Renowned director and screenwriter Đorđe Kadijević dies at 94

Đorđe Kadijević, a celebrated Serbian film and television director, screenwriter, art historian, and art critic, died in Belgrade on July 10 at the age of 94. His passing was announced by the Yugoslav Kinoteka, a national film archive.

Kadijević, born in Šibenik on January 6, 1933, was a prominent figure in Yugoslav cinema, with a portion of his work associated with the influential "black wave" movement. His most recognized achievements include the films "Leptirica" (The Butterfly) and "Sveto mesto" (The Holy Place), as well as the television series "Vuk Karadžić." The latter earned him the Grand Prix d'Europe at a festival in Rome.

In tribute to his significant contributions to the seventh art, the Yugoslav Kinoteka plans to screen a retrospective of Kadijević's films in September. He will also be posthumously awarded the Kinoteka's highest accolade, the Golden Seal, recognizing his exceptional impact on filmmaking.