Branko Ćelović
Directing
Biography
Branko Ćelović was born in Užice in 1924, where he also finished high school. He studied at the Faculty of Architecture in Belgrade. During his studies, he opted for film, first making short feature films and experimenting with satire and comedies. A significant part of his creativity is embedded in documentary films.
Known For
Tragicomic story about a former boxing champion, unbeaten in the ring, but beaten by alcohol.
Boxers Go to Heaven
Short film.
Chimney Sweeper
Short documentary written by Branko Ćelović, along with the famous Serbian poet Matija Bećković.
Gold
Short documentary.
Forgotten March
Short feature film shot in 1950 and directed by Branko Ćelović. It is an adaptation of the theater play of the same name by Branislav Nušić. In the film, the famous Serbian actor Mija Aleksić appears in his debut role as the scribe.
The Fly
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Comrade Oskar's Twelve Children
A satirical documentary examining the reach of bureaucracy through the everyday authority of the rubber stamp. Directed by Branko Ćelović, the film presents a mock historical survey of the stamp, tracing its supposed evolution from a pre-bureaucratic past to its omnipresence in modern administration. Through rapid montage, official seals are shown authorizing everything from marriages to food inspection, exposing how bureaucratic approval permeates daily life.
The Rubber Stamp
Short documentary.
National Hero
Short documentary.
Summer Vacation
Short documentary.
Person Number...
Short documentary.
A Rifle Goes to Town
Short film.