Jaromil Jires

Jaromil Jires is a Czech film director and screenwriter born in 1934. He is best known for his work on the film 'The Joke', which was adapted from his own novel of the same name. Jires has also directed several other films, including 'Valerie and Her Week of Wonders' and 'Daisies'. He is known for his unique visual style and his ability to explore complex themes in his work. Jires has been recognized as one of the most important filmmakers of the Czech New Wave movement.