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{{Short description|Serbian actor, director, academic, writer and politician}} |
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'''Branislav Lečić''' ({{lang-sr- |
'''Branislav Lečić''' ({{lang-sr-Cyrl|Бранислав Лечић}}; born 25 August 1955) is a Serbian actor, director, academic, writer, politician. Known for his versatile portrayals of emotionally vulnerable characters with strong senses of moral justice,<ref>{{cite web |title=Branislav Lečić |url=https://www.biografija.org/film/branislav-lecic/ |website=biografija.org|date=12 December 2017 }}</ref> Lečić rose to prominence for his role as the rebellious Crni in twelve-episode mini-series ''[[:sh:Sivi dom|Sivi dom]]'' (1986). |
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Since his initial rise to fame, he has established himself as one of the most prolific Serbian actors of all time. |
Since his initial rise to fame, he has established himself as one of the most prolific Serbian actors of all time.{{citation needed|date=November 2021}} He is further known for his role as [[Royal Yugoslav Army|Royal Army officer]] Radekić in ''[[Silent Gunpowder]]'' (1990), poet [[Aleksa Šantić]] in biopic television film ''[[:bs:Moj brat Aleksa|Moj brat Aleksa]]'' (1991), literature professor Teodor Kraj in ''[[The Professional (2003 film)|The Professional]]'' (2003) and eccentric captain Tasić in ''[[St. George Shoots the Dragon]]'' (2008). For his role in ''Silent Gunpowder'', Lečić was awarded a [[Golden Arena for Best Actor]] and the Silver St. George Award for Best Actor at the [[17th Moscow International Film Festival]]. His other notable starring film credits include ''[[My Uncle's Legacy]]'' (1988), ''[[Charuga (film)|Charuga]]'' (1991) and ''[[Labyrinth (2002 film)|Labyrinth]]'' (2002). |
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Lečić has also done extensive stage work, winning many accolades and critical acclaim. |
Lečić has also done extensive stage work, winning many accolades and critical acclaim.{{citation needed|date=May 2021}} He has been employed in the [[Yugoslav Drama Theatre]] ensemble as a drama champion, in which he achieved roles as [[Uncle Vanya]] and [[Hamlet (character)|Hamlet]].<ref name="Hamlet">{{cite web |title=BESPLATNA PREDSTAVA: Branislav Lečić režira Hamleta |url=https://www.kurir.rs/zabava/pop-kultura/2871727/besplatna-predstava-branislav-lecic-rezira-hamleta |website=kurir.rs |date=29 June 2017}}</ref> He also directs plays at his own LekArt Theatre and teaches [[diction]] and acting at the [[Faculty of Dramatic Arts, University of Arts in Belgrade|Faculty of Dramatic Arts]] in Belgrade. |
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Politically active, he served as the [[Ministry of Culture and Information (Serbia)|Minister of Culture and Media]] from 2001 to 2004. |
Politically active, he served as the [[Ministry of Culture and Information (Serbia)|Minister of Culture and Media]] from 2001 to 2004. |
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==Acting career== |
==Acting career== |
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[[File:Branislav Lecic 2010.jpg|thumb|250px|right|Lečić speaking at the [[Democratic Party (Serbia)|Democratic Party]] (DS) convention in December 2010.]] |
[[File:Branislav Lecic 2010.jpg|thumb|250px|right|Lečić speaking at the [[Democratic Party (Serbia)|Democratic Party]] (DS) convention in December 2010.]] |
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He graduated from the Faculty of Dramatic Arts of the University of Belgrade as an actor in 1978. He made his lead role as the rebel Vanya in 1977's ''Specijalno vaspitanje''. His portrayal was praised by critics, including Slaven Ivanović, Gavrilo Milivojević, Savo Milosavljević, Dragan Bajetić and Goran Jovanović,<ref> |
