Juraj Jakubisko
Known For: Directing
Gender: Male
Date of Birth: April 30, 1938
Day of Death: February 24, 2023 (85 years old)
Place of Birth: Kojšov, Czechoslovakia
Juraj Jakubisko (born 30 April 1938) is a Slovak film director. He often takes the dual role of cinematographer, and is often also credited as a screenplay writer as he usually co-writes or writes the scripts of his movies. In 2000 he was named Best Slovak Director of the 20th century by film critics and journalists. His work is often described as magical realism.
