Jan Schmidt
Directing
- Born
- January 3, 1934 · Prague, Czechoslovakia [now Czech Republic]
- Died
- September 27, 2019 (age 85)
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
Amadeus
September 19, 1984
Joseph Kilian
September 4, 1964
The End of August at the Hotel Ozone
April 28, 1967
The Cry
February 14, 1964
How to Deserve a Princess
February 2, 1995
Settlement of Crows
September 8, 1978
The Death of a Talented Cobbler
April 1, 1983
On the Great River
November 10, 1978
Lanfieri Colony
August 11, 1968
Cars Without a Home
January 1, 1959
House Call
January 26, 1979
The Bride with the Most Beautiful Eyes
July 9, 1976
Behind the camera22
- 1995How to Deserve a Princess Director, Screenplay
- 1991Vracenky Director
- 1986Podfuk Director, Screenplay
- 1984Amadeus Second Unit Director
- 1983The Death of a Talented Cobbler Director, Screenplay
- 1981Concert Story, Screenplay, Director
- 1979House Call Director
- 1978On the Great River Director
- 1978Settlement of Crows Director
- 1976The Bride with the Most Beautiful Eyes