He graduated from the Faculty of Dramatic Arts of the University of Belgrade as an actor in 1978. He made his lead role as the rebel Vanya in 1977's ''Specijalno vaspitanje''. His portrayal was praised by critics, including Slaven Ivanović, Gavrilo Milivojević, Savo Milosavljević, Dragan Bajetić and Goran Jovanović,<ref>{{cite web |title=Branislav Lečić biografija |url=https://sinemanija.com/glumac-branislav-lecic-biografija/ |website=sinemanija.com |date=2 November 2015}}</ref><ref>[https://www.ekskluziva.ba/kao-grom-iz-vedra-neba-branislav-lecic-i-nina-radulovic-se-posvadali-zbog-atine-ferari/130219 KAO GROM IZ VEDRA NEBA: Branislav Lečić i Nina Radulović se posvađali zbog Atine Ferari?]</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Branislav Lečić predao kandidaturu za predsednika DS |url=https://rs.n1info.com/vesti/a390836-branislav-lecic-predao-kandidaturu-za-predsednika-ds/ |website=rs.n1info.com |publisher=N1 |date=25 May 2018}}</ref> the latter expressing concern that Lečić would be typecast as a young and liberal rebel. Supporting roles in ''Hajduk'' (1980) and ''Dečko koji obećava'' (1981), with the lead role in ''Direktan prenos'' (1982) showed Lečić's emotional and acting range in a mature, sensible light.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.pulafilmfestival.hr/hr/index.php?p=list&group=47 |title=Golden Arena is the Croatian equivalent of the Academy Award for Best Actress - London Critics Speak |access-date=2019-07-08 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100710161217/http://www.pulafilmfestival.hr/hr/index.php?p=list&group=47 |archive-date=2010-07-10 |url-status=dead }}</ref> |
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and ''Dečko koji obećava'' (1981), with the lead role in ''Direktan prenos'' (1982) showed Lečić's emotional and acting range in a mature, sensible light.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.pulafilmfestival.hr/hr/index.php?p=list&group=47 |title=Golden Arena is the Croatian equivalent of the Academy Award for Best Actress - London Critics Speak |access-date=2019-07-08 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100710161217/http://www.pulafilmfestival.hr/hr/index.php?p=list&group=47 |archive-date=2010-07-10 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>[https://www.tportal.hr/kultura/clanak/stanislav-kovacic-predstavio-glazbenu-pricu-u-formi-punk-cabaret-kazalista-foto-20200121]</ref> |
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The zenith of his understanding the everyman's delinquent came with the iconic role of Crni in ''[[:sr:Sivi dom|Sivi dom]]''. Starring with acting titans [[Bata Živojinović]] and [[Dragan Nikolić]], Lečić became a household name<ref>[https://www.24sata.hr/show/sivi-dom-posjecivali-popravni-dom-da-bi-pripremili-snimanje-568960 'Sivi dom': Posjećivali popravni dom da bi pripremili snimanje]</ref><ref> |
The zenith of his understanding the everyman's delinquent came with the iconic role of Crni in ''[[:sr:Sivi dom|Sivi dom]]''. Starring with acting titans [[Bata Živojinović]] and [[Dragan Nikolić]], Lečić became a household name<ref>[https://www.24sata.hr/show/sivi-dom-posjecivali-popravni-dom-da-bi-pripremili-snimanje-568960 'Sivi dom': Posjećivali popravni dom da bi pripremili snimanje]</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Sivi dom |date=24 January 2014 |url=http://www.leksikon-yu-mitologije.net/sivi-dom/ |publisher=Leksikon YU mitologije}}</ref> and the role is now considered legendary in the Balkans.<ref>[https://www.vecernji.hr/showbiz/sivi-dom-kultna-serija-ponovno-na-televiziji-1240411 Sivi dom legenda, Sivi dom - kultna serija ponovno na televiziji (in Croatian)]</ref> |
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After starring in the series and the film ''[[My Uncle's Legacy]]'' alongside [[Fabijan Šovagović|Fabijan]] and [[Filip Šovagović]], he then rose to continental fame as Royal Army officer Rade Radekić in ''[[Silent Gunpowder]]'', winning him the [[Golden Arena for Best Actor]] and the Silver St. George Award for Best Actor at the [[17th Moscow International Film Festival]]. In 1991, he also played poet [[Aleksa Šantić]] in biographical television drama ''[[:bs:Moj brat Aleksa|Moj brat Aleksa]]'' (1991), showing a great sense of empathy for the [[ |
After starring in the series and the film ''[[My Uncle's Legacy]]'' alongside [[Fabijan Šovagović|Fabijan]] and [[Filip Šovagović]], he then rose to continental fame as Royal Army officer Rade Radekić in ''[[Silent Gunpowder]]'', winning him the [[Golden Arena for Best Actor]] and the Silver St. George Award for Best Actor at the [[17th Moscow International Film Festival]]. In 1991, he also played poet [[Aleksa Šantić]] in biographical television drama ''[[:bs:Moj brat Aleksa|Moj brat Aleksa]]'' (1991), showing a great sense of empathy for the [[romanticism]] movement in Europe and later in Bosnia. |
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In 2002, he starred in ''[[Labyrinth (2002 film)|Labyrinth]]'', which gained him an Apollo Award at the Novi Sad Culture and Theatre Festival for Outstanding Achievement in a Motion Picture.<ref> |
