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Juraj Jakubisko
Directing
Born April 30, 1938 · Kojšov, Czechoslovakia
Died February 24, 2023
Also known as Juro Jakubisko
Biography
Juraj Jakubisko (born 30 April 1938) was a Slovak film director. He often takes the dual role of cinematographer, and is often also credited as a screenplay writer as he usually co-writes or writes the scripts of his movies. In 2000, he was named Best Slovak Director of the 20th century by film critics and journalists. His work is often described as magical realism.
Awards & recognition
- Czech Medal of Merit, 1st class · 2016
- Annual award ACFK · 2008
- Czech Lion Award — Best Stage Design · 2008
- Cross of Pribina class II · 2003
- Czech Lion Award — Best Film Poster · 2000
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- Merited Artist of Czechoslovakia · 1988
- Czech Lion — Best Director · 1998 · nominated
- Golden Lion · 1989 · nominated
- Golden Lion · 1985 · nominated
- Golden Lion · 1983 · nominated
- Golden Lion · 1968 · nominated
