Jan Schmidt

Directing

Born January 3, 1934 — Died September 27, 2019

From Prague, Czechoslovakia [now Czech Republic]

Also known as Ян Шмидт, Я. Шмидт

Biography

Jan Schmidt was a Czech film director and actor, known for his work in Czechoslovak cinema. He directed several films between 1960 and 1995, including Late August at the Hotel Ozone (1967) and The Lanfier Colony (1969). Schmidt's films often delved into dystopian and post-apocalyptic themes, reflec...