Juraj Jakubisko
Know for: Directing
Born: 1938-04-30
Place of birth: Kojšov, Czechoslovakia
Also know as:
Slávnosť osamelej palmy (2005)
The documentary tribute to the solitary director Elo Havetta (1938-1975), the author of only two feature films (Celebration in the Botanical Garden...
Kamera Stanislav Doršic alebo Ze Záhorá cez Kolibu do svjeta (2021)
CzechMate: In Search of Jiří Menzel (2018)
An epic exploration of the Czechoslovak New Wave cinema of the 1960s and 70s, structured around a series of conversations with one of its most...
The Feather Fairy (1985)
A fairy-tale about an old lady who takes care of snow and Jakub who does not fear death. It reflects the idea of people's longing for happiness, love...
The Feather Fairy (1985)
A fairy-tale about an old lady who takes care of snow and Jakub who does not fear death. It reflects the idea of people's longing for happiness, love...
Bathory: Countess of Blood (2008)
Bathory is based on the legends surrounding the life and deeds of Countess Elizabeth Bathory known as the greatest murderess in the history of...
Bathory: Countess of Blood (2008)
Bathory is based on the legends surrounding the life and deeds of Countess Elizabeth Bathory known as the greatest murderess in the history of...
The Prime of Life (1967)
Juraj, a Slovak artist living in Prague, takes stock in his life, realizing that his days pass without purpose. He lives a carefree life. But now he...
The Prime of Life (1967)
Juraj, a Slovak artist living in Prague, takes stock in his life, realizing that his days pass without purpose. He lives a carefree life. But now he...
Build a House, Plant a Tree (1980)
Juraj Jakubisko's first feature film after a forced nine-year-long break is a story about an unconventional man, Jozef Matúš. He...
Birds, Orphans and Fools (1969)
In the aftermath of war, two men and a woman begin acting more like children than adults, leading to tragedy.
Birds, Orphans and Fools (1969)
In the aftermath of war, two men and a woman begin acting more like children than adults, leading to tragedy.
Waiting for Godot (1966)
Jakubisko’s graduation work which examines the lives of young people on the eve of their joining the army for national service.
The Millennial Bee (1983)
A family saga taking place mostly in a small Slovak village over a period of thirty years (1887–1917). The first part captures the life of...
The Deserter and the Nomads (1968)
An apocalyptic story of three wars in three film tales encompassing the end of the WWI,WWII, as well as a vision of the world destroyed by nuclear...
An Ambiguous Report About the End of the World (1997)
Set over a two-decade period in a tiny Central European village, this drama not only chronicles a couple's tragic star-crossed love, it also serves...
The Deserter and the Nomads (1968)
An apocalyptic story of three wars in three film tales encompassing the end of the WWI,WWII, as well as a vision of the world destroyed by nuclear...
The Deserter and the Nomads (1968)
An apocalyptic story of three wars in three film tales encompassing the end of the WWI,WWII, as well as a vision of the world destroyed by nuclear...
The Drummer for the Red Cross (1977)
Colourful orphanage life.
Post Coitum (2004)
This adult comedy looks at the complex, intermingled sexual relationships between a bunch of diverse characters - a barmaid, a part-time prostitute,...
It's Better to Be Healthy and Wealthy than Poor and Sick (1992)
A satiric tragi-comedy about two women and their lover Robert who is an emigrant that keeps coming back. This film shows chaotic post-communist...
See You in Hell, Friends (1990)
As a car full of an assortment of characters rolls down an embankment and bursts into flames, the old driver says "See You in Hell, Friends." The...
It's Better to Be Healthy and Wealthy than Poor and Sick (1992)
A satiric tragi-comedy about two women and their lover Robert who is an emigrant that keeps coming back. This film shows chaotic post-communist...
Birds, Orphans and Fools (1969)
In the aftermath of war, two men and a woman begin acting more like children than adults, leading to tragedy.
Sitting on a Branch, Enjoying Myself (1989)
Pepe and Prengel, returning from war, meet Ester and both fall in love with the girl and live together in a deserted house. Fanatic communist,...
