Branko Lustig

A visionary Croatian film producer rises to become the first and only person from present-day Croatia to win two Academy Awards for Best Picture, leaving an indelible mark on Hollywood and cinematic history.

Born

1932

Died

2019

Also:
Producer
Assistant Director

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Decades active

Awards

In short · Worked for seven decades — 16 credits, 2 Academy Award wins.

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2000
Award win
Academy Awards — Oscar — Best Picture
1993
Award win
Academy Awards — Oscar — Best Picture

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Biography

Branko Lustig was a Croatian film producer known for his work in the film industry, particularly for winning two Academy Awards for Best Picture. He received the award for *Schindler's List* (1993) and *Gladiator* (2000). Lustig is the only person born in the territory of present-day Croatia to have won two Oscars. His contributions to cinema earned him international recognition, and he remains a notable figure in film production history.

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