A renowned film director, producer, and writer, he boasts an impressive educational background, having graduated from the prestigious Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts in Bratislava.
Throughout his illustrious career, he has garnered widespread recognition for his trilogy of films centered around the remarkable story of British rescuer Sir Nicholas Winton. These films, including "All My Loved Ones" (1999),"Nicholas Winton - The Power of Good" (2002),and "Nicky's Family" (2011),have received numerous accolades, cementing his status as a master storyteller.
In addition to his work on the Winton trilogy, he has also directed a film paying tribute to his mother, the esteemed photographer Zuzana Minacova, titled "Through the Eyes of the Photographer" (2015). This poignant documentary has further solidified his reputation as a filmmaker capable of crafting compelling, emotionally resonant narratives.
His impressive body of work has been recognized with an astonishing 70+ awards and nominations, including the prestigious International Emmy Award for outstanding documentary program. Other notable accolades include the Best Documentary prize at the Montreal World Film Festival, the Audience Award at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, the Czech Lion for Best Czech Documentary, the Audio-Visual Memory Award at the Jerusalem Film Festival, the Prix Italia's special Signis Award, the FIAT/IFTA Archive Achievement Award for best use of archives from the British Film Institute in London, the Christopher Award in New York, the Grand Prix at the International Film Festival Sedona in the USA, and the Jury Award at the Troia International Film Festival in Portugal.
