Date of Birth: December 19, 1974
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
Biography
Jasmila Žbanić is a renowned Bosnian film director and screenwriter, known for her poignant and thought-provoking films that often tackle difficult social issues and historical events. Žbanić was born in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and her work is deeply influenced by her experiences during the Bosnian War in the 1990s. She studied at the Academy of Performing Arts in Sarajevo and later worked as a puppeteer in the Vermont-based Bread and Puppet Theater. Žbanić gained international acclaim with her debut feature film, “Grbavica” (2006), which won the Golden Bear at the Berlin International Film Festival. The film deals with the aftermath of wartime sexual violence and its impact on a mother and daughter in post-war Sarajevo. Her other notable works include “On the Path” (2010) and “Quo Vadis, Aida?” (2020), the latter of which was nominated for an Academy Award for Best International Feature Film.
5 Interesting Facts about Jasmila Zbanic
1. Jasmila Žbanić’s film “Grbavica” won the Golden Bear at the Berlin International Film Festival in 2006.
2. She worked as a puppeteer in the United States before embarking on her film career.
3. Žbanić founded the production company Deblokada in 1997.
4. Her film “Quo Vadis, Aida?” was nominated for an Academy Award for Best International Feature Film in 2021.
5. Žbanić is an advocate for women’s rights and often addresses gender issues in her films.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Jasmila Zbanic
1. “Art is a way to resist, to remember, and to understand.”
2. “I believe that cinema has the power to change the world, even if it’s in small, incremental ways.”
3. “War leaves scars that are not easily visible, but they are deeply felt.”
4. “Telling the truth through film can be a powerful tool for healing and reconciliation.”
5. “I make films to ask questions, not to provide answers.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Estimated highest net worth: $1-5 million
Children
Jasmila Žbanić has one daughter, Naša.
Relevant Links
1. [IMDb – Jasmila Žbanić](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1074572/
2. [Wikipedia – Jasmila Žbanić](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jasmila_%C5%BDbani%C4%87
4. [Academy Awards – Quo Vadis, Aida?](https://www.oscars.org/oscars/ceremonies/2021
