Jan Švankmajer

Jan Švankmajer (Czech: [ˈjan ˈʃvaŋkmajɛr]; born 4 September 1934) is a Czech filmmaker and artist whose work spans several media. He is a self-labeled surrealist known for his animations and features, which have greatly influenced other artists such as Terry Gilliam, the Brothers Quay, and many others.

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Jan Švankmajer
Birth dateSeptember 04, 1934
Birth place
Czechoslovakia , Prague
Spouse
Eva Švankmajerová

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