Bořivoj Zeman
Personal Info
Known for
Directing
Gender
Male
Birthday
1912-03-06
Day of Death
1991-12-23 (79 years old)
Place of Birth
Prague, Bohemia, Austria-Hungary [now Czech Republic]
Bořivoj Zeman
Biography
Bořivoj Zeman was a Czech film director and screenwriter, celebrated for his contributions to Czech cinema, particularly in the comedy and fairy tale genres. Originally a clerk by profession, he began his career by writing short film scripts for himself. Zeman directed several notable films, including The Proud Princess (1952), Holiday with Angel (1952), and The Incredibly Sad Princess (1968). His films are known for their humor, charm, and imaginative storytelling, contributing significantly to the cultural landscape of Czech cinema. Zeman's work continues to be celebrated for its enduring appeal and influence on the genre.
Known For
Crew
(2015)
La magie Karel Zeman
Director
(1991)
Powrót
Director
(1977)
Almost King
Director, Story, Screenplay
(1971)
Women Offside
Story, Director
(1968)
The Terribly Sad Princess
Screenplay, Director, Story
(1966)
The Phantom of Morrisville
Director
(1963)
Bolek i Lolek Zimowe Wakacje
Director
(1960)
Nastupte, prosím!
Screenplay, Story, Director
(1959)
The Young Lady from the Riverside
Director, Screenplay
(1958)
Páté kolo u vozu
Story, Director, Screenplay, Screenstory
(1955)
Angel in the Mountains
Director
(1955)
Once Upon a Time, There Was a King...
Story, Director, Screenplay
(1954)
The colorful world of Otakar Nejedly
Screenplay
(1953)
Holiday with Angel
Screenplay, Director
(1953)
Sníh a smích
Director
(1952)
The Proud Princess
Screenplay, Director
(1951)
Kozie mlieko
Screenplay
(1949)
Pan Novák
Director, Screenplay
(1948)
Ślepy tor
Director
(1947)
A Dead Man among the Living
Director, Screenplay
(1947)
Nevíte o bytě?
Screenplay, Director
(1947)
(1946)
13th district
First Assistant Director
(1946)
Kdo je vinen?
Screenplay, Director
(1946)
Malá historie
Screenplay, Director, Story
(1945)
A Christmas Dream
Director, Screenplay, Story
(1944)
Tři knoflíky
Story, Director, Screenplay
(1943)
Všední událost
Director, Screenplay
(1942)
Nejvýnosnější prodej
Screenplay, Director