Jan Schmidt

Personal Info

Known For Director

Gender Male

Birthday 1934-01-03

Deathday 2019-09-27 (85 years old)

Place of Birth Prague, Czechoslovakia [now Czech Republic]

Jan Schmidt

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

Director

2002
Stříbrná paruka

as Director

1991
Vracenky

as Director

1986
Podfuk

as Director

1984
Amadeus

as Second Unit Director

1981
Concert

as Director

1979
House Call

as Director

1978
On the Great River

as Director

1978
1974
Siroty

as Director

1974
Vodník a Zuzana

as Director

1971
1964
The Cry

as First Assistant Director

1964
Joseph Kilian

as Director

1963
Life Without a Guitar

as First Assistant Director

1962
1961
August Sunday

as Assistant Director

1959

Writer

1986
Podfuk

as Screenplay

1981
Concert

as Story

1981
Concert

as Screenplay

1971
Luk královny Dorotky

as Screenplay

1964
Joseph Kilian

as Screenplay

1959
Cars Without a Home

as Screenplay

Crew

1962
Black and White Sylva

as Cinematography