Zlatko Topčić

Bosnian writer and screenwriter

Zlatko Topčić - Bosnian writer and screenwriter
Born

April 30th, 1955
69 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Bosnia and Herzegovina

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Born in Bosnia in 1955, this writer and screenwriter contributed to literature and film through various works. Early writings focused on social themes reflective of the regional context. Several plays have been staged in prominent theatres, and the screenplays have been adapted into impactful film productions. The collaborations with noted directors have enhanced the cinematic representation of complex narratives rooted in the cultural landscape.

Authored plays performed in major theatres

Wrote screenplays adapted into films

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