Zlatko Topčić
Bosnian writer and screenwriter
Born
April 30th, 1955
70 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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