Evald Schorm
Biography: At one time, Czech director Evald Schorm was known as "the conscience of the Czech New Wave" and was known for using film to promote notions of compassion, equality, and individualism in the face of social structure. Originally an opera singer, the Prague native studied filmmaking at the prestigious F.A.M.U. between 1957 and 1962. He went on to create documentaries with the Documentary Film Studio in Prague. Schorm also worked as a film actor. Following the Soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia, the Communist government repressed his films. Still, Schorm remained in Czechoslovakia and directed opera, stage plays, and sometimes television shows. He returned to feature filmmaking in the late '80s, but died of heart failure in 1988.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: December 15, 1931
Deathday: December 14, 1988
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Known For
The Joke
1969-02-28
The Joke
Overview: In the 1950s, Ludvik Jahn was expelled from the Communist Party and the University by his fellow students, because of a politically incorrect note he sent to his girlfriend. Fifteen years later, he tries to get his revenge by seducing Helena, the wife of one of his accusers.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: cs
Release Date: 1969-02-28
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A Report on the Party and the Guests
1966-12-30
A Report on the Party and the Guests
Overview: A picnic is rudely transformed into a lesson in political hierarchy when a handful of mysterious authority figures show up.
Genres: Drama Comedy
Original Language: cs
Release Date: 1966-12-30
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Hotel for Strangers
1967-03-24
Hotel for Strangers
Overview: A gifted poet checks into a Gothic hotel in hopes of meeting the woman with whom he has long been enamored. He is surrounded by a variety of offbeat characters like the hefty homosexual cook, shadowy clerks, snooty waiters, and valets prone to violence. He finally meets the woman of his dreams only to lose her and ultimately meet with tragedy.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: cs
Release Date: 1967-03-24
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Landscape with Furniture
1987-03-01
Landscape with Furniture
Overview: The story of a music academy student Zdenek, who meets a charming girl, and without realizing also gets a son with her. Dealing with such a situation is not easy, especially when one day the child's mother disappears. Twenty year old Zdenek faces a serious decision. Although he is aware that a child may endanger his studies and perhaps even future career, he refuses to entrust him to the care of the state institution.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: cs
Release Date: 1987-03-01
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Bastion Promenade Seventy Four
1974-06-05
Bastion Promenade Seventy Four
Overview: Mr. Dezső and Rezső are selecting the heroes for their new operetta. They represent different tastes and styles, and keep arguing about the casting of the four men and four women.
Genres: Drama Comedy
Original Language: hu
Release Date: 1974-06-05
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An Occasion to Speak
1966-09-28
An Occasion to Speak
Overview: Documentary about the film academy in Prague and the Czech Film in 1965.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: de
Release Date: 1966-09-28
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Ilda
1984-01-01
Ilda
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: sk
Release Date: 1984-01-01
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Escape Home
1980-10-17
Escape Home
Overview: A twelve-year-old is looking for his biological parents after discovering the fact that he was adopted.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: cs
Release Date: 1980-10-17
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Hotel for Strangers
1967-03-24
Hotel for Strangers
Overview: A gifted poet checks into a Gothic hotel in hopes of meeting the woman with whom he has long been enamored. He is surrounded by a variety of offbeat characters like the hefty homosexual cook, shadowy clerks, snooty waiters, and valets prone to violence. He finally meets the woman of his dreams only to lose her and ultimately meet with tragedy.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: cs
Release Date: 1967-03-24
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