Pavel Juráček

Pavel Juráček (Czech: [ˈpavɛl ˈjuraːtʃɛk]; 2 August 1935 20 May 1989,) was a Czech screenwriter and film director who studied at FAMU.[1] Juráček started as a screenwriter for many Czech New Wave movies until he became a director. He worked in Prague at the Barrandov film studios; however after his satirical movie Case for a Rookie Hangman (1970) was shelved, he was fired from Barrandov and wasn't allowed to make movies anymore.[2]

Pavel Juráček
Born(1935-08-02)August 2, 1935
DiedMay 20, 1989(1989-05-20) (aged 53)
NationalityCzech
OccupationScreenwriter and director
Years active1961-1970

Filmography

Director

Screenwriter only

References

  1. "Pavel Jurácek Season 2006". BBC. February 2006. Retrieved 21 September 2013.
  2. "Pavel Juráček". Filmový přehled (in Czech).


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