Biography
Jiří Menzel (Czech: [ˈjɪr̝iː ˈmɛntsl̩] 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. Menzel, a member of the Czech New Wave, became internationally famous in 1967, when his first feature film, Closely Watched Trains, won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. His controversial film Larks on a String was filmed in 1969, but was initially banned by the Czechoslovakian government. It was finally released in 1990 after the fall of the Communist regime. The film won the Golden Bear at the 40th Berlin International Film Festival. Menzel was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film again in 1986 with his dark comedy My Sweet Little Village. In 1987, he was a member of the jury at the 37th Berlin International Film Festival. In 1989 he was a member of the jury at the 16th Moscow International Film Festival. In 1995 he was a member of the jury at the 19th Moscow International Film Festival. He would be conferred with IIFA Lifetime Achievement Award in November 2013.
Acted in 60
2010s
- 2018
- 2012
2000s
- 2009
Operation Dunaj
Oskar Hazuka
- 2007
Teddy Bear
Romanuv otec
- 2006
Zimní víla
Komorí
- 2002
The Sunken Cemetery
Doktor Javorski
- 2001
As Rita Hayworth's Grandfather Loved
Pfarrer
1990s
- 1999
All My Loved Ones
Stein
- 1997
Pražský písničkář
TV
- 1996
Hospoda
MUDr. Prášek - psychiatr · 52 episodes
Franciska vasárnapjai
államtitkár
Draculův švagr
TV
- 1995
Vengeance Is Mine
Director
Too Loud A Solitude
Professor
Joint Venture
Prof. Adamec
- 1993
Everything I Like
Vasek
The Little Apocalypse
Stan
- 1991
The Elementary School
Gynecologist MUDr. Kalaban
- 1990
The Gentle Barbarian
Doktor
Martha and I
Doctor Benda
Strange Creatures
Movie
Larks on a String
Convict
1980s
- 1987
Run, He Is Coming!
Movie
Dámská jízda
Movie
- 1985
Albert
Dustojník
- 1983
Fandy ó Fandy
Movie
- 1982
Ferat Vampire
Dr. Marek
- 1981
Bulldogs and Cherries
Waiter
Heart Tremors
Movie
- 1980
Koportos
A pap
Blue Planet
Štěpán Pavlík
1970s
- 1979
Those Wonderful Movie Cranks
Movie
Minden szerdán
János - államtitkár
- 1978
The Apple Game
MUDr. Josef John
- 1977
30 Maidens and Pythagoras
profesor matematiky Ludolf
- 1972
Sechse kommen durch die Welt
Soldat
1960s
- 1969
- 1968
Crime in the Night Club
Klaun
Capricious Summer
Arnoštek
Dita Saxová
Herbert Lagus
- 1967
Windstorm
Movie
Hotel for Strangers
Pot-boy
The Return of the Prodigal Son
Jirí
- 1966
Closely Watched Trains
Dr. Brabec
Martin Speaking
Movie
Volejte Martina
Movie
Searching
Movie
Nobody Will Laugh
Movie
Pearls of the Deep
Cyclist (segment "Smrt pana Baltazara")
- 1965
If a Thousand Clarinets
Schulze
Courage for Every Day
Jarduv kolega
- 1964
A Place in the Crowd
(segment "Jak se kalí ocel")
Defendant
obhájce Frantisek Horácek
- 1962
Ceiling
Movie
Directed 28
2020s
- 2026
A Loaf of Bread
First Assistant Director
- 2020
Brouk v hlavě
Stage Director
2010s
- 2013
The Don Juans
Director
2000s
- 2007
- 2002
Ten Minutes Older: The Cello
Director
One Moment
Director
1990s
- 1994
The Life and Extraordinary Adventures of Private Ivan Chonkin
Director
- 1991
The Beggar's Opera
Director
- 1990
The End of Old Times
Director
Larks on a String
Director
Audience
Director
1980s
- 1986
Die Schokoladenschnüffler
Director
- 1985
- 1984
- 1981
1970s
- 1979
Those Wonderful Movie Cranks
Director
- 1976
Secluded, Near Woods
Director
- 1974
Who Looks for Gold?
Director
- 1971
Mandragora
Stage Director, Director
1960s
- 1968
Crime in the Night Club
Director
Capricious Summer
Director
- 1966
Closely Watched Trains
Director
Crime at the Girls School
Director
Pearls of the Deep
Director
- 1963
Something Different
First Assistant Director
Our Dear Mr. Foerster Died
Director
- 1961
Occasional Journal I
Director
- 1960
Blocks of Flats
Director
Wrote 17
2010s
- 2013
The Don Juans
Writer
2000s
- 2007
- 2002
Ten Minutes Older: The Cello
Screenplay
1990s
- 1991
The Beggar's Opera
Adaptation, Creative Producer, Screenplay
- 1990
The End of Old Times
Screenplay
Larks on a String
Screenplay
1980s
- 1984
- 1981
1970s
- 1979
Those Wonderful Movie Cranks
Screenplay
- 1974
Who Looks for Gold?
Screenplay
1960s
- 1968
Crime in the Night Club
Screenplay
Capricious Summer
Screenplay
- 1966
Closely Watched Trains
Screenplay
Crime at the Girls School
Screenplay
Pearls of the Deep
Screenplay
- 1963
Our Dear Mr. Foerster Died
Screenplay
- 1960
Blocks of Flats
Screenplay
Art department 1
2000s
- 2009
Operation Dunaj
Supervising Art Director
Other crew 1
1990s
- 1993
Helimadoe
Dramaturgy
Appearances10
2010s
- 2018
CzechMate: In Search of Jiří Menzel
Self
More Than Words
Self · 4 episodes
- 2016
To Make a Comedy Is No Fun
Self
The Wolf from Royal Vineyard Street
Self
- 2014
Bohumil Hrabal „Takže se stalo, že...“
self
2000s
- 2005
Pocta V+W
Self
- 2004
Daddy
Self
- 2000
Příběhy slavných
Self · 1 episode
1980s
- 1988
Veselé příhody z natáčení
Self · 1 episode