Branko Belan(1912-1986)
- Writer
- Director
- Actor
Movie career of Branko Belan began in late 1940s, after he had received
doctor's degree in law. He joined Jadran Film, newly formed movie
production company in Zagreb, where he began directing documentaries.
After few years he finally got chance to direct feature film. _Koncert_
is now considered to be the masterpiece and one of the best movies ever
made in former Yugoslavia. However, in its time, that movie was too
modernistic for contemporary critics, guided by ruling Communist
idelogy. Although Belan made some minor works later, that marked the
end of his movie career. Instead of making movies he began teaching on
Dramma Academy and writing movie and television critics. Branko Belan
was also known as very respected science-fiction writer.