Electronic Quadrangle Without the Writer's Likeness
The eloquent granddaughter of the writer, painter and costume designer Zora Živadinović Davidović (1932–2018), told the author of these lines on several occasions that 'her grandfather Bora' looked down suspiciously. As if he would be very angry that 'we are failing on trifles,' such as 'there is no sign at the entrance to Vranje indicating the way to his birthplace on Baba Zlatina Street.' She seemed to be an envoy of some grandfatherly grumpiness, grumbling about everything. She honestly portrayed his character in words.
TL;DR
- Borislav Stanković's granddaughter, Zora Živadinović Davidović, recalled his critical nature and disappointment with the lack of recognition for his birthplace.
- Despite his literary significance, Stanković has been rarely depicted visually in film, television, or drama.
- While his characters have been featured in adaptations like 'Koštana' and 'Nečista krv', the writer himself has been largely absent.
- A 2006 TV drama, 'Bora under Occupation,' was a rare instance where the writer was visually portrayed, showing him near the end of his life.
- His granddaughter expressed skepticism about modern adaptations, fearing commercialization and superficiality, and questioned the current interest in Stanković's work.