Václav Kadrnka

Václav Kadrnka is a Czech screenwriter and film director.

Václav Kadrnka
Born (1973-09-10) 10 September 1973
Gottwaldov, Czechoslovakia
NationalityCzech
Occupation(s)Screenwriter, film director

Early life and career

Kadrnka was born on 10 September 1973 in Gottwaldov, Czechoslovakia (today Zlín, Czech Republic). In 1981, he moved with his family to the United Kingdom, where he studied theatre. In 2010, he made his debut with the film Eighty Letters, which was premiered at the 61st Berlin International Film Festival and received major awards.[1]

In 2017, his film Little Crusader, won Grand Prix for best film Crystal Globe at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival and Czech Film Critics' Award for Best Director.[2][3]

In 2021, Kadrnka received IFFI Best Director Award for his drama film, Saving One Who Was Dead.[4]

Selected filmography

References
  1. "Karlovy Vary 2017: Matouše, který ztvárnil roli malého křižáčka, jsem objevil v tramvaji, říká režisér Václav Kadrnka". Informuji.cz (in Czech). Retrieved 2023-08-06.
  2. "Ve Varech po 15 letech zvítězil český film, Křižáček Václava Kadrnky". Deník.cz (in Czech). 2017-07-08. Retrieved 2023-08-06.
  3. Garufi, Sergio (2017-07-10). "Karlovy Vary: Václav Kadrnka's Little Crusader wins the Crystal Globe". Mercato Internazionale Audiovisivo. Retrieved 2023-08-06.
  4. "IFFI 52, 011: Japan's Ring Wandering bags Golden Peacock, Czech Director Václav Kadrnka gets Silver as Best Director, for Saving". filmfestivals.com. 2021-12-01. Retrieved 2023-08-06.
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