In 2002, he starred in ''[[Labyrinth (2002 film)|Labyrinth]]'', which gained him an Apollo Award at the Novi Sad Culture and Theatre Festival for Outstanding Achievement in a Motion Picture.<ref>{{cite web |title=Branislav Lečić - biografija |url=https://www.sveopoznatima.com/branislav-lecic-biografija/ |website=sveopoznatima.com}}</ref> In 2003, he amassed a leading role as Serbian-language and literature professor Teodor "Teda" Kraj in ''[[The Professional (2003 film)|The Professional]]'' (2003), which gained universal critical plaudits, including praise from Jasmina Ahmetagić and Muharem Pervić.{{citation needed|date=May 2021}} He also portrayed captain Tasić in ''[[St. George Shoots the Dragon]]'' (2008), starring with [[Lazar Ristovski]], [[Zoran Cvijanović]] and [[Bora Todorović]]. |
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Lečić appears in [[Boris Malagurski]]'s documentary film ''[[The Weight of Chains]]'' (2011). Lečić has also recited poets, narrated audiobooks and recorded [[radio drama|dramas]] for radio.<ref> |
Lečić appears in [[Boris Malagurski]]'s documentary film ''[[The Weight of Chains]]'' (2011). Lečić has also recited poets, narrated audiobooks and recorded [[radio drama|dramas]] for radio.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Vukadinović |first1=Srdjan |title=Teatarski Pohod Branislava Lečića |url=http://www.srdjanvukadinovic.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Branislav-Lecic-brosura.pdf |website=srdjanvukadinovic.com |date=2012}}</ref> He has also provided voice-work for numerous Serbian-language dubs for animated feature films, including Anger in ''[[Inside Out (2015 film)|Inside Out]]'' and [[Spider-Man Noir]] in ''[[Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse]]''.{{citation needed|date=November 2021}} |
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Lečić also provided his vocals and dramatic interpretation for ''Bubamara'', a Serbian-language ballad recorded with Montenegrin singer-songwriter [[Knez (singer)|Knez]]. |
Lečić also provided his vocals and dramatic interpretation for ''Bubamara'', a Serbian-language ballad recorded with Montenegrin singer-songwriter [[Knez (singer)|Knez]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Kako je nastala pesma "Bubamara", duet Kneza i Leke |url=https://www.antrfile.com/kako-je-nastala-pesma-bubamara-duet-kneza-i-leke/ |website=antrfile.com |date=11 February 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Pribak |first1=Nenad |title=Knez snimio englesku i francusku verziju |url=http://www.evropesma.org/2015/04/knez-snimio-englesku-i-francusku-verziju/ |website=evropesma.org |date=30 April 2015}}</ref> |
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He has been very successful in theater, where he received several awards. Lečić one of the founders of several of the most important theater groups that influenced theater of the former [[Yugoslavia]]. As a drama champion in both the Belgrade National Theatre and the Yugoslav Drama Theatre, he has performed in the [[Atelje 212]] Theatre, the [[Croatian National Theatre in Split]] and the [[Rector's Palace in Dubrovnik]] in a wide spectre of comedic and dramatic roles. |
He has been very successful in theater, where he received several awards. Lečić one of the founders of several of the most important theater groups that influenced theater of the former [[Yugoslavia]]. As a drama champion in both the Belgrade National Theatre and the Yugoslav Drama Theatre, he has performed in the [[Atelje 212]] Theatre, the [[Croatian National Theatre in Split]] and the [[Rector's Palace in Dubrovnik]] in a wide spectre of comedic and dramatic roles. |
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==Politics and humanitarianism== |
==Politics and humanitarianism== |
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Besides acting, he also took part in political life, being the leader of "Plišana revolucija" (Plush Revolution), during the reign of [[Slobodan Milošević]]. After the victory of the [[Democratic Opposition of Serbia|DOS]] in the 2000 presidential elections, he was named the Minister of culture in the government of the late [[Zoran Đinđić]]. After [[Čedomir Jovanović]] left [[Democratic Party (Serbia)]], Lečić followed, and became one of the founders of [[Liberal Democratic Party (Serbia 2005)|LDP]]. Soon afterwards, he left LDP, and founded the "Moja Srbija" ([[My Serbia]]) Movement, taking part in Serbian elections in 2008. In early 2010 he and his party merged into the [[Christian Democratic Party of Serbia]]. After the death of its founder and long-term leader [[Vladan Batić]] due to prolonged and progressive cancerous illness, Lecic was elected DHSS party president. |
