Jan Schmidt
Known for
Directing
Born
January 3, 1934
Birthplace
Prague, Czechoslovakia [now Czech Republic]
Died
September 27, 2019 (aged 85)
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.
Best known work
Amadeus
1984
You Are Not Alone
1978
Joseph Kilian
1964
The End of August at the Hotel Ozone
1967
The Cry
1964
Vracenky
1991
Love from the Passage
1985
How to Deserve a Princess
1995
Settlement of Crows
1978
The Death of a Talented Cobbler
1983Filmography
2009
2002
1995
How to Deserve a PrincessDirector, Screenplay
1991
VracenkyDirector
1986
PodfukDirector, Screenplay
1985
1984
Komediantas Dancer
1984
AmadeusSecond Unit Director
1983
Putování Jana Amoseas Moneky
1983
The Death of a Talented CobblerDirector, Screenplay
1982
1981
ConcertStory, Screenplay, Director
1979
House CallDirector
1978
On the Great RiverDirector
1978
Settlement of CrowsDirector
1978
1976
1974
SirotyDirector
1974
Vodník a ZuzanaDirector
1971
Luk královny DorotkyScreenplay, Director
1968
Lanfieri ColonyScreenplay, Director
1967
The End of August at the Hotel OzoneDirector, Screenplay
1964
Joseph KilianScreenplay, Director
1964
The CryFirst Assistant Director
1963
Life Without a GuitarFirst Assistant Director