František Čáp
Directing
- Born
- December 7, 1913 · Celákovice, Bohemia, Austria-Hungary [now Czech Republic]
- Died
- January 13, 1972 (age 58)
František Čáp (7 December 1913 – 12 January 1972), also known as Franz Cap in Germany, was a Czech and later a Yugoslav film director and screenwriter. He directed 32 films between 1939 and 1970. Having created Slovene film classics such as Vesna, Ne čakaj na maj and Our Car, he is also one of the most popular directors of early Slovene cinema in 1950s and the 1960s.
Čáp was born in Čachovice (now in central Czech Republic). As an already established professional, he moved to Ljubljana in 1952, following an invitation by Branimir Tuma, director of Triglav Film. In 1957, he moved to Portorož, a coastal town in southwestern Slovenia, where he lived until his death.
Known for
Vesna
December 16, 1953
Don't Whisper
August 1, 1957
Men Without Wings
October 25, 1946
Our Car
December 12, 1962
Virginity
November 4, 1937
Nocturnal Butterfly
October 10, 1941
The Door Remains Open
January 1, 1959
Grandmother
November 15, 1940
Fiery Summer
October 20, 1939
Wally of the Vultures
August 29, 1956
Moment of Decision
April 5, 1955
X-25 Reports
July 24, 1960
Behind the camera38
- 1970The Camel Goes Through the Eye of the Needle Director
- 1965Piran Director, Writer, Editor
- 1962Our Car Director, Writer
- 1962We'll Meet Tonight Director
- 1960X-25 Reports Director, Writer
- 1959The Door Remains Open Director
- 1957Don't Whisper Director, Writer
- 1957Sand, Love and Salt Director, Idea
- 1956Wally of the Vultures Director
- 1956Help - She Loves Me