Besides acting, he also took part in political life, being the leader of "Plišana revolucija" (Plush Revolution), during the reign of [[Slobodan Milošević]]. After the victory of the [[Democratic Opposition of Serbia|DOS]] in the 2000 presidential elections, he was named the Minister of culture in the government of the late [[Zoran Đinđić]]. After [[Čedomir Jovanović]] left [[Democratic Party (Serbia)]], Lečić followed, and became one of the founders of [[Liberal Democratic Party (Serbia 2005)|LDP]]. Soon afterwards, he left LDP, and founded the "Moja Srbija" ([[My Serbia]]) Movement, taking part in Serbian elections in 2008. In early 2010 he and his party merged into the [[Christian Democratic Party of Serbia]]. After the death of its founder and long-term leader [[Vladan Batić]] due to prolonged and progressive cancerous illness, Lecic was elected DHSS party president. |
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An active and liberal humanitarian, |
An active and liberal humanitarian, he has worked with various charities, including with colleague and friend [[Marko Živić]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Humanitarci Nina i Branislav Lecic |url=https://www.poznati.info/humanitarci-nina-i-branislav-lecic-marko-zivic-i-nikolija/ |website=poznati.info}}</ref> |
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==Personal life== |
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He has a son Ivan and daughter Ana from his first marriage to Ivana Vujadinovic, older sister of [[Miss Yugoslavia#Miss Serbia and Montenegro|Bojana Vujadinovic]]. Later he was married to [[Nina Radulović]], a television presenter with whom he has a son named Lav. They separated in 2016 and officially divorced in 2017.{{citation needed|date=May 2021}} |
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== Rape accusation == |
== Rape accusation == |
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On 22 March 2021, it was revealed that |
On 22 March 2021, it was revealed that actress [[Danijela Štajnfeld]] accused Lečić of raping her in 2012,<ref>{{Cite web|title=Glumica optužila Lečića za silovanje, on negira|url=https://www.slobodnaevropa.org/a/31163614.html|access-date=2021-03-22|website=Radio Slobodna Evropa|language=sh}}</ref> while on the same day an audio recording of their phone call was leaked to the public of what appears to be a conversation between Lečić and Štajnfeld about the alleged rape.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Insajder|title=Ekskluzivno: Snimak razgovora glumice Danijele Štajnfeld i Branislava Lečića koji je dostavljen tužilaštvu (AUDIO)|url=https://insajder.net/sr/sajt/tema/23269/Ekskluzivno-Snimak-razgovora-glumice-Danijele-%C5%A0tajnfeld-i-Branislava-Le%C4%8Di%C4%87a-koji-je-dostavljen-tu%C5%BEila%C5%A1tvu-(AUDIO).htm|access-date=2021-03-22|website=Insajder|language=sr}}</ref> On 13 July 2021, the Public Prosecutor's Office dismissed Štajnfeld's criminal report.<ref>{{cite news |title=Odbačena prijava Štajnfeld protiv Lečića |url=https://rs.n1info.com/vesti/tuzilastvo-odbacilo-prijavu-stajnfeld-protiv-lecica/ |access-date=13 July 2021 |work=n1info.com |publisher=nova.rs |date=13 July 2021 |language=Serbian}}</ref> |
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==Selected filmography== |
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===Film=== |
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He has two children from a first marriage, and is currently married to Nina Radulović-Lečić, a television presenter, with whom he has a son with.<ref name="Moscow1991">{{cite web|url=http://www.moscowfilmfestival.ru/miff34/eng/archives/?year=1991 |title=17th Moscow International Film Festival (1991) |access-date=2013-03-04 |work=MIFF |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140403102003/http://www.moscowfilmfestival.ru/miff34/eng/archives/?year=1991 |archive-date=2014-04-03 }}</ref> |
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|1978 |
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|''Hajduk'' |
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|Kapetan Topolac |
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|1987 |
