Personal Info

Known For

Directing

Gender

Male

Birthday

January 3, 1934(85)

Day of Death

September 27, 2019

Place of Birth

Prague, Czechoslovakia [now Czech Republic]

Also Known As

Ян ШмидтЯ. Шмидт

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Jan Schmidt

Directing

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.