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Czech
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Chinese Zodiac
猪 Pig
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Jaromil Jireš is known for directing.
Born in Bratislava, Czechoslovakia [now Slovak Republic] (died at age 65).
Recipient of the Annual award ACFK.
Jaromil Jireš has 15 credits in our database.
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Filmography (15)
Double Role
Writer, Director
The Dance Teacher
Director
Helimadoe
Writer, Director
Incomplete Eclipse
Director
Opera ve vinici
Director
Escape Home
Writer, Director
The Rabbit Case
Director
The Young Man and Moby Dick
Writer, Director
Talíře nad Velkým Malíkovem
Director
Královský gambit
Královský gambit
Director, Writer
AWARDS (1)
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Annual award ACFK
2001
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Biography
Jaromil Jireš (December 10, 1935 – October 24, 2001) was a director associated with the Czechoslovak New Wave movement. His 1963 film The Cry was entered into the 1964 Cannes Film Festival. It is often described as the first film of the Czechoslovak New Wave, a movement known for its dark humor, use of non-professional actors, and "art-cinema realism".
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How old was Jaromil Jireš?
Jaromil Jireš was born on and passed away on at the age of 65.
Where was Jaromil Jireš born?
Jaromil Jireš was born in Bratislava, Czechoslovakia [now Slovak Republic].
What movies or shows has Jaromil Jireš been in?
Jaromil Jireš has 15 credits in our database. Notable titles include Double Role (1999), The Dance Teacher (1995), Helimadoe (1993), Incomplete Eclipse (1983), Opera ve vinici (1982).
What is Jaromil Jireš known for?
Jaromil Jireš is primarily known as a director. Jaromil Jireš (December 10, 1935 – October 24, 2001) was a director associated with the Czechoslovak New Wave movement. His 1963 film The Cry was…
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