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|''[[Oktoberfest (1987 film)|Oktoberfest]]'' |
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|Lepi |
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|1988 |
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|''[[Život sa stricem]]'' |
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|Vinko Maglica |
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|1989 |
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|''[[Battle of Kosovo (film)|Battle of Kosovo]] |
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|[[Bayezid I|Bayezid]] |
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|1990 |
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|''[[Silent Gunpowder]]'' |
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|Milos Radekic |
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|1991 |
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|''[[Čaruga (film)|Čaruga]]'' |
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|Crveni Bozo |
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|1993 |
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|''[[Three Tickets to Hollywood]]'' |
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|1995 |
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|''[[Underground (1995 film)|Underground]]'' |
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|Mustafa |
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|2002 |
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|''[[Labyrinth (2002 film)|Lavirint]]'' |
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|Milan Aksentijevic |
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|2003 |
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|''[[The Professional (2003 film)|The Professional]]'' |
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|Teodor Teja Kraj |
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|2008 |
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|''[[St. George Shoots the Dragon]]'' |
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|Kapetan Tasić |
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===Television=== |
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==Filmography (selection)== |
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* ''Specijalno vaspitanje'' (1977) |
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* ''Hajduk'' (1980) |
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* ''Dečko koji obećava'' (1981) |
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* ''Direktan prenos'' (1982) |
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* ''Igmanski marš'' (1983) |
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* ''Sivi dom'' (1984) |
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* ''Tombola'' (1985) |
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|1985 |
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* ''Crna Marija'' (1986) |
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|''Price iz fabrike'' |
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* ''[[Oktoberfest (1987 film)|Oktoberfest]]'' (1987) |
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|Ivan Djakovic |
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* ''[[Život sa stricem]] (1988) |
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* ''Boj na Kosovu'' (1989) |
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* ''Seobe'' (1989) |
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|1986 |
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* ''[[Gluvi barut]]'' (1990) |
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|''Sivi dom'' |
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* ''[[Čaruga (film)|Čaruga]]'' (1991) |
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|Crni |
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* ''Moj brat Aleksa'' (1991) |
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|7 episodes |
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* ''Holivud ili propast'' (1991) |
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* ''Bulevar revolucije'' (1992) |
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|1987 |
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* ''[[Tri karte za Holivud]]'' (1993) |
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|''[[Vuk Karadžić (TV series)|Vuk Karadžić]]'' |
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* ''Rođen kao ratnik'' (1994) |
