Branko Đurić Đuro at a concert with the band Bombaj Štampa (Sarajevo, 2011). Branko Đurić Đuro (born in 1962 in Sarajevo) is one of the most famous actors, directors and entertainers in the region. Đurić graduated from the Academy of Performing Arts in Sarajevo in 1988 and made his way to the public as the main character of the comedy series Top surrealist list. In addition to television and film, he is also known to a wider audience as a singer and guitarist of the Sarajevo rock group Bombay press. Today, he lives and works in Slovenia, and with frequent television and film appearances, he preserves the status of one of the most influential artistic figures from the former Yugoslavia.
- Personal information: Born on May 27, 1962 in Sarajevo (Bosnia and Herzegovina).
- Education: Graduated in scenography and acting at the Academy of Performing Arts in Sarajevo (1988).
- CAREER: He became popular in the series Top surrealist listHe then starred in numerous films and TV series (eg. A hanging home, Kuduz, no man’s land, In the land of blood and honey) ).
- Music: He was the frontman of the Sarajevo band Bombay press, who released several albums in the eighties, and reunited in 2008.
- Autobiography: He published the book “My Fifty” (2018), in which he describes anecdotes from his life and career.
- Family life: He is married to Slovenian actress and singer Tanja Ribič; They have a son Filip and daughters Zala and Ela.
Movie and television career
Đurić started his career in the mid-1980s through stand-ups and sketches in Top lists of surrealists, a humorous show that marked the pop culture of the time in Yugoslavia. Notable roles in films followed, and among the most prominent are:
- A hanging home (1988): Due to the hypnotic region in Emir Kusturica’s film.
- Kuduz (1989): A short but striking performance.
- no man’s land (2001): Danis Tanović’s war comedy, which won the Oscar for best foreign film; Đurić portrays the Bosnian soldier Čiki.
- In the land of blood and honey (2011): Angelina Jolie’s film, in which Đurić plays a Serbian soldier at the beginning of the war in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
In addition to films, Đurić also appeared in a number of television series. Except Top lists of surrealists, is known for his roles in regional sitcoms and drama series – for example, he played a doctor in a Slovenian comedy-documentary series Our little clinic (2004–2007), and appeared in Croatian television projects such as Five minutes of fame (Nova TV). In the mid-2010s, he also played in international series, for example in the hit Netflix’s crime drama Slow Horses (2022) and in a miniseries infamy (2023). In 2022, he appeared as the main character in the film Don’t touch my mom, which is one of the few Croatian titles in which it has the main role.
film contribution
Đurić often works behind the camera – he directed feature films and TV projects. The most famous is his director’s work cream and marmalade (Cheese and Jam, 2003), A satirical comedy about corruption in post-war BiH. That film was the most watched Slovenian cinema hit and brought him a golden carob for best director. In addition, Đurić created and produced popular TV series – for example, he was a screenwriter and creator of a satirical workshop Our little clinic, which had versions in Slovenia, Croatia and Serbia.
The main roles and author’s work on the screens contributed to Đurić gaining a reputation as a universal entertainer. He was nominated for a European Film Award for his role in no man’s country, and in 2006 he won the Golden Arena for the best supporting actor at the Pula Film Festival Bal-Can-Can (2005). His work in the region has been awarded several times, which is confirmed by the large number of performances on the red carpet and collaboration with international stars (e.g. he directed the film with Angelina Jolie).
music career
As a top showman, Đurić was always connected with music. He founded a band as a student Bombay press, where he was vocalist and guitarist. Bombay press released albums in the late 1980s and early 1990s, and in 2008 reunited for several successful concerts. In 2019, the group held a big concert at the Zenica Summer Fest, and with the new single “Čekić” they showed that they are still active on the scene.
Đurić often connects music and humor – for example, his bitter-sweet satirical hit is known Let’s go to the mountains, which was created from TV commercials for Jahorina and Bjelašnica ski resort in the early 1980s. In 1986, the song was used by Goran Bregović and Bijelo dugme on the album Spit and sing, my Yugoslavia, and the same tune was later used in the song “Get the Money” with Iggy Pop for the movie Arizona Dream. Bombay print nurtures a mixture of rock, funk and cabaret, and Đurić often emphasized that the band reflects the color of Sarajevo in the 80s.
Personal life and autobiography
Branko Đurić is of mixed ethnic origin (father Serb, mother Bosnian), but he always points out his identity as Bosnian. During the war in Bosnia and Herzegovina in 1992, he left Sarajevo and moved to Ljubljana, where he lives with his family. He is married to Tanja Ribič, a Slovenian actress and singer (they have been married since 2000), with whom he has three children – son Filip and daughters Zala and Ela. Đurić’s life story, along with numerous anecdotes and psychological thoughts, also describes in his autobiographical book my fifty (2018). In it, he speaks honestly about growing up, successes and crises, and many occasions in which both laughter and tears followed him through a rich career.
With his continuous work and dynamic approach, Branko Đurić Đuro remains a favorite figure of the audience in the entire region. To learn more about his new projects and upcoming performances, you can follow the news about the Sarajevo artist or visit his official website.
The conclusion: Branko Đurić’s career is rich and diverse – from hilarious sketches in Top lists of surrealists, through leading film roles and hit series, to a video on stage with a Bombay press. Đurić is an example of an artist who combines acting and musical talent with wit and courage to explore new media (film, TV, theater, book). His story is proof of how persistence and authenticity can build lasting fame. You can find more information about Branko Đurić in the mentioned sources, and at the same time watch his films or read an autobiography – certainly worthy of attention to every lover of regional culture.
