Person
Bořivoj Zeman
Directing · 1912–1991 · Prague, Bohemia, Austria-Hungary [now Czech Republic]
Biography
Bořivoj Zeman was a Czech film director and screenwriter, celebrated for his contributions to Czech cinema, particularly in the comedy and fairy tale genres. Originally a clerk by profession, he began his career by writing short film scripts for himself. Zeman directed several notable films, including The Proud Princess (1952), Holiday with Angel (1952), and The Incredibly Sad Princess (1968). His films are known for their humor, charm, and imaginative storytelling, contributing significantly to the cultural landscape of Czech cinema. Zeman's work continues to be celebrated for its enduring appeal and influence on the genre.
Known for

Holiday with Angel
Screenplay
Všední událost
Director

Angel in the Mountains
Director
Malá historie
Screenplay
Nejvýnosnější prodej
Screenplay
Revolution in Toyland
Story

Once Upon a Time, There Was a King...
Story

The Terribly Sad Princess
Screenplay
Nastupte, prosím!
Screenplay

The Proud Princess
Screenplay
Filmography
- 2015La magie Karel ZemanDirector
- 1991PowrótDirector
- 1977Almost KingDirector
- 1971Women OffsideStory
- 1968The Terribly Sad PrincessScreenplay
- 1966The Phantom of MorrisvilleDirector
- 1963Bolek i Lolek Zimowe WakacjeDirector
- 1960Nastupte, prosím!Screenplay
- 1959The Young Lady from the RiversideDirector
- 1958Páté kolo u vozuStory
- 1955Angel in the MountainsDirector
- 1955Once Upon a Time, There Was a King...Story
- 1954The colorful world of Otakar NejedlyScreenplay
- 1953Holiday with AngelScreenplay
- 1952The Proud PrincessScreenplay
- 1951Kozie mliekoScreenplay
- 1949Pan NovákDirector
- 1948Ślepy torDirector
- 1947Nevíte o bytě?Screenplay
- 1947Revolution in ToylandStory
- 1947A Dead Man among the LivingDirector
- 1946Kdo je vinen?Screenplay
- 1946Malá historieScreenplay
- 194613th districtFirst Assistant Director
- 1945A Christmas DreamDirector
- 1945Tři knoflíkyStory
- 1943Všední událostDirector
- 1942Nejvýnosnější prodejScreenplay
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