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Jaromil Jireš

Jaromil Jireš

Director & actor · born 10 December 1935 · Bratislava, Czechoslovakia [now Slovak Republic]

Jaromil Jireš (December 10, 1935 – October 24, 2001) was a director associated with the Czechoslovak New Wave movement. His 1963 film The Cry was entered into the 1964 Cannes Film Festival. It is often described as the first film of the Czechoslovak New Wave, a movement known for its dark humor, use of non-professional actors, and "art-cinema realism".

Where to start: Valerie and Her Week of Wonders (1970).

As director 38

As actor 2

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Jaromil Jireš movie?

By viewer score, Valerie and Her Week of Wonders (1970) at 7.0/10.

What are Jaromil Jireš’s most popular movies?

Valerie and Her Week of Wonders, The Joke.

How many movies has Jaromil Jireš made?

40 films on TMDB, 38 as director, 2 as actor.

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