Happy birthday! Emir Kusturica turns 71 today

  • By Lori Macatee
  • Belgrade
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The iconic and legendary director turns 71 on Monday, Nov. 24, 2025.

Emir Kusturica is celebrating his 71st birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed directors of his generation.

Popular director-actor-musician Emir Kusturica (Black Cat, White Cat, Underground, Arizona Dream, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 71st birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Kusturica, a cultural icon

Born Emir Nemanja Kusturica in Sarajevo on November 24, 1954, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Serbian history. Kusturica's not just a great director, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Emir hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Emir Kusturica as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 71.

Happy Birthday, Emir, you're the best!

Emir Kusturica career in pictures

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