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Jan Schmidt

Known for
Directing
Born
January 3, 1934, Prague, Czechoslovakia [now Czech Republic]
Died
September 27, 2019
Movies
25

Jan Schmidt was a Czech film director and actor, known for his work in Czechoslovak cinema. He directed several films between 1960 and 1995, including Late August at the Hotel Ozone (1967) and The Lanfier Colony (1969). Schmidt's films often delved into dystopian and post-apocalyptic themes, reflecting the socio-political climate of his time. His contributions have left a lasting impact on Czech cinema. Schmidt passed away in 2019.

Best-Known Movies

Filmography

Directing, Writing & Producing

1995How to Deserve a PrincessDirector, Screenplay
1991VracenkyDirector
1986PodfukDirector, Screenplay
1983The Death of a Talented CobblerDirector, Screenplay
1981ConcertScreenplay, Director
1979House CallDirector
1978On the Great RiverDirector
1978Settlement of CrowsDirector
1976The Bride with the Most Beautiful EyesDirector
1974SirotyDirector
1974Vodník a ZuzanaDirector
1971Luk královny DorotkyScreenplay, Director
1968Lanfieri ColonyScreenplay, Director
1967The End of August at the Hotel OzoneDirector, Screenplay
1964Joseph KilianScreenplay, Director
1962Black and White SylvaDirector
1959Cars Without a HomeDirector, Screenplay

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