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Personal Info
Known For
Directing
Born
January 3, 1934
Died
September 27, 2019 (age 85)
Place of Birth
Prague, Czechoslovakia [now Czech Republic]
Also Known As
Ян Шмидт
Я. Шмидт
Jan Schmidt
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.
