Blaž Setnikar

Blaž Setnikar

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Place of Birth: Ljubljana, Slovenia

Biography: Blaz Setnikar is a classically and modern trained multilingual actor who graduated at the Academy for Theatre, Radio, Film and Television in Ljubljana. He has since regularly appeared as a part of the main cast in the popular TV series, e.g. Najini mostovi (Our Bridges), Reka ljubezni (The River of Love), Takle mamo (Household Scenes) and awarded films Posledice (Consequences), Psi brezčasja (Case: Osterberg), Vloga za Emo (Changing Emma), Do takrat pa… (Until then…) and others. He has been fully engaged with all the major theatres in the country over the years. He has received The Slovenian Association of Dramatic Artists award, Julia Award and Sever award and was a part of 20th edition of Sarajevo Film Festival Talents program. He strives towards diversity of genres as well as the characters he portrays.

Movies

Wake Me
Wake Me

In this intelligent mix of Sofia Coppola’s “Lost in Translation” and Christopher Nolan’s “Memento”, ...

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Pero
Pero

This film is a homage to the life, career and fears of Slovenian actor Peter Musevski. He was always...

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1991 – The Unshot Bullet
1991 – The Unshot Bullet

A film about short-lived Slovenian war of independence....

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Lunatic
Lunatic

An intimate portrait of the family of Jure Šterk, the first Slovenian to sail the globe alone....

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Duck Hunting
Duck Hunting

Two sons wait for their father on the day he is released from prison. They go duck hunting together,...

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Observing
Observing

Inspired by a real event, the film follows 27-year-old Lara (newcomer Diana Kolenc), a paramedic int...

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Case: Osterberg
Case: Osterberg

After being away for four years, Rok Osterberg returns to his home town to investigate the murder of...

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Sarajevo Songs of Woe
Sarajevo Songs of Woe

Sarajevo Songs of Woe is a filmic triptych containing of the two tales (“Blue Ballad for Lovers” / “...

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Vandima
Vandima

A historical saga, based on personal stories and the history of Brda (a region near the border in th...

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Consequences
Consequences

After being sent to a youth detention centre, 18-year-old Andrej has to fight for his place within t...

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Girls Don't Cry
Girls Don't Cry

After an assassination attempt, a broke mob wife takes over his husband's dirty work and collects he...

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The Belly of the Whale
The Belly of the Whale

Two down-and-outs bonded together in misfortune devise a plan to rob a small town amusement arcade....

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The Lost Son
The Lost Son

A detective runs into his violent brother he hasn't seen in twelve years. While trying to help him, ...

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