Sitting on a Branch, Enjoying Myself (1989)
Pepe and Prengel, returning from war, meet Ester and both fall in love with the girl and live together in a deserted house. Fanatic communist,...
The Hall of Lost Steps (1964)
In a series of juxtaposed images and sounds, Jaromil Jireš comments on the tragic premature death of thousands as well as their posterity due...
Freckled Max and the Spooks (1987)
A parody of Frankensteinian stories. It is a story of a little boy, an orphan who arrives at the Castle of Count Frankenstein - a world inhabited by...
The Deserter and the Nomads (1968)
An apocalyptic story of three wars in three film tales encompassing the end of the WWI,WWII, as well as a vision of the world destroyed by nuclear...
Bathory: Countess of Blood (2008)
Bathory is based on the legends surrounding the life and deeds of Countess Elizabeth Bathory known as the greatest murderess in the history of...
A Rosy Story (1990)
After her mother had passed, Darinka lives with her grandma. In her fantasy she lives her own version of Sleeping Beauty. Her musical talent helps...
A Rosy Story (1990)
After her mother had passed, Darinka lives with her grandma. In her fantasy she lives her own version of Sleeping Beauty. Her musical talent helps...
Bathory: Countess of Blood (2008)
Bathory is based on the legends surrounding the life and deeds of Countess Elizabeth Bathory known as the greatest murderess in the history of...
Three Bags of Cement and a Live Rooster (1978)
Three Bags of Cement and a Live Rooster (1978)
Three Bags of Cement and a Live Rooster (1978)
Post Coitum (2004)
This adult comedy looks at the complex, intermingled sexual relationships between a bunch of diverse characters - a barmaid, a part-time prostitute,...
The Millennial Bee (1983)
A family saga taking place mostly in a small Slovak village over a period of thirty years (1887–1917). The first part captures the life of...
An Ambiguous Report About the End of the World (1997)
Set over a two-decade period in a tiny Central European village, this drama not only chronicles a couple's tragic star-crossed love, it also serves...
An Ambiguous Report About the End of the World (1997)
Set over a two-decade period in a tiny Central European village, this drama not only chronicles a couple's tragic star-crossed love, it also serves...
An Ambiguous Report About the End of the World (1997)
Set over a two-decade period in a tiny Central European village, this drama not only chronicles a couple's tragic star-crossed love, it also serves...
The Feather Fairy - Two Worlds (2023)
Lukáš, Alžbetka's son, takes off into the world looking for happiness and love. His godmother, the celestial Lady Winter, keeps an...
The Feather Fairy - Two Worlds (2023)
Lukáš, Alžbetka's son, takes off into the world looking for happiness and love. His godmother, the celestial Lady Winter, keeps an...
Wild Flowers (2000)
Seven seemingly unconnected fairy tales - glued together only by folklore, mood, color and light - make up this Czech collection of visual poetry....
The Feather Fairy - Two Worlds (2023)
Lukáš, Alžbetka's son, takes off into the world looking for happiness and love. His godmother, the celestial Lady Winter, keeps an...
Waiting for Godot (1966)
Jakubisko’s graduation work which examines the lives of young people on the eve of their joining the army for national service.
The Hall of Lost Steps (1964)
In a series of juxtaposed images and sounds, Jaromil Jireš comments on the tragic premature death of thousands as well as their posterity due...
Painted on Wood (1979)
A musical fairy tale about children's dreams using the works of painter Ondrej Zimka.
Tři pohádky (1970)
A fairy tale TV movie. The first feature-length film by Juraj Jakubisko.
See You in Hell, Friends (1990)
As a car full of an assortment of characters rolls down an embankment and bursts into flames, the old driver says "See You in Hell, Friends." The...
See You in Hell, Friends (1990)
As a car full of an assortment of characters rolls down an embankment and bursts into flames, the old driver says "See You in Hell, Friends." The...
Post Coitum (2004)
This adult comedy looks at the complex, intermingled sexual relationships between a bunch of diverse characters - a barmaid, a part-time prostitute,...