Martin Ťapák
Directing
- Born
- October 13, 1926 · Liesek, Česko-Slovensko
- Died
- February 1, 2015 (age 88)
Martin Ťapák (* 13 October 1926, Liesek - † 1 February 2015, Bratislava) was a Slovak film director, actor, dancer and choreographer. Father of actor Marek Ťapák.
He studied at the Bratislava Conservatory. In 1956 he graduated in choreography at the Academy of Performing Arts. In the years 1945 - 1950, an actor and assistant director of the SND drama. In the years 1950 - 1958 choreographer and director of SĽUK, in the years 1959 - 1961 Laterna magika in Prague and since 1961 director of Slovak film in Bratislava.
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After acting in theater and film, he became a director. He began directing independently on television with short folklore films. His focus was on folk traditions.
In 1969 he was awarded the title of Merited Artist and in 1988 the title of National Artist.
Known for
Pacho, the Brigand of Hybe
July 2, 1976
Jánošík
August 23, 1963
Homeland
February 24, 1954
Popolvar, Biggest in the World
December 24, 1982
Plavčík a Vratko
May 28, 1982
Sváko Ragan
January 1, 1976
Kubo
January 1, 1965
Adam Chvojka vicerichtár
March 1, 1973
Mišo
January 1, 1979
Stratená dolina
August 5, 1977
Tomorrow Will Be Too Late
December 14, 1972
Putovanie do San Jaga
November 16, 1973
Behind the camera49
- 1998A ešte dve frašky... Writer
- 1993Pod vládou ženy aj na svitaní Director
- 1987Not Far From Heaven Director, Writer
- 1986Návrat Jána Petru Director, Co-Writer
- 1986Skleníková Venuša Director
- 1984Dies irae Screenplay, Director
- 1984Jazda na spiacom obrovi Director
- 1983Zrelá mladosť Director, Co-Writer
- 1982Popolvar, Biggest in the World Director
- 1982Plavčík a Vratko