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Dimitrij Plichta

Born May 21, 1922 · České Budějovice, Czechoslovakia [now Czech Republic]

Died August 10, 2004 · aged 82

Dimitrij Plichta was a Czech-born Slovak film director, screenwriter, and writer, recognized for his contributions to Czechoslovak cinema. He studied at a gymnasium and conservatory in Brno, and after World War II, pursued aesthetics at the Faculty of Arts at Charles University in Prague. Plichta began his career as a radio director before transitioning to film. From 1949 to 1970, he directed doc…

Known For

The Sheriff Behind BarsThe Sheriff Behind Bars · 1966
The Sheriff Behind Bars
★ 4.51966
MovieDrama
A dramatic story from the setting of a youth de tention center. Youngster Jakub, out of delusory solidarity, gets convicted of theft and goes to prison in place ofthe "sheriff" of his gang. He naively hopes that the sheriff will appreciate his gesture and leaves the stolen goods in a safe hideaway to later divide them fairly among the gang members. This conviction gives Jakub the strength to endure the unbearable conditions in the center. But reality is often much harsher than naive ideals and hollow relations in the gang.
I Wouldn't Leave Tereza for Any Other GirlI Wouldn't Leave Tereza for Any Other Girl · 1976
I Wouldn't Leave Tereza for Any Other Girl
★ 6.51976
MovieFamily
An animal lover father brings home a cuddlesome female chimp named Tereza from his latest around the world and adopts her as a pet...
Láska neláskaváLáska neláskavá · 1969
Láska neláskavá
★ 8.01969
MovieDrama
A tragic story of two young people who are in the precious moments of first emotional flare deeply disappointed by the shallow feelings of their parents as well as their relatives and friends.
Cézar a detektíviCézar a detektívi · 1968
Cézar a detektívi
★ 7.01968
MovieFamilyComedy
A comedic story about little Jurek, who, with the help of his aunt, unsuccessfully tries to hide the circus pony Cézar from the circus workers and a fake private detective. However, he does not find understanding for his attempt even from his own parents, who, in the rush of everyday worries, do not devote much time to him.

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