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Director
Bořivoj Zeman
- Born March 6, 1912 in Prague, Bohemia, Austria-Hungary [now Czech Republic]
- Died December 23, 1991
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.
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Zeman's work continues to be celebrated for its enduring appeal and influence on the genre.
Known for
Once Upon a Time, There Was a King...1955
The Proud Princess1952
A Christmas Dream1945
The Terribly Sad Princess1968
Almost King1977
The Phantom of Morrisville1966
Angel in the Mountains1955
Holiday with Angel1953
Filmography
- 2015La magie Karel ZemanFilmDirector
- 1991PowrótFilmDirector
- 1977Almost KingFilmDirector, Story, Screenplay
- 1971Women OffsideFilmStory, Director
- 1968The Terribly Sad PrincessFilmDirector, Screenplay, Story
- 1966The Phantom of MorrisvilleFilmDirector
- 1963Bolek i Lolek Zimowe WakacjeFilmDirector
- 1960Nastupte, prosím!FilmDirector, Story, Screenplay
- 1959The Young Lady from the RiversideFilmScreenplay, Director
- 1958Páté kolo u vozuFilmStory, Director, Screenplay, Screenstory
- 1955Once Upon a Time, There Was a King...FilmStory, Director, Screenplay
- 1955Angel in the MountainsFilmDirector
- 1954The colorful world of Otakar NejedlyFilmScreenplay
- 1953Holiday with AngelFilmScreenplay, Director
- 1952The Proud PrincessFilmDirector, Screenplay
- 1951Kozie mliekoFilmScreenplay
- 1949Pan NovákFilmDirector, Screenplay
- 1947Revolution in ToylandFilmStory
- 1947A Dead Man among the LivingFilmDirector, Screenplay
- 1947Nevíte o bytě?FilmDirector, Screenplay
- 194613th districtFilmFirst Assistant Director
- 1946Kdo je vinen?FilmDirector, Screenplay
- 1946Malá historieFilmDirector, Story, Screenplay
- 1945A Christmas DreamFilmDirector, Story, Screenplay
- 1945Tři knoflíkyFilmDirector, Story, Screenplay
- 1943Všední událostFilmDirector, Screenplay
- 1942Nejvýnosnější prodejFilmDirector, Screenplay