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Jan Schmidt
Directing · 1934–2019 · 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.
Known for

Amadeus
Second Unit Director
Golden Sixties
Self

House Call
Director

On the Great River
Director

You Are Not Alone
1978

The Bride with the Most Beautiful Eyes
Director

Cars Without a Home
Director

Putování Jana Amose
Moneky

Love from the Passage
1985

Komediant
Dancer
Filmography
- 2009Golden SixtiesSelf
- 2002Stříbrná parukaDirector
- 1995How to Deserve a PrincessDirector
- 1991VracenkyDirector
- 1986PodfukDirector
- 1985Love from the Passage
- 1984KomediantDancer
- 1984AmadeusSecond Unit Director
- 1983Putování Jana AmoseMoneky
- 1983The Death of a Talented CobblerScreenplay
- 1982Jehla
- 1981ConcertStory
- 1979House CallDirector
- 1978On the Great RiverDirector
- 1978Settlement of CrowsDirector
- 1978You Are Not Alone
- 1976The Bride with the Most Beautiful EyesDirector
- 1974SirotyDirector
- 1974Vodník a ZuzanaDirector
- 1971Luk královny DorotkyScreenplay
- 1968Lanfieri ColonyScreenplay
- 1967The End of August at the Hotel OzoneDirector
- 1964Joseph KilianScreenplay
- 1964The CryFirst Assistant Director
- 1963Life Without a GuitarFirst Assistant Director
- 1962Black and White SylvaDirector
- 1961The Night Guest
- 1961August SundayAssistant Director
- 1961Jarní povětříBorek
- 1959Cars Without a HomeDirector
- 1958A Box of FilmSelf
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