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Jan Svěrák

  • Birth: February 6, 1965
  • Age: 60
  • Czechia

Jan Svěrák (Czech pronunciation: [ˈjan ˈsvjɛraːk]) (born 6 February 1965 in Žatec) is a Czech film director. He is the son of screenwriter and actor Zdeněk Svěrák. He studied documentary filmmaking at FAMU. He and his films have received many awards, including the Academy Award, Crystal Globe, Golde... More

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nominations

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winning rate

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wins

Academy Awards

Edition Year Award Movie Status
69th edition 1997 Best International Feature Film Kolya Winner
64th edition 1992 Best International Feature Film The Elementary School
Edition Year Award Movie Status
50th edition 1997 Best International Feature Film Kolya

Venice Film Festival

Edition Year Award Movie Status
53rd edition 1996 Special Mention Kolya Winner

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