Jasmila Žbanić

Jasmila Žbanić (Bosnian pronunciation: [jasmǐla ʒbǎːnitɕ]; born 19 December 1974) is a Bosnian film director, screenwriter and producer. She has received numerous accolades, including nominations for the Academy Award and two BAFTA Awards. Žbanić has also won the Golden Bear at the Berlin Film Festival and has been nominated for the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival.

Jasmila Žbanić
Žbanić in 2010
Born (1974-12-19) 19 December 1974
Sarajevo, SR Bosnia and Herzegovina, SFR Yugoslavia
Occupations
  • Film director
  • screenwriter
  • producer
Years active1998–present
SpouseDamir Ibrahimović
Children1

She is known for writing and directing the 2020 war drama film Quo Vadis, Aida?, which earned her nominations for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, the BAFTA Award for Best Film Not in the English Language and the BAFTA Award for Best Direction.

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