Director
Bořivoj Zeman
Born 1912 · Prague, Bohemia, Austria-Hungary [now Czech Republic]
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. Zeman's work continues to be celebrated for its enduring appeal and influence on the genre.
Directed

Once Upon a Time, There Was a King...
Director · 1955

The Proud Princess
Director · 1952

The Terribly Sad Princess
Director · 1968

Holiday with Angel
Director · 1953

The Phantom of Morrisville
Director · 1966

The Young Lady from the Riverside
Director · 1959

Angel in the Mountains
Director · 1955

A Christmas Dream
Director · 1945

Almost King
Director · 1977

Páté kolo u vozu
Director · 1958

A Dead Man among the Living
Director · 1947

Nevíte o bytě?
Director · 1947

Women Offside
Director · 1971
Tři knoflíky
Director · 1945

13th district
First Assistant Director · 1946
Powrót
Director · 1991

Pan Novák
Director · 1949
Nastupte, prosím!
Director · 1960
Writing

Once Upon a Time, There Was a King...
Story · 1955

The Proud Princess
Screenplay · 1952

The Terribly Sad Princess
Screenplay · 1968

Holiday with Angel
Screenplay · 1953

The Young Lady from the Riverside
Screenplay · 1959

A Christmas Dream
Story · 1945

Almost King
Screenplay · 1977

Páté kolo u vozu
Story · 1958

A Dead Man among the Living
Screenplay · 1947
Revolution in Toyland
Story · 1947

Nevíte o bytě?
Screenplay · 1947

Women Offside
Story · 1971