Juraj Herz
  • Birthplace

    Kezmarok, Czechoslovakia [now Slovakia]

  • Birthday
    September 4, 1934

    Deathday
    April 8, 2018

Juraj Herz

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Juraj Herz (4 September 1934 – 9 April 2018) was a Czech film director, actor, and scenic designer who was born when Kežmarok was a part of Czechoslovakia. He has directed for both film and television; and in the latter capacity, he has directed episodes of a joint French-Czech television series based on the Maigret novels of Georges Simenon. His 1971 film Petrolejové lampy, was entered into the 1972 Cannes Film Festival. His 1976 film Den pro mou lásku was entered into the 27th Berlin International Film Festival.

He died on 9 April 2018, aged 83.

Juraj Herz awards and nominations
Year Category Subcategory Info Movie/Tv Series
1982 Fantasporto Winner International Fantasy Film Award - Special Mention (Juraj Herz) Beauty and the Beast
1979 Sitges - Catalonian International Film Festival Winner Medalla Sitges en Oro de Ley Best Director (Juraj Herz) Beauty and the Beast
Year Category Subcategory Info Movie/Tv Series
1983 Fantasporto Nominee International Fantasy Film Award Best Film (Juraj Herz) Ferat Vampire
1982 Chicago International Film Festival Nominee Gold Hugo Best Feature (Juraj Herz) Ferat Vampire
1982 Fantasporto Nominee International Fantasy Film Award Best Film (Juraj Herz) Beauty and the Beast
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