Zijah Sokolović - Actor Profile

Zijah Sokolović

Acting
Updated: Apr 19, 2026
33Total Films
9.0 Highest Rated
Born: Dec 22, 1950
Birth Place: Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina

About Zijah Sokolović

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Zijah Sokolović (born 1950, Sarajevo) is a Bosnian actor, writer and director who lives, acts and directs in Serbia, Bosnia, Croatia, Slovenia and Austria. Currently, he is a director of Theaterland in Salzburg, professor in Bruckner Konservatorium in Linz, artistic director of theater festival Dežela gledališča in Ljubljana and artistic project leader for Dramatic society, Dramatično društvo, but also directs plays in Zagreb. His famous monodrama “Glumac je... glumac... je glumac” has been played in twenty different countries around the world. Description above from the Wikipedia article Zijah Sokolović, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Zijah Sokolović Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Zijah Sokolović reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 33 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Zijah Sokolović's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 21% of Zijah Sokolović's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains The Abandoned, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Zijah Sokolović Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Zijah Sokolović's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Zijah Sokolović has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 The Pavilion Šumaher Hit Similar →
2017 The Migrumpies Herr Bilic Average Similar →
2011 Generation of 71 Major Hit Similar →
2011 Motel Nana Hazim Average Similar →
2010 Jasmina Stipe Hit Similar →
2010 The Abandoned Muamer Super Hit Similar →
2010 An Early Frost Dr. Vladimir Flop Similar →
2008 Obituary for Escobar Anđeo Hit Similar →
2006 The Melon Route Pauk Average Similar →
2005 The Father - Flop Similar →
2003 Bare Ground Ostoja Average Similar →
2003 Remake Mirsad Alihodžić Hit Similar →
2003 The Horseman Luda Hit Similar →
1997 Outsider Haris Mulahasanović Average Similar →
1990 Silent Gunpowder Mlinar Gojko Flop Similar →
1990 Carnival, Angel and Dust Žandar (segment "Karneval") Flop Similar →
1990 Masters of the Darkness Kerim Flop Similar →
1989 Forces in the Air Čovek u taksiju Flop Similar →
1989 The Man Who Could Tell North from the South Trgovac Flop Similar →
1988 Spite Mujo Flop Similar →
1988 The Forgotten Mladoženja Flop Similar →
1986 The Last Switchman of the Narrow Gauge Railway Srećko Zec Flop Similar →
1984 The Damned Yard Haim Flop Similar →
1983 Heads or Tails Kokan Flop Similar →
1983 The Igman March Mustafa Average Similar →
1983 Body Scent Pančov brat Flop Similar →
1982 Endeavor Sekretar Balta Flop Similar →
1982 Two Halves of a Heart Luiđi Average Similar →
1982 A Day, Days... of Nedzad K. Konobar Flop Similar →
1982 Scent of Quinces Huso Mujagin Flop Similar →
1981 You Love Only Once Mirko Average Similar →
1979 Buffet Titanic Zike Average Similar →
1973 Deserved Morning - Flop Similar →

Zijah Sokolović - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Zijah Sokolović?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Zijah Sokolović is "The Abandoned" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Zijah Sokolović acted in?

Zijah Sokolović has been featured in at least 33 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Zijah Sokolović?

Other notable films include "Generation of 71", "The Pavilion", and "Remake".

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