Bosnian musicians died at 71
Here are 1 famous musicians from Bosnia and Herzegovina died at 71:
Dušan Vukotić
Dušan Vukotić (February 7, 1927 Bileća-July 8, 1998 Krapinske Toplice) also known as Dusan Vukotic or Du^Úan Vukotiæ was a Bosnian film director, animator, cartoonist, author, screenwriter, film editor, production designer and film producer.
He is best known for winning the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film in 1961 for his film "Surogat". Vukotić began his career as a cartoonist and later transitioned to animation, producing over 300 animated films throughout his career. He worked for both Yugoslav and foreign studios, creating beloved characters such as Professor Balthazar and the Ezerkiel family. Vukotić's contributions to the world of animation in Yugoslavia and beyond have had a lasting impact on the industry. In addition to his work in film, he also wrote and illustrated children's books.
Vukotić was born in Bileća, Bosnia and Herzegovina (then part of the Kingdom of Yugoslavia) in 1927. He studied art in Belgrade and began his career as a cartoonist for newspapers and magazines in the 1950s. He then transitioned to animation and became one of the most prominent figures in Yugoslav animation.
Vukotić's films often featured social and political commentary and were popular not only in Yugoslavia but also internationally. Some of his notable works include "The Dove That Was Afraid to Fly," "The Last Theft," and "Satiemania." He also created the popular character Professor Balthazar, a friendly inventor who used his inventions to help others.
In addition to his work in animation and children's literature, Vukotić was also involved in the theater and created stage designs for productions in both Yugoslavia and Germany.
Vukotić's legacy continues to influence animation today, with his films still being screened and celebrated around the world. In 2017, the Museum of Modern Art in New York City held a retrospective of his work.
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