Srdjan Karanovic

• Born: Nov 17, 1945
• Occupation: Director, Writer
• Active: '70s-'80s, 2000s
• Major Genres: Drama, Comedy
• Career Highlights: Miris Poljskog Cveca, Nesto Izmedju, Petrijin Venac
• First Major Screen Credit: Bravo Maestro (1978)

Biography

Srdjan Karanovic began his career as a director of short films and television programs. In cinema, Karanovic is a prominent member of the "Prague School" of Yugoslav filmmakers; he graduated from the Czech city's prestigious film school FAMU (in Karanovic's case, in the class of 1970). His best-known films include Miris Poljskog Cveca/The Scent of Wild Flowers (1977), Petrijin Venac/Petrija's Wreath (1980), and Jagode u Griu/A Throatful of Strawberries (1985). Also a screenwriter, Karanovic often collaborates with filmmaker Rajko Grlic. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide