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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).- 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.- 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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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.- Actress
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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).- Actress
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).- 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).
- 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).
- 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).
- 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).
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Jurij Zrnec was born on 25 March 1978 in Ljubljana, Slovenia, Yugoslavia. He is an actor and writer, known for Going Our Way (2010), Going Our Way 2 (2013) and Mujo & Haso Superstars (2004). He is married to Sabina Kogovsek. They have two children.- 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).
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Stevo Zigon was born on 8 December 1926 in Ljubljana, Slovenia, Yugoslavia. He was an actor and writer, known for Written Off (1974), Otpisani (1974) and Povratak otpisanih (1976). He was married to Jelena Zigon. He died on 28 December 2005 in Belgrade, Serbia and Montenegro.- Director
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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.- Make-Up Department
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Alenka Nahtigal was born in 1966 in Ljubljana, Yugoslavia [now Slovenia]. She is a producer, known for Silent Sonata (2011), Ivan (2017) and Sonja (2007).- Director
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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).- 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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Demeter Bitenc was born on 21 July 1922 in Ljubljana, Slovenia, Yugoslavia. He was an actor and production manager, known for Slom (1979), The War Boy (1985) and Holiday in St. Tropez (1964). He died on 22 April 2018 in Ljubljana, Slovenia.- Actor
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Domen Valic was born on 9 March 1984 in Ljubljana, Slovenia. He is an actor and writer, known for Breakthrough (2019), Risk (2018) and Comic Sans (2018).- Director
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Bonino Englaro was born in Ljubljana (18.4.1996). His father is half Italian, half Slovenian, and his mother was of Bosnian nationality. He grew up in the small town of Crnomelj and then moved to Ljubljana. He started his career as a concert photographer, then working in the art department, and later established himself in directing, producing, acting and editing. He has now been working successfully in this field for many years.- Actress
Vesna Kuzmic is a professional film, television and theatre actress. She was born on February 19,1987 in Ljubljana, Slovenia (at that time part of Yugoslavia). She is half Slovenian and half Serbian.
Vesna finished her acting studies from Academy of Theatre, Radio, Film and Television - AGRFT in Slovenia in 2015. She then won a scholarship to study acting in Russia and was accepted into one of their top theatre schools - The Russian Institute of Theatre Arts - GITIS in Moscow. She earned her MA degree in acting and graduated with honors in 2017.
Vesna is best known for her roles in popular Slovenian TV series such as "Reka Ljubezni" (2018-2019), "Truplo" (2018-2019) and "LP, Lena" (2018-2020). She has also performed in numerous Slovenian films and theatre productions, including theatre performance "The Little Match Girl" (Mini Theatre, Slovenia) for which she won a best actress award at 32nd International Theatrical Festival "Valise" in Poland (2019).
Vesna has always had a passion to travel and study foreign languages. While living and studying in Moscow, she learned to speak Russian fluently. She is also fluent in English and Serbian and speaks intermediate Spanish. Her native language is Slovenian. Since 2022 she's been living and working in Madrid.- Jure Henigman was born on 22 January 1985 in Ljubljana, Slovenia, Yugoslavia. He is an actor, known for A Trip (2011), Zbudi me (2022) and Izgubljeni sin.
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Danijel Hocevar was born on 7 May 1965 in Ljubljana, Slovenia. He is a producer and production manager, known for Rusevine (2004), Spare Parts (2003) and Going Our Way (2010).- Irena Prosen was born on 15 December 1936 in Ljubljana, Slovenia, Yugoslavia. She is an actress, known for Operacija Ticijan (1963), Sword of Damascus (1964) and The Old Testament (1963).
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Ales Valic was born on 6 April 1955 in Ljubljana, Slovenia, Yugoslavia. He is an actor, known for No Man's Land (2001), A Breath of Air (1983) and Reka ljubezni (2017).