Born on May 6, 1926, in Kragujevac, Slobodan Perović, nicknamed “Cica” because of his habit of calling people “cico,” began his theater career in the 1950s. He quickly joined prestigious institutions such as the Belgrade Drama Theater and Atelje 212, where he shone in complex roles, including the internationally acclaimed George in “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?”

In film, he has appeared in over 70 productions, portraying a variety of often tormented characters. Notable performances include “Leptirica” ​​(1973), considered the first true Yugoslav horror film, and “Paviljon 6” (1978), an adaptation of Chekhov’s novella, which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival.

A committed artist, Perović often expressed his desire for artistic freedom, even if it meant living in precarious conditions. He left institutional theater to become an independent artist, refusing to conform to society’s material expectations. Despite financial difficulties, he remained true to his principles until his untimely death on May 2, 1978, in Belgrade.