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Birthplace
Prague, Czechoslovakia [now Czech Republic]
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Birthday
September 4, 1934Deathday
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Jan Švankmajer
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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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Jan Švankmajer awards and nominations
| Year | Category | Subcategory | Info | Movie/Tv Series |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Sun in a Net Awards, Slovakia | Winner Sun in a Net | Best Design Achievement (Nejlepsí výtvarné pocin) (Jan Svankmajer, Veronika Hrubá) | Surviving Life (Theory and Practice) |
| 2011 | Czech Lions | Winner Czech Lion | Best Art Direction (Nejlepsí výtvarné resení) (Jan Svankmajer) | Surviving Life (Theory and Practice) |
| 1995 | Czech Critics Awards | Winner Kristian | Best Animated Film (Nejlepsí Animovaný Snímek Roku) (Jan Svankmajer) | Faust |
| 1995 | Czech Lions | Winner Czech Lion | Best Design Achievement (Nejlepsí výtvarný pocin) (Jan Svankmajer, Eva Svankmajerová) | Faust |
| 1995 | Fantasporto | Winner International Fantasy Film Award | Best Special Effects (Jan Svankmajer) | Faust |
| 1994 | Karlovy Vary International Film Festival | Winner Special Prize of the Jury | (Jan Svankmajer) | Faust |
| 1989 | Annecy International Animated Film Festival | Winner Feature Film Award | Feature Film (Jan Svankmajer) | Alice |
| Year | Category | Subcategory | Info | Movie/Tv Series |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Czech Lions | Nominee Czech Lion | Best Director (Nejlepsí rezie) (Jan Svankmajer) | Surviving Life (Theory and Practice) |
| 1995 | Czech Lions | Nominee Czech Lion | Best Director (Nejlepsí rezie) (Jan Svankmajer) | Faust |
| 1995 | Czech Lions | Nominee Czech Lion | Best Screenplay (Nejlepsí scénár) (Jan Svankmajer) | Faust |
| 1995 | Fantasporto | Nominee International Fantasy Film Award | Best Film (Jan Svankmajer) | Faust |
| 1994 | Karlovy Vary International Film Festival | Nominee Crystal Globe | (Jan Svankmajer) | Faust |
| 1989 | Fantasporto | Nominee International Fantasy Film Award | Best Film (Jan Svankmajer) | Alice |
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