Branimir 'Tori' Janković

Branimir 'Tori' Janković

Actor · Director · Writer

Bare, Serbia, Yugoslavia
October 10, 1934

Biography

Branimir 'Tori' Janković was a Serbian film director, screenwriter, and actor, known for his contributions to Yugoslav cinema. He directed the film Krvava bajka (A Bloody Tale, 1969), which depicts the tragic events of World War II in the town of Kragujevac, where thousands of civilians were executed by German forces. Janković's work is noted for its poignant storytelling and historical significance, reflecting the turbulent history of the region.

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Representative Works

Pyramid of the Sun God
Pyramid of the Sun God
5.6
/ German
Mercenaries of the Rio Grande
Mercenaries of the Rio Grande
5.9
/ German
Stairs of Bravery
Stairs of Bravery
6.3
/ SH
Fourteenth Day
Fourteenth Day
6.5
/ SH
Mirko and Slavko
Mirko and Slavko
5.8
/ SH
The Stars Are the Eyes of Warriors
The Stars Are the Eyes of Warriors
6.5
/ SH
Šeki's Rolling, Watch Out!
Šeki's Rolling, Watch Out!
9.0
/ SH
Strange Girl
Strange Girl
7.8
/ SH
Little Man
Little Man
8.0
/ SH
Massacre at Noon
Massacre at Noon
5.6
/ SH
The Trek
The Trek
7.4
/ SH
Seduction by the Sea
Seduction by the Sea
5.7
/ German

Awards and Honors

Critical Favorites

Pyramid of the Sun God
1965Nominee

Best Performance

Pyramid of the Sun God

Mercenaries of the Rio Grande
1965Nominee

Best Performance

Mercenaries of the Rio Grande

Fourteenth Day
1960Nominee

Best Performance

Fourteenth Day

Career Highlights

Mirko and Slavko
1973Highlight

Best Writing

Mirko and Slavko

The Stars Are the Eyes of Warriors
1972Highlight

Best Director

The Stars Are the Eyes of Warriors

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