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Birthplace
Kezmarok, Czechoslovakia [now Slovakia]
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Birthday
September 4, 1934Deathday
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 |
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| 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 |
Juraj Herz is known for...