Jan Schmidt

Jan Schmidt

Actor · Director · Writer

Prague, Czechoslovakia [now Czech Republic]
January 3, 1934

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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Jan Schmidt 1

Representative Works

Amadeus
Amadeus
8.0
/ English
House Call
House Call
8.5
/ Czech
The Bride with the Most Beautiful Eyes
The Bride with the Most Beautiful Eyes
7.5
/ Czech
You Are Not Alone
You Are Not Alone
7.5
/ Danish
On the Great River
On the Great River
8.0
/ Czech
Putování Jana Amose
Putování Jana Amose
5.5
/ Czech
The Cry
The Cry
7.0
/ Czech
The End of August at the Hotel Ozone
The End of August at the Hotel Ozone
6.1
/ Czech
Love from the Passage
Love from the Passage
4.5
/ Czech
Cars Without a Home
Cars Without a Home
6.3
/ Czech
The Night Guest
The Night Guest
8.0
/ Czech
Joseph Kilian
Joseph Kilian
6.8
/ Czech

Awards and Honors

Critical Favorites

Amadeus
1984Winner

Best Director

Amadeus

House Call
1979Winner

Best Director

House Call

The Bride with the Most Beautiful Eyes
1976Winner

Best Director

The Bride with the Most Beautiful Eyes

Career Highlights

You Are Not Alone
1978Highlight

Best Performance

You Are Not Alone

On the Great River
1978Highlight

Best Director

On the Great River

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