Retrospective of Pavle Vuisić films opens at Yugoslav Cinematheque

The Yugoslav Cinematheque is celebrating the legacy of the acclaimed actor Pavle Vuisić with a comprehensive film retrospective and an accompanying exhibition. Running from June 29 to July 15, the event honors Vuisić, a towering figure in Serbian and Yugoslav cinema who passed away in 1988.

The exhibition, which opened on June 29, delves into the multifaceted life and career of Vuisić, marking the centenary of his birth. Curated by Irina Kondić, the exhibition features photographs, quotes, selections of his poetry, favorite culinary recipes, and film excerpts. It aims to illuminate various aspects of Vuisić's artistic contributions and personal life.

Additionally, items from Vuisić's legacy, part of the Cinematheque's permanent collection, will be enhanced with materials presented to the public for the first time. These include awards and Orson Welles's famous sheepskin hat from the film "The Battle of Neretva" (1969).

The film cycle showcases a selection of Vuisić's most significant works, chronologically tracing his career. The program includes films from 1958 such as "Tri koraka u prazno" and "Pogon B" by Vojislav Nanović, and "Rafal u nebo" by Vojislav Bjenjaš. Later works featured are "Povratak otpisanih" (1976) by Aleksandar Đorđević, "Ko to tamo peva" (1980), and "Maratonci trče počasni krug" (1982) by Slobodan Šijan. The retrospective also includes films for which Vuisić received awards at festivals in Pula and Niš, such as "Događaj" (1969) by Vatroslav Mimica, "Hajka" (1977) by Živojin Pavlović, and "Beštije" (1977) by Živko Nikolić.