Zdeněk Svěrák, playwright, screenwriter, actor, lyricist and co-founder of the Jára Cimrman Theatre, celebrated his ninetieth birthday on Saturday, March 28. This significant milestone became an occasion for nationwide recognition of his contribution to Czech culture, which he has shaped for more than six decades. denikn.cz ↗
The celebration took place on an extraordinary scale. Czech Television prepared a retrospective of his works comprising twenty programs across various genres and formats. Czech Radio broadcast a live transmission of the festive program from the Jára Cimrman Theatre, which was additionally screened by a hundred Czech cinemas. In this way, the celebrations reached millions of viewers and listeners. idnes.cz ↗
Czech President Petr Pavel also joined in congratulating the jubilarian. Svěrák has become one of the most influential figures on the Czech cultural scene, one who has shaped the thinking and entertainment of generations. Although he is approaching ninety, he still performs at the Jára Cimrman Theatre, albeit to a limited extent. In some roles he already has an alternate secured, which allows performances to continue even without his participation. zpravy.aktualne.cz ↗
In addition to his theatrical engagements, Svěrák is also working on writing a new book of short stories. His body of work includes not only classic theater plays featuring the character of Jára Cimrman, but also acclaimed film screenplays, including the Oscar-winning film Kolya. Svěrák's influence on Czech culture extends beyond theater and film — his work is credited with the ability to unite generations of viewers through shared laughter and deeper reflection on Czech reality. denik.cz ↗
Zdeněk Svěrák celebrates his 90th birthday, Czech culture honors him with live broadcasts
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TELEVIZIONÁŘ: Svěrákova devadesátka? Místo dortu dvacet pořadů včetně písní
idnes.cz
| 08:21 28.03.
Stěrače stírají! Zdeněk Svěrák slaví 90, jeho filmové scény s auty baví dodnes
denik.cz
| 06:58 28.03.
Se Zdeňkem se shodneme, že nejlepší je Záskok. Devadesát čeká i Miloně Čepelku
idnes.cz
| 23:13 27.03.
Svěrák není úplně hodnej. Jdou si pro potlesk. Chaun naložil Milionu chvilek
parlamentnilisty.cz
| 10:31 27.03.
Zdeněk Svěrák slaví 90. narozeniny: Oslavu odvysílá živě Český rozhlas i kina
lidovky.cz
| 07:46 24.03.
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