Jurislav "Jura" Stublić, born December 19, 1953, in Sarajevo and raised in Zagreb, is a prominent Croatian singer-songwriter best known as the frontman of the new wave band Film. He began playing guitar in his early teens and was already performing by the age of 17.
In the early 1980s, Stublić became a leading figure of the Yugoslav new wave movement. With Film, he released several influential albums including Novo! Novo! Novo!, Zona sumraka, and Sunce sja, which became iconic for their poetic, introspective lyrics and socially conscious themes.
As the band evolved and changed members, Stublić continued performing under the name Jura Stublić & Film. During this period, he released albums like Zemlja sreće and Hrana za golubove. The latter became an important cultural statement in the 1990s with powerful anti-war messages and deeply emotional songs such as "E moj druže beogradski" and "Bili cvitak".
Stublić is known for his long-standing connection with his audience. He has performed extensively across Croatia and the region, with a particularly strong presence in Zagreb’s Tvornica kulture, where he holds the record for the most concerts.
His career spans over 40 years, and he remains one of the most respected and enduring voices in Croatian rock music. His songwriting, combining sensitivity, rebellion, and timeless themes, continues to resonate with both older and younger generations.
