Jaroslav Papoušek, a renowned Czech film director and screenwriter, was born on April 12, 1929, and passed away on August 17, 1995. Prior to embarking on a career in filmmaking, Papoušek began his creative journey as a sculptor.
He then went on to collaborate with prominent film professionals, including Miloš Forman and Ivan Passer, as a screenwriter. Papoušek's involvement in screenwriting laid the foundation for his subsequent transition into directing. In 1968, he began directing his own screenplays, marking the beginning of his illustrious career as a film director.