Acting

Jiří Kylián

Born March 21, 1947 (age 79)

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Known For

LeavingLeaving · 2011
Leaving
5.62011
MovieComedyDrama
A bitter sweet comedy that follows a highly appointed Chancellor who set to step down from his position after years of service to his country. With just two last days left to enjoy his palatial villa before he is finally evicted, his situation gradually goes from bad to worse.
The Return of the Prodigal SonThe Return of the Prodigal Son · 1967
The Return of the Prodigal Son
5.91967
MovieDrama
Engineer Jan Sebek (Jan Kacer) is undergoing treatment in a mental home after his unsuccessful attempt to commit suicide. His therapist, via discussions both with the patient and with people who know him, tries to find out what made the young and seemingly satisfied man decide to end his own life. Jan's pretty wife Jana (Jana Brejchová) claims not to know about anything but she is conducting an affair with a family friend, almost publicly and with the blessing of her parents.
Return to a Strange LandReturn to a Strange Land · 2026
Return to a Strange Land
2026
MovieDocumentary
In this nostalgic and yet dramatic documentary, choreographer Jiří Kylián creates a final work for his lifelong partner Sabine, a deeply personal performance that celebrates love, creation, and the ephemeral nature of life.
KAGUYAHIME: THE MOON PRINCESSKAGUYAHIME: THE MOON PRINCESS · 1994
KAGUYAHIME: THE MOON PRINCESS
1994
MovieMusicTV Movie
Acclaimed Dutch choreographer Jiri Kylian presents this dance interpretation of the classic Japanese folk tale of the Moon Princess, who descends to Earth hoping to bring peace, but whose beauty instead triggers jealousy and war.
L'Enfant et les sortilèges - Jiří KyliánL'Enfant et les sortilèges - Jiří Kylián · 1986
L'Enfant et les sortilèges - Jiří Kylián
1986
Movie
Ravel and Colette's fairy ballet choreographed and designed by Jiří Kylián. A seven year-old boy, grumpy and unwilling to do his homework, is scolded by his mother. In an outburst of anger, the young boy takes it out on every object around: a tea pot, a kettle, a book, a clock... until he slumps on an old armchair, worn-out. Suddenly, fantastic events happen. Objects come to life, animals start to chat, and they all plot revenge. Terrified, the young boy calls his mum, but gets no response. The creatures rush at the young boy. However a squirrel, hurt in the battle, is rescued by the child. Full of regrets, the creatures cease to torment the young boy, and forgive him for his past wrongdoings.

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L'Enfant et les sortilèges - Jiří KyliánL'Enfant et les sortilèges - Jiří Kylián · 1986
L'Enfant et les sortilèges - Jiří Kylián
1986
Movie
Ravel and Colette's fairy ballet choreographed and designed by Jiří Kylián. A seven year-old boy, grumpy and unwilling to do his homework, is scolded by his mother. In an outburst of anger, the young boy takes it out on every object around: a tea pot, a kettle, a book, a clock... until he slumps on an old armchair, worn-out. Suddenly, fantastic events happen. Objects come to life, animals start to chat, and they all plot revenge. Terrified, the young boy calls his mum, but gets no response. The creatures rush at the young boy. However a squirrel, hurt in the battle, is rescued by the child. Full of regrets, the creatures cease to torment the young boy, and forgive him for his past wrongdoings.

Choreographer