and Best Cinematography at the Festival of Slovenian Film. It also won the Best Feature Film Award at the International Film Festival in Innsbruck.
In 2013, he was one of the 70 film authors from all over the world invited by the Venice Film Festival to make a short film to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the festival. He shot a film called 'I Was a Child', which premiered on the opening night.
His short film 'Love on the Top of the World' (2015) won the Best Film Award, the Best Director Award, the Best Actor Award, and the Best Soundtrack Award at the Festival of Slovenian Film.
His feature film 'Druzinica' (The Basics of Killing), released in 2017, won 8 awards at different film festivals, including the Best Actress Award at the Montreal World Film Festival.
One of his most recent works, the short film 'A ti mene vidis?' (Do You See Me?), released in 2022, won a Special Mention at the Festival Mundial de Cine de Veracruz, Mexico, and the IRIS Award for Best Picture.
Cvitkovic was also the director and co-writer of the Slovenian TV series 'Dalec je smrt' (Death is Far Away), which aired in 2002 and was nominated as one of the three Best European TV series at the legendary Prix Italia Festival.
As an actor, he has worked on several Slovene and Italian films and TV series, including 'V leru', 'Eppure cadiamo felici', 'Zoran, My Nephew the Idiot', 'Oda Presernu', 'Driving School', 'Lahko noc, gospodicna', 'Versopolis', 'Volevo fare la rockstar', and others.
Known for his unique visual style and ability to capture the nuances of human relationships, Cvitkovic's films often explore themes of loss, identity, and the search for meaning in a world that can be both beautiful and cruel. His work has been praised for its emotional depth and its ability to connect with audiences on a deeply personal level.
In addition to his work as a filmmaker, Cvitkovic has also been active in promoting the arts in Slovenia. He is a co-founder of the film production company Staragara and the initiator and Honorary President of the International Film Festival Kino Otok (Isola Cinema).
He has served as a member of the jury at the following international film festivals: Locarno Film Festival (Switzerland), Miami Film Festival (USA), Sarajevo Film Festival (Bosnia and Herzegovina), Cinema without Borders Film Festival, Palm Springs (USA), Gijón Film Festival (Spain), Skopje Film Festival (North Macedonia), Herceg Novi Film Festival (Montenegro), and Days of the Author Film, Belgrade (Serbia).
With his unique vision and commitment to the art of filmmaking, Jan Cvitkovic continues to inspire and captivate audiences around the world.