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|Hajduk Veljko |
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* ''Ni na nebu ni na zemlji'' (1994) |
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|4 episodes |
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* ''[[Underground (1995 film)|Podzemlje]]'' (1995) |
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* ''Balkanska pravila'' (1997) |
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|1998–2005 |
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* ''Tajna porodičnog blaga'' (2000) |
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|''Porodicno blago'' |
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* ''[[Labyrinth (2002 film)|Lavirint]]'' (2002) |
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|Ljubomir Starcevic - Ljuba Ris |
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* ''[[The Professional (2003 film)|Profesionalac]]'' (2003) |
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* ''Šejtanov ratnik'' (2006) |
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* ''Na lepom plavom Dunavu'' (2008) |
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|2007–2008 |
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* ''[[St. George Shoots the Dragon|Sveti Georgije ubiva aždahu]]'' (2008) |
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|''[[Vratiće se rode]]'' |
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|Pera |
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|2013–2015 |
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|''Zvezdara'' |
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|Stole 'Stenli' |
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|2018–2019 |
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|''Pogrešan čovjek'' |
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|Dimitrije Crnkovic |
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|2021 |
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|''Alexander of Yugoslavia'' |
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|[[Nikola Pašić]] |
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===Serbian dubs=== |
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|''[[Kung Fu Panda]]'' |
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Revision as of 19:30, 5 March 2024
Branislav Lečić | |
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Бранислав Лечић | |
![]() Lečić in 2020 | |
Minister of Culture and Media | |
In office 25 January 2001 – 3 March 2004 | |
Preceded by | Milan Komnenić |
Succeeded by | Dragan Kojadinović |
Personal details | |
Born | Šabac, PR Serbia, FPR Yugoslavia | 25 August 1955
Political party | Democrats of Serbia (2021) DS (1991–2005; 2014–2020) LDP (2005–2008) My Serbia (2008–2010) DHSS (2010–2014) |
Spouse | Nina Radulović (m. 2010–17) |
Children | Ivan, Ana and Lav |
Education | Faculty of Dramatic Arts |
Alma mater | University of Arts in Belgrade |
Occupation | Actor, politician |
Branislav Lečić (Serbian Cyrillic: Бранислав Лечић; born 25 August 1955) is a Serbian actor, director, academic, writer, politician. Known for his versatile portrayals of emotionally vulnerable characters with strong senses of moral justice,[1] Lečić rose to prominence for his role as the rebellious Crni in twelve-episode mini-series Sivi dom (1986).
Since his initial rise to fame, he has established himself as one of the most prolific Serbian actors of all time.[citation needed] He is further known for his role as Royal Army officer Radekić in Silent Gunpowder (1990), poet Aleksa Šantić in biopic television film Moj brat Aleksa (1991), literature professor Teodor Kraj in The Professional (2003) and eccentric captain Tasić in St. George Shoots the Dragon (2008). For his role in Silent Gunpowder, Lečić was awarded a Golden Arena for Best Actor and the Silver St. George Award for Best Actor at the 17th Moscow International Film Festival. His other notable starring film credits include My Uncle's Legacy (1988), Charuga (1991) and Labyrinth (2002).
Lečić has also done extensive stage work, winning many accolades and critical acclaim.[citation needed] He has been employed in the Yugoslav Drama Theatre ensemble as a drama champion, in which he achieved roles as Uncle Vanya and Hamlet.[2] He also directs plays at his own LekArt Theatre and teaches diction and acting at the Faculty of Dramatic Arts in Belgrade.
Politically active, he served as the Minister of Culture and Media from 2001 to 2004.
