About Arsen Diklić
Lived 1922 – 1995 (aged 72). Arsen Diklić was a Yugoslav film director, screenwriter, poet and writer.
Arsen Diklić (14 November 1922 – 4 July 1995) was a poet, novelist and film director of Serbian descent.
Early life Arsen was born in Staro Selo, Lika-Senj County, a village near Otočac, (modern day Croatia). He was editor of Pionir (1946-1953), Borba (1952) and the founder of Zmaj (1954). He achieved relative success with his 1956 novel Salaš u malom ritu and received October Prize for his 1964 scenario March on the Drina.
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Who was Arsen Diklić?
Serbian poet, novelist and film director (1922-1995)
When was Arsen Diklić born?
Arsen Diklić was born on 14 November 1922 in Staro Selo.
When did Arsen Diklić die?
Arsen Diklić died on 4 July 1995 in Belgrade.
What was Arsen Diklić's occupation?
Arsen Diklić was a film director, screenwriter, poet and writer.
What nationality was Arsen Diklić?
Arsen Diklić was Yugoslav.
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