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Emir Kusturica

Emir Kusturica

Director & actor · born 24 November 1954 · Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Emir Nemanja Kusturica is a Serbian filmmaker, actor and musician, recognized for several internationally acclaimed feature films.

He is a two-time winner of the Palme d'Or at Cannes (for When Father Was Away on Business and Underground), as well as being a Commander of the French Ordre des Arts et des Lettres. Since the mid-2000s, Kusturica's primary residence is Drvengrad, a village in the Mokra Gora region of Serbia. He had portions of the historic village reconstructed for his film Life Is a Miracle. 

Where to start: Underground (1995).

As director 22

As actor 33

TV shows 2

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Emir Kusturica movie?

By viewer score, Underground (1995) at 7.7/10.

What are Emir Kusturica’s most popular movies?

Black Cat, White Cat, Underground, Underground.

How many movies has Emir Kusturica made?

55 films on TMDB, 22 as director, 33 as actor.

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