8.0
Movie
Directing
Bořivoj Zeman
- Born
- Died
- (aged 79)
- Birthplace
- Prague, Bohemia, Austria-Hungary [now Czech Republic]
- Credits
- 27 titles
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.
Signature work
Known For
8.0
Movie
7.2
Movie
The Proud Princess
5.8
Movie
A Christmas Dream
7.5
Movie
The Terribly Sad Princess
6.2
Movie
Almost King
7.0
Movie
The Phantom of Morrisville
6.9
Movie
Angel in the Mountains
7.6
Movie
Holiday with Angel
6.1
Movie
Revolution in Toyland
4.6
Movie
13th district
7.0
Movie
A Dead Man among the Living
7.5
Movie
Páté kolo u vozu
7.0
Movie
Nevíte o bytě?
8.5
Movie
The Young Lady from the Riverside
7.0
Movie
Women Offside
Movie
Bolek i Lolek Zimowe Wakacje
Movie
Pan Novák
Movie
La magie Karel Zeman
Crew credits 27
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | La magie Karel Zeman Film | Director |
| 1991 | Powrót Film | Director |
| 1977 | Almost King Film | Director, Screenplay, Story |
| 1971 | Women Offside Film | Story, Director |
| 1968 | The Terribly Sad Princess Film | Director, Screenplay, Story |
| 1966 | The Phantom of Morrisville Film | Director |
| 1963 | Bolek i Lolek Zimowe Wakacje Film | Director |
| 1960 | Nastupte, prosím! Film | Story, Screenplay, Director |
| 1959 | The Young Lady from the Riverside Film | Director, Screenplay |
| 1958 | Páté kolo u vozu Film | Story, Director, Screenplay, Screenstory |
| 1955 | Angel in the Mountains Film | Director |
| 1955 | Once Upon a Time, There Was a King... Film | Story, Director, Screenplay |
| 1954 | The colorful world of Otakar Nejedly Film | Screenplay |
| 1953 | Holiday with Angel Film | Screenplay, Director |
| 1952 | The Proud Princess Film | Screenplay, Director |
| 1951 | Kozie mlieko Film | Screenplay |
| 1949 | Pan Novák Film | Director, Screenplay |
| 1947 | Nevíte o bytě? Film | Screenplay, Director |
| 1947 | Revolution in Toyland Film | Story |
| 1947 | A Dead Man among the Living Film | Director, Screenplay |
| 1946 | Kdo je vinen? Film | Screenplay, Director |
| 1946 | Malá historie Film | Director, Story, Screenplay |
| 1946 | 13th district Film | First Assistant Director |
| 1945 | A Christmas Dream Film | Director, Story, Screenplay |
| 1945 | Tři knoflíky Film | Story, Screenplay, Director |
| 1943 | Všední událost Film | Director, Screenplay |
| 1942 | Nejvýnosnější prodej Film | Director, Screenplay |