Jirí Menzel
Jirí Menzel was a renowned Czech director born on February 23, 1938, whose work was pivotal in the Czech New Wave cinema movement. He graduated from the Film Academy in Prague in 1962 alongside notable figures such as Vera Chytilová and Jan Nemec, and his films often drew inspiration from literature, particularly the works of Bohumil Hrabal. Menzel's most famous film, 'Closely Watched Trains,' won an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 1968. His career was marked by both acclaim and adversity, especially after the 1968 Prague Spring when he faced a five-year filmmaking ban. Menzel continued to create significant works until his passing on September 5, 2020, leaving behind a legacy of charming, often bittersweet films that explore the complexities of human relationships.
Born on Feb 23, 1938 (87 years old)
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Hungary | 1 | 9.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 9,660,351 | 3,673 | $160,000 | 61$ |
| Totals | 1 | 9,660,351 | 3,673 | $160,000 | 61$ |
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Jirí Menzel was an Oscar-winning Czech director known for his contributions to the Czech New Wave cinema.
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