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Jiří Menzel
Jiří Menzel was a Czech film director, theatre director, actor, and screenwriter. His films often combine a humanistic view of the world with sarcasm and provocative cinematography. Some of these films are adapted from works by Czech writers such as Bohumil Hrabal and Vladislav Vančura.
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entertainment · Czech film director (1938–2020) · actor · film director · pedagogue · writer · screenwriter · theatre director · theatre manager · playwright · director · also Jiří Menzel, Jiri Menzel, Menzel
Born 23 February 1938 · Died 5 September 2020 · Q352030
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2026· 11 entries
SPEEDWEEK.com: Porsche ace Nico Menzel to race for Boutsen VDS at the Nürburgring
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People.com: Idina Menzel Calls Elsa ‘a Good Role Model for Me’ in “Frozen 3”: ‘She’s Not Apologizing for Who She Is’ (Exclusive)
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EDGE Media Network: Idina Menzel Says Elsa Is A “Good Role Model for Me” in 'Frozen 3'
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Playbill: See Idina Menzel Discuss New Film Don't Say Good Luck With Star Sunny Sandler
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Mshale: Sesame Street: Idina Menzel And Tay Diggs: Allergic The New York Times (NYS1KnxZhB)
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AOL.com: “Frozen” Stars Idina Menzel, Kristen Bell and Josh Gad Reunite to Preview Third Film — and Ice Out Technical Difficulties
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The Prague Reporter: ‘My Sweet Little Village’ at 40: Jiří Menzel’s classic remains the definitive portrait of Czech village life
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Billboard: ‘Frozen 3’ Stars Kristen Bell, Idina Menzel & Josh Gad Tease New Music at D23
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Mshale: Enchanted Extended Ending (feat. Idina Menzel And James Marsden!) RESTORED Into The Film! Tusciaweb (FaExhQgV84)
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People.com: ‘Frozen 3’: Idina Menzel, Kristen Bell, Josh Gad Reunite at D23 to Preview Film
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2023· 1 entry
Moviefone: CzechMate: In Search of Jiří Menzel - Where to Watch
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2020· 5 entries
Česká televize: Komedie není legrace - Jiří Menzel
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Vanity Fair: Oscar-Winning Czech Film Director Jiří Menzel Dies at Age 82
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ABC: Muere Jirí Menzel, ganador del Oscar por «Trenes rigurosamente vigilados»
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Variety: Jiri Menzel, Oscar-Winning Czech Director, Dies at 82
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Died 2020-09-05.
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2018· 2 entries
Awarded Master Prix (2018).
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Awarded Sun in a Net Award for Best Actor in Leading Role (2018).
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2017· 2 entries
Cineuropa: Peter Simonischek meets Oscar-winning director Jiří Menzel in The Interpreter
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“Dearest Jirka, I thank you for each and single day I could spend with you. Each was extraordinary. I am also grateful to you for the last three years, as hard as they were,”
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2013· 1 entry
Won Artis Bohemiae Amicis Medal (2013).
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2006· 1 entry
Awarded Czech Lion for Best Director (2006).
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2004· 1 entry
Awarded Commander with Star of the Order of Merit of Hungary (2004).
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1996· 2 entries
Awarded Czech Lion Award for Unique Contribution to Czech Film (1996).
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Won Czech Medal of Merit (1996).
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1995· 1 entry
Was a member of the jury at the 19th Moscow International Film Festival
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1990· 1 entry
Won Golden Bear for Larks on a String (1990).
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1989· 1 entry
Was a member of the jury at the 16th Moscow International Film Festival
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1987· 1 entry
Was a member of the jury at the 37th Berlin International Film Festival
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1986· 1 entry
With his dark comedy My Sweet Little Village
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1969· 1 entry
But was banned by the government censors
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1968· 1 entry
Awarded Crystal Globe (1968).
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1938· 2 entries
Born 1938-02-23.
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To Josef Menzel and Božena Jindřichová
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