Jan Švankmajer
Born: 1934-09-04
Birthplace: Prague, Czechoslovakia [now Czech Republic]
Biography
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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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Known For
Little Otik
The Mysterious Castle in the Carpathians
Alice
Faust
The Three Veterans
Virile Games
Castle of Otranto
Hugh Cornwell: Another Kind of Love
Adela Has Not Had Supper Yet
Conspirators of Pleasure
Top Movie Credits
Little Otik
Art Direction
The Mysterious Castle in the Carpathians
Special Props
Alice
Writer
Faust
Story
The Three Veterans
Animation
Virile Games
Screenplay
Castle of Otranto
Screenplay
Hugh Cornwell: Another Kind of Love
Production Design
Adela Has Not Had Supper Yet
Animation
Conspirators of Pleasure
Costume Design