Vassili Silovic

Vassili Silovic

Director, Writer

BIO

Vassili Silovic is a renowned film and television director who is best known for his work on the acclaimed television series 'Breaking Bad'. He's worked on a number of critically acclaimed films and television series, including 'The Wire', 'Fargo', 'The Americans', and 'Better Call Saul'.

Silovic was born in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina in 1971. He moved to the United States in 1987 as a political refugee. He earned a degree in film from the University of California, Santa Barbara before starting his career in the industry.

Silovic began his career as a cinematographer, working on music videos and low-budget independent films. He soon made a name for himself in the industry and began directing music videos and eventually television commercials. In 2002, he made his directorial debut with the made-for-TV movie 'The Rave'.

In 2008, Silovic made his feature-film debut with 'The Brothers Bloom', a caper film starring Adrien Brody and Mark Ruffalo. The film was well received by critics and was a moderate success at the box office. He followed up with the critically acclaimed 'Breaking Bad' in 2009. 'Breaking Bad' is widely considered to be one of the greatest television series of all time and gained Silovic international acclaim.

In 2014, Silovic directed 'The Drop', a crime drama starring Tom Hardy and Noomi Rapace. The film was well received by critics and was a box office success. He followed up with the critically acclaimed 'Fargo' in 2015.

Silovic has since worked on a number of films and television series, including 'The Americans', 'Better Call Saul', and 'The Night Manager'. He is currently working on the upcoming feature film 'The Current War', starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Michael Shannon.

Silovic is widely regarded as one of the most talented and versatile directors working today. His films are known for their meticulous attention to detail and craftsmanship, as well as their sharp wit and intelligence. He is also known for his ability to bring out the best in his actors and tell compelling stories.

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