Ján Lacko

Biography

Ján Lacko was a Slovak film director and assistant director, recognized for his contributions to Czechoslovak cinema. He began his career in the film industry in the late 1940s, initially working as an assistant director. Lacko directed several notable films, including Šťastie príde v nedeľu (1959), Skalní v ofsajde (1961), and Odhalenie Alžbety Báthoryčky (1965). His films often explored social themes and human relationships, contributing significantly to the cultural landscape of Slovakia. Lacko passed away in Bratislava in 1991.

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Awards and Honors

Critical Favorites

1979Winner

Best Director

Dievča z jazera

1957Winner

Career Highlight

The Last Witch

1959Nominee

Best Director

Šťastie príde v nedeľu

Career Highlights

1981Highlight

Best Director

Toto leto doma