Bořivoj Zeman
Born: 1912-03-06 in Prague, Bohemia, Austria-Hungary [now Czech Republic]
Died: 1991-12-23
Known For: Directing
Biography
Bořivoj Zeman was a Czech film director and screenwriter, celebrated for his contributions to Czech cinema, particularly in the comedy and fairy tale genres. Originally a clerk by profession, he began his career by writing short film scripts for himself. Zeman directed several notable films, including The Proud Princess (1952), Holiday with Angel (1952), and The Incredibly Sad Princess (1968). His films are known for their humor, charm, and imaginative storytelling, contributing significantly to the cultural landscape of Czech cinema. Zeman's work continues to be celebrated for its enduring appeal and influence on the genre.
Filmography
2015
- La magie Karel Zeman ... (Director)
1991
- Powrót ... (Director)
1977
- Almost King ... (Director)
1971
- Women Offside ... (Story)
1968
- The Terribly Sad Princess ... (Screenplay)
1966
- The Phantom of Morrisville ... (Director)
1963
- Bolek i Lolek Zimowe Wakacje ... (Director)
1960
- Nastupte, prosím! ... (Screenplay)
1959
- The Young Lady from the Riverside ... (Director)
1958
- Páté kolo u vozu ... (Story)
1955
- Once Upon a Time, There Was a King... ... (Story)
- Angel in the Mountains ... (Director)
1954
- The colorful world of Otakar Nejedly ... (Screenplay)
1953
- Holiday with Angel ... (Screenplay)
1952
- The Proud Princess ... (Screenplay)
1951
- Kozie mlieko ... (Screenplay)
1949
- Pan Novák ... (Director)
1948
- Ślepy tor ... (Director)
1947
- Revolution in Toyland ... (Story)
- Nevíte o bytě? ... (Screenplay)
- A Dead Man among the Living ... (Director)
1946
- 13th district ... (First Assistant Director)
- Kdo je vinen? ... (Screenplay)
- Malá historie ... (Screenplay)
1945
- A Christmas Dream ... (Director)
- Tři knoflíky ... (Story)
1943
- Všední událost ... (Director)
1942
- Nejvýnosnější prodej ... (Screenplay)