Jan Schmidt
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
- Directing
- Born
- 1934-01-03 · Prague, Czechoslovakia [now Czech Republic]
- Died
- 2019-09-27
Known for
- Amadeus (1984) — Second Unit Director
- You Are Not Alone (1978)
- Joseph Kilian (1964) — Screenplay
- The End of August at the Hotel Ozone (1967) — Director
- The Cry (1964) — First Assistant Director
- Vracenky (1991) — Director
- Love from the Passage (1985)
- How to Deserve a Princess (1995) — Director
- Settlement of Crows (1978) — Director
- The Death of a Talented Cobbler (1983) — Director
- The Night Guest (1961)
- On the Great River (1978) — Director
- Lanfieri Colony (1968) — Screenplay
- Black and White Sylva (1962) — Director
- Cars Without a Home (1959) — Director
- Jehla (1982)