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Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Jan Švankmajer (born 4 September 1934) is a Czech surrealist artist and filmmaker. His work spans several media. He is known for his surreal animations and features, which have greatly influenced other artists such as Tim Burton, Terry Gilliam, the Brothers Quay, and many others. Description above from the Wikipedia article Jan Švankmajer, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Awards & recognition
- Czech Lion Award — Best Stage Design · 2010
- Annual award ACFK · 2008
- Czech Lion Award — Best Stage Design · 2001
- Czech Lion Award — Unique Contribution to Czech Film · 1994
Filmography5 titles
Adela Has Not Had Supper Yet
1978Animation, Art Designer
1978Animation, Art Designer
Faust
1994Art Direction, Director, Screenplay, Story
1994Art Direction, Director, Screenplay, Story
Alice
1988Author, Director, Production Design, Writer
1988Author, Director, Production Design, Writer
The Mysterious Castle in the Carpathians
1981Special Props
1981Special Props
Visitors from the Galaxy
1981Art Direction
1981Art Direction