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Biography
Juraj 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.
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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
