Jan Svěrák
Czech filmmaker and Oscar-winning director
Born
February 6th, 1965
60 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Czech Republic
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Born in 1965, this individual gained prominence in the Czech film industry as a director, actor, and screenwriter. The most notable work includes the 1996 film 'Kolya', which received an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. Other important films created include 'Elementary School' and 'Dark Blue World'. This filmmaker's contributions have shaped contemporary Czech cinema.
Directed the Oscar-winning film 'Kolya'
Created the film 'Elementary School'
Directed 'Dark Blue World'
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