Is Danis Tanović A-List?
No — Danis Tanović is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Reached A-list in 2002
Wins Academy Award
Lost A-list status in 2005
Dropped to B tier — Directing feature films
Ranking Timeline
No Man's Land breakthrough
Danis Tanovic gains international recognition with his debut film, *No Man's Land*, a critical and commercial success.
Wins Academy Award
*No Man's Land* wins the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film and Golden Globe.
Directing feature films
Continues directing feature films, exploring various subjects and styles with moderate success.
An Episode in the Life
Directs *An Episode in the Life of an Iron Picker*, receiving critical acclaim and awards.
Death in Sarajevo release
*Death in Sarajevo* is released, gaining further critical recognition.
Directing independent projects
Focuses on independent film projects, continuing to explore themes of war, identity, and human connection.
Acclaimed filmmaker continues work
Tanovic continues to create impactful and thought-provoking films, maintaining his status as a leading figure in contemporary cinema.
Last updated: February 25, 2026