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Juraj Jakubisko
1938 – 2023
About this person
Wikipedia SummaryJuraj Jakubisko was a Slovak film director. He directed fifteen feature films, between 1967 and 2008. He often took on the dual role of cinematographer in his films, as well as writing or co-writing the scripts. In 2000 he was named the Best Slovak Director of the 20th century by film critics and journalists. His work is often described as magical realism.
Biographical & Professional Details
Date of birth
April 30, 1938
Kojšov
Date of death
February 24, 2023
Prague
Citizenship
Czechoslovakia · Slovakia
Occupations & fields
film directorscreenwritercamera operatordirectorfilm screenwritercinematographer
Awards & honours
Merited Artist of CzechoslovakiaCross of Pribina class IICzech Medal of Merit, 1st classCzech Lion Award for Best Film PosterCzech Lion Award for Best Stage DesignAnnual award ACFK
- Field and occupation
- slovenský režisér (1938 – 2023)
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