Acting career
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He graduated from the Faculty of Dramatic Arts of the University of Belgrade as an actor in 1978. He made his lead role as the rebel Vanya in 1977's Specijalno vaspitanje. His portrayal was praised by critics, including Slaven Ivanović, Gavrilo Milivojević, Savo Milosavljević, Dragan Bajetić and Goran Jovanović,[3][4][5] the latter expressing concern that Lečić would be typecast as a young and liberal rebel. Supporting roles in Hajduk (1980) and Dečko koji obećava (1981), with the lead role in Direktan prenos (1982) showed Lečić's emotional and acting range in a mature, sensible light.[6]
The zenith of his understanding the everyman's delinquent came with the iconic role of Crni in Sivi dom. Starring with acting titans Bata Živojinović and Dragan Nikolić, Lečić became a household name[7][8] and the role is now considered legendary in the Balkans.[9]
After starring in the series and the film My Uncle's Legacy alongside Fabijan and Filip Šovagović, he then rose to continental fame as Royal Army officer Rade Radekić in Silent Gunpowder, winning him the Golden Arena for Best Actor and the Silver St. George Award for Best Actor at the 17th Moscow International Film Festival. In 1991, he also played poet Aleksa Šantić in biographical television drama Moj brat Aleksa (1991), showing a great sense of empathy for the romanticism movement in Europe and later in Bosnia.
In 2002, he starred in Labyrinth, which gained him an Apollo Award at the Novi Sad Culture and Theatre Festival for Outstanding Achievement in a Motion Picture.[10] In 2003, he amassed a leading role as Serbian-language and literature professor Teodor "Teda" Kraj in The Professional (2003), which gained universal critical plaudits, including praise from Jasmina Ahmetagić and Muharem Pervić.[citation needed] He also portrayed captain Tasić in St. George Shoots the Dragon (2008), starring with Lazar Ristovski, Zoran Cvijanović and Bora Todorović.
Lečić appears in Boris Malagurski's documentary film The Weight of Chains (2011). Lečić has also recited poets, narrated audiobooks and recorded dramas for radio.[11] He has also provided voice-work for numerous Serbian-language dubs for animated feature films, including Anger in Inside Out and Spider-Man Noir in Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.[citation needed]
Lečić also provided his vocals and dramatic interpretation for Bubamara, a Serbian-language ballad recorded with Montenegrin singer-songwriter Knez.[12][13]
He has been very successful in theater, where he received several awards. Lečić one of the founders of several of the most important theater groups that influenced theater of the former Yugoslavia. As a drama champion in both the Belgrade National Theatre and the Yugoslav Drama Theatre, he has performed in the Atelje 212 Theatre, the Croatian National Theatre in Split and the Rector's Palace in Dubrovnik in a wide spectre of comedic and dramatic roles.
Politics and humanitarianism
Besides acting, he also took part in political life, being the leader of "Plišana revolucija" (Plush Revolution), during the reign of Slobodan Milošević. After the victory of the DOS in the 2000 presidential elections, he was named the Minister of culture in the government of the late Zoran Đinđić. After Čedomir Jovanović left Democratic Party (Serbia), Lečić followed, and became one of the founders of LDP. Soon afterwards, he left LDP, and founded the "Moja Srbija" (My Serbia) Movement, taking part in Serbian elections in 2008. In early 2010 he and his party merged into the Christian Democratic Party of Serbia. After the death of its founder and long-term leader Vladan Batić due to prolonged and progressive cancerous illness, Lecic was elected DHSS party president.
