Ivo Trajkov Movies, TV Shows, and Filmography
Ivo Trajkov
Directing
Biography
Ivo Trajkov was born on June 27, 1965 in Skopje, Yugoslavia [now in Macedonia]. He is an actor and director, known for Piargy (2022), Minulost (1998) and The Great Water (2004). He is married to Verica Nedeska. They have one child. Ivo Trajkov is a director, producer, film editor, screenwriter and story editor. He was born in Skopje, Macedonia and graduated from FAMU in Prague. His filmography as a director/screenwriter includes 8 feature-length films for which he received numerous awards. Three of his feature films were Macedonia's nominee for the best foreign-language film for Academy Awards. As a producer Ivo Trajkov was involved in more than 120 episodes of a critically acclaimed documentary series “Unexplained Deaths”. He wrote several scripts for different directors and works as story editor and editing supervisor for more than 30 films every year. Ivo Trajkov is the guarantor of the editing department of FAMU.
Filmography Movies
Production
The Ballad of Piargy
It's spring 1939. The bishop in Banska Bystrica finds out that in the village of Piargy, that was buried by an avalanche a few days ago, the Antichrist was born. The bishop calls on priest Balaz and asks him to investigate the statements of Johanka, the only survivor of the catastrophe. Balaz wants to know what exactly happened in Piargy.
Guttural Process
A thrilling court drama based on the novel "The Anti-Execution Squad" of the Olomouc-based author Petr Ritter. On the eve of the Velvet Revolution, the final trial of the accused of brutal murder is being conducted. The threat of a death sentence hovers over him. The court recorder follows the process through the prism of the uniqueness of human life, and is the only one who raises the question of guilt, justice and appropriate punishment. It will be up to him to try to convince the judge of his opinion. In the end, the viewer will be confronted with a surprising resolution of the whole drama. The catharsis of the story forces the viewers to interpret the court decision themselves.
The Canary Connection
An interesting attempt at a postmodern crazy comedy with elements of parody. The plot turns on the search for the recipe of a liqueur made by the film’s financial backer.
The Great Water
An ailing communist reflects on a young boy childhood in Stalinist Yugoslavia.
The Great Water
An ailing communist reflects on a young boy childhood in Stalinist Yugoslavia.
Arvéd
The real fate of Jiří Arvéd Smíchovský, a prominent hermeticist, occultist, believer in black magic and an exceptionally well-educated person with a brilliant memory. This avid book lover had doctorates in law, theology and philosophy and was fluent in five languages. He was interested in occult teachings, practiced magical ceremonies, was in contact with the Freemasons, but at the same time he was a member of the National Fascist Community while being homosexual. During the war he cooperated with the Nazis, after the war with the communist StB.
Wingless
A man who believes his days are numbered is saddled with more bad luck than he expects in this metaphorical comedy-drama from director Ivo Trajkov. Ever since he was a boy, Josef (David Svehlik) was been convinced he's destined to die at the age of 29, so he's understandably nervous as his 28th year is drawing to a close. Fate doesn't appear to be on Josef's side when his wife asks for a divorce and moves out, taking their young son with her, and he's next fired from his job fixing scales. Josef is in an unsettled state of mind, and his new friendship with free-spirited Gabriel (Karel Zima) doesn't help much, but Josef begins to wonder if luck is on his side again when he meets a lovely and warmed hearted woman, Olivia (Verica Nedeska).
Honey Night
The story of this political thriller takes place in the 90s and follows one night of the life of the Deputy Minister Nikola and his wife Ana.
Honey Night
The story of this political thriller takes place in the 90s and follows one night of the life of the Deputy Minister Nikola and his wife Ana.
The Berlin Project
An actor pursues his ex-mentor throughout Berlin in order to kill him.