Personal Info
Known ForDirecting
Born1934-09-04
BirthplacePrague, Czechoslovakia [now Czech Republic]
Jan Švankmajer
Directing
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.
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Notable Works
Prominent titles featuring Jan Švankmajer
Filmography
Acting (11)
2023
7.0
2022
Kunstkameraas Self
10.0
2020
Alchemical Furnaceas Himself
2018
5.0
2017
The Music of Zdeněk Liškaas Self
6.0
2017
6.0
2009
2001
Les Chimères des Švankmajeras Self
6.0
1992
The Magic Art of Jan Švankmajeras Himself
1990
Jan Švankmajer: The Animator of Pragueas Himself
8.0
Production & Directing (139)
2022
KunstkameraWriter
10.0
2022
KunstkameraDirector
10.0
2018
InsectDirector
5.6
2018
InsectScreenplay
5.6
2018
InsectArt Direction
5.6
2010
6.9
2010
Surviving Life (Theory and Practice)Production Design
6.9
2010
Surviving Life (Theory and Practice)Screenplay
6.9
2007
6.0
2007
10.0
6.0
2005
LunacyDirector
6.7
2005
LunacyScreenplay
6.7
2005
LunacyProduction Design
6.7
2003
7.6
2001
Little OtikScreenplay
7.0
2001
Little OtikStory
7.0
2001
Little OtikDirector
7.0
2001
Little OtikProducer
7.0
2001
Little OtikCostume Design
7.0
2001
Little OtikArt Direction
7.0
1996
Conspirators of PleasureDirector
6.7
1996
Conspirators of PleasureArt Direction
6.7
1996
Conspirators of PleasureProducer
6.7
1996
6.7
1996
Conspirators of PleasureScreenplay
6.7
1996
Conspirators of PleasureCostume Design
6.7
1996
FoodDirector
7.8
1996
FoodWriter
7.8
1996
FoodProduction Design
7.8
1994
FaustDirector
7.4
1994
FaustArt Direction
7.4
1994
FaustScreenplay
7.4
1994
FaustStory
7.4
1991
7.3
1991
The Death of Stalinism in BohemiaArt Direction
7.3
1991
7.3
1990
Darkness, Light, DarknessDirector
7.5
1990
Darkness, Light, DarknessScreenplay
7.5
1990
7.5
1990
Darkness, Light, DarknessArt Direction
7.5
1989
Animated Self-PortraitsWriter
6.1
1989
Animated Self-PortraitsDirector
6.1
1989
Meat LoveDirector
6.7
1989
FloraDirector
6.4
1989
Meat LoveArt Direction
6.7
1989
FloraArt Direction
6.4
1989
Meat LoveWriter
6.7
1989
FloraWriter
6.4
1988
AliceAuthor
7.4
1988
AliceDirector
7.4
1988
AliceProduction Design
7.4
1988
AliceWriter
7.4
1988
Virile GamesDirector
6.8
1988
Virile GamesArt Direction
6.8
1988
Virile GamesStory
6.8
1988
Virile GamesScreenplay
6.8
1986
Scalpel, PleaseArt Direction
7.6
1985
Barrandovské nokturno aneb Jak film tančil a zpívalArt Direction
8.0
1985
8.0
1984
The Three VeteransArt Direction
7.8
1984
The Three VeteransAnimation
7.8
1983
Down to the CellarDirector
6.8
1983
Down to the CellarScreenplay
6.8
1983
Down to the CellarStory
6.8
1983
Down to the CellarArt Direction
6.8
1983
The Pit, the Pendulum and HopeDirector
6.7
1983
The Pit, the Pendulum and HopeScreenplay
6.7
1983
The Pit, the Pendulum and HopeArt Direction
6.7
1983
6.7
1983
Dimensions of DialogueDirector
7.6
1983
7.6
1983
Dimensions of DialogueScreenplay
7.6
1983
Dimensions of DialogueArt Direction
7.6
1982
The Fall of the House of UsherDirector
5.8
1982
The Fall of the House of UsherScreenplay
5.8
1982
The Fall of the House of UsherArt Direction
5.8
1982
Ferat VampireSpecial Props
5.5
1981
The Mysterious Castle in the CarpathiansSpecial Props
6.0
1981
Visitors from the GalaxyArt Direction
4.7
1981
Blázni, vodníci a podvodníciTitle Designer
4.2
1980
Hodinářova svatební cesta korálovým mořemTitle Designer
8.0
1980
Hodinářova svatební cesta korálovým mořemArt Direction
8.0
1979
The Ninth HeartArt Direction
6.5
1979
The Ninth HeartTitle Designer
6.5
1978
Adela Has Not Had Supper YetArt Designer
7.5
1978
Adela Has Not Had Supper YetAnimation
7.5
1977
Castle of OtrantoDirector
6.8
1977
Castle of OtrantoStory
6.8
1977
Castle of OtrantoScreenplay
6.8
1972
Leonardo's DiaryDirector
6.5
1972
Moje první beneficeArt Direction
1972
Leonardo's DiaryScreenplay
6.5
1972
Leonardo's DiaryStory
6.5
1971
JabberwockyDirector
6.6
1971
JabberwockyArt Direction
6.6
1971
JabberwockyWriter
6.6
1970
The OssuaryDirector
6.9
1970
The OssuaryStory
6.9
1970
The OssuaryScreenplay
6.9
1969
A Quiet Week in the HouseDirector
6.1
1969
Don JuanDirector
6.9
1969
6.1
1969
A Quiet Week in the HouseScreenplay
6.1
1969
A Quiet Week in the HouseArt Direction
6.1
1969
Don JuanScreenplay
6.9
1968
The GardenDirector
7.2
1968
The GardenScreenplay
7.2
1968
Picnic with WeismannDirector
6.4
1968
Picnic with WeismannWriter
6.4
1968
Picnic with WeismannEditor
6.4
1968
The FlatDirector
7.2
1968
The FlatScreenplay
7.2
1968
The FlatStory
7.2
1968
The FlatArt Direction
7.2
1967
Natural History SuiteDirector
6.4
1967
Natural History SuiteScreenplay
6.4
1967
Natural History SuiteArt Direction
6.4
1967
6.4
1967
Et ceteraDirector
5.9
1967
Et ceteraArt Direction
5.9
1967
Et ceteraScreenplay
5.9
1967
Man and TechnologyEditor
6.7
1967
Man and TechnologyDirector
6.7
1967
Man and TechnologyWriter
6.7
1967
Man and TechnologyProducer
6.7
1966
Punch and JudyDirector
6.5
1966
Punch and JudyScreenplay
6.5
1966
Punch and JudyArt Direction
6.5
1965
A Game with StonesDirector
6.5
1965
A Game with StonesWriter
6.5
1965
J.S. Bach: Fantasia in G minorDirector
6.1
1965
J.S. Bach: Fantasia in G minorArt Direction
6.1
1965
6.1
1965
J.S. Bach: Fantasia in G minorScreenplay
6.1
1964
The Last TrickArt Direction
6.7
1964
The Last TrickStory
6.7
1964
The Last TrickScreenplay
6.7
1964
The Last TrickDirector
6.7