An active and liberal humanitarian, he has worked with various charities, including with colleague and friend Marko Živić.[14]
Personal life
He has a son Ivan and daughter Ana from his first marriage to Ivana Vujadinovic, older sister of Bojana Vujadinovic. Later he was married to Nina Radulović, a television presenter with whom he has a son named Lav. They separated in 2016 and officially divorced in 2017.[citation needed]
Rape accusation
On 22 March 2021, it was revealed that actress Danijela Štajnfeld accused Lečić of raping her in 2012,[15] while on the same day an audio recording of their phone call was leaked to the public of what appears to be a conversation between Lečić and Štajnfeld about the alleged rape.[16] On 13 July 2021, the Public Prosecutor's Office dismissed Štajnfeld's criminal report.[17]
Selected filmography
Film
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1978 | Hajduk | Kapetan Topolac | |
1987 | Oktoberfest | Lepi | |
1988 | Život sa stricem | Vinko Maglica | |
1989 | Battle of Kosovo | Bayezid | |
1990 | Silent Gunpowder | Milos Radekic | |
1991 | Čaruga | Crveni Bozo | |
1993 | Three Tickets to Hollywood | Gavrilo | |
1995 | Underground | Mustafa | |
2002 | Lavirint | Milan Aksentijevic | |
2003 | The Professional | Teodor Teja Kraj | |
2008 | St. George Shoots the Dragon | Kapetan Tasić |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
1985 | Price iz fabrike | Ivan Djakovic | |
1986 | Sivi dom | Crni | 7 episodes |
1987 | Vuk Karadžić | Hajduk Veljko | 4 episodes |
1998–2005 | Porodicno blago | Ljubomir Starcevic - Ljuba Ris | |
2007–2008 | Vratiće se rode | Pera | |
2013–2015 | Zvezdara | Stole 'Stenli' | |
2018–2019 | Pogrešan čovjek | Dimitrije Crnkovic | |
2021 | Alexander of Yugoslavia | Nikola Pašić |
Serbian dubs
Year | Film | Role |
---|---|---|
2002 | Aladdin and the King of Thieves | Saluk |
2003 | Monsters, Inc. | Henry J. Waternoose |
2003 | Finding Nemo | Chum |
2004 | The Lady and the Tramp | Jim Dear |
2005 | Home on the Range | Larry the Duck |
2007 | Surf's Up | Reggie Belafonte |
2007 | The Simpsons Movie | Ned Flanders Barney Gumble Dr. Julius Hibbert |
2008 | Kung Fu Panda | Tai Lung |
2009 | Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs | Buck |
2013 | Despicable Me 2 | Eduardo "El Macho" Perez |
2015 | Inside Out | Anger |
2016 | Ice Age: Collision Course | Buck |
2018 | Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse | Spider-Man Noir |
See also
References
- ^ "Branislav Lečić". biografija.org. 12 December 2017.
- ^ "BESPLATNA PREDSTAVA: Branislav Lečić režira Hamleta". kurir.rs. 29 June 2017.
- ^ "Branislav Lečić biografija". sinemanija.com. 2 November 2015.
- ^ KAO GROM IZ VEDRA NEBA: Branislav Lečić i Nina Radulović se posvađali zbog Atine Ferari?
- ^ "Branislav Lečić predao kandidaturu za predsednika DS". rs.n1info.com. N1. 25 May 2018.
- ^ "Golden Arena is the Croatian equivalent of the Academy Award for Best Actress - London Critics Speak". Archived from the original on 2010-07-10. Retrieved 2019-07-08.
- ^ 'Sivi dom': Posjećivali popravni dom da bi pripremili snimanje
- ^ "Sivi dom". Leksikon YU mitologije. 24 January 2014.
- ^ Sivi dom legenda, Sivi dom - kultna serija ponovno na televiziji (in Croatian)
- ^ "Branislav Lečić - biografija". sveopoznatima.com.
- ^ Vukadinović, Srdjan (2012). "Teatarski Pohod Branislava Lečića" (PDF). srdjanvukadinovic.com.
- ^ "Kako je nastala pesma "Bubamara", duet Kneza i Leke". antrfile.com. 11 February 2018.
- ^ Pribak, Nenad (30 April 2015). "Knez snimio englesku i francusku verziju". evropesma.org.
- ^ "Humanitarci Nina i Branislav Lecic". poznati.info.
- ^ "Glumica optužila Lečića za silovanje, on negira". Radio Slobodna Evropa (in Serbo-Croatian). Retrieved 2021-03-22.
- ^ Insajder. "Ekskluzivno: Snimak razgovora glumice Danijele Štajnfeld i Branislava Lečića koji je dostavljen tužilaštvu (AUDIO)". Insajder (in Serbian). Retrieved 2021-03-22.
- ^ "Odbačena prijava Štajnfeld protiv Lečića". n1info.com (in Serbian). nova.rs. 13 July 2021. Retrieved 13 July 2021.
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