Jan Švankmajer_
Prague, Czechoslovakia [now Czech Republic]
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Prague, Czechoslovakia [now Czech Republic]
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Director
Birthday
(Tuesday)
Birthplace
Prague, Czechoslovakia [now Czech Republic]
Nationality
Languages
Czech
Spouse
Eva Švankmajerová
Education
Faculty of Theatre, Academy of Performing Arts in Prague
Zodiac Sign
♍ Virgo
Chinese Zodiac
狗 Dog
Name Origin
English < Old French < Ancient Greek < Biblical Hebrew (יוֹחָנָן)
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Jan Švankmajer is known for directing.
Born in Prague, Czechoslovakia [now Czech Republic] (age 91).
4 awards including Annual award ACFK.
Jan Švankmajer has 21 credits in our database.
Studied at Array.
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Filmography (21)
Insects
Director, Writer
Surviving Life
Director, Writer
Lunacy
Director, Writer
Conspirators of Pleasure
Director, Writer
The Death of Stalinism in Bohemia
Director, Writer
Darkness/Light/Darkness
Director, Writer
Meat Love
Director, Writer
Virile Games
Director, Writer
Down to the Cellar
Director, Writer
The Pendulum, the Pit and Hope
Director, Writer
AWARDS (3)
B
Annual award ACFK
2008
WON
B
Czech Lion Award for Best Stage Design
2001
WON
B
Czech Lion Award for Unique Contribution to Czech Film
1994
WON
Biography
Jan Švankmajer (born 4 September 1934) is a Czech surrealist artist and filmmaker. His work spans several media. He is known for his surreal animations and features, which have greatly influenced other artists such as Tim Burton, Terry Gilliam, the Brothers Quay, and many others.
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How old is Jan Švankmajer?
Jan Švankmajer is 91 years old, born on .
Where was Jan Švankmajer born?
Jan Švankmajer was born in Prague, Czechoslovakia [now Czech Republic].
What movies or shows has Jan Švankmajer been in?
Jan Švankmajer has 21 credits in our database. Notable titles include Insects (2018), Surviving Life (2010), Lunacy (2005), Conspirators of Pleasure (1996), The Death of Stalinism in Bohemia (1991).
What is Jan Švankmajer known for?
Jan Švankmajer is primarily known as a director. Jan Švankmajer (born 4 September 1934) is a Czech surrealist artist and filmmaker. His work spans several media. He is known for his surreal…
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