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Jan Schmidt
- Born
- January 3, 1934
- Died
- September 27, 2019 (85 years old)
- Place of birth
- Prague, Czechoslovakia [now Czech Republic]
Biography
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.
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Known for
Filmography
- 2002Stříbrná parukaStříbrná parukaSeries · Director
- 1995How to Deserve a PrincessFilm · Director, Screenplay
- 1991VracenkyVracenkyFilm · Director
- 1986PodfukFilm · Director, Screenplay
- 1984AmadeusFilm · Second Unit Director★ 8.0
- 1983The Death of a Talented CobblerFilm · Director, Screenplay
- 1981ConcertFilm · Story, Screenplay, Director
- 1979House CallFilm · Director
- 1978On the Great RiverFilm · Director
- 1978Settlement of CrowsFilm · Director
- 1976The Bride with the Most Beautiful EyesFilm · Director
- 1974SirotySirotyFilm · Director
- 1974Vodník a ZuzanaVodník a ZuzanaFilm · Director
- 1971Luk královny DorotkyFilm · Screenplay, Director
- 1968Lanfieri ColonyFilm · Screenplay, Director
- 1967The End of August at the Hotel OzoneFilm · Director, Screenplay★ 6.1
- 1964Joseph KilianFilm · Screenplay, Director★ 6.8
- 1964The CryFilm · First Assistant Director
- 1963Life Without a GuitarFilm · First Assistant Director
- 1962Black and White SylvaBlack and White SylvaFilm · Director
- 1961August SundayFilm · Assistant Director
- 1959Cars Without a HomeFilm · Director, Screenplay
