Jan Němec

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Jan Němec is a Czech writer and literary critic, known for novels such as Dějiny světla (A History of Light) and Empathy. His prose is marked by an experimental approach to language and narrative. He regularly contributes to Czech cultural media and appears at literary festivals for author readings.

Born:: 12 July 1936 (79 years)
Died:: 18 March 2016
Place of birth:: Prague, Czechoslovakia

Upcoming · 1

Fri 3.7. – Mon 6.7. Kavárna Kovářova kobyla, Jimramov from 1300 Kč · ≈ 54 €

(4 days)

7th Edition of the neZAvřeno Jimramov 2026 Festival

The seventh edition of neZAvřeno Jimramov offers four days of music, theatre, exhibitions, and lectures in the welcoming atmosphere of a café courtyard and historic church.

festival

Past · 1

Tue 26.5. 20:30 Kino Ponrepo, Prague

Code Name: Ruby

A modern fairy tale about two young people searching for the Philosopher's Stone and discovering love. Director Jan Němec's film interweaves contemporary Czechia with the history of Washington and alchemical mysteries.

cinema

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Upcoming · 1

7th Edition of the neZAvřeno Jimramov 2026 Festival

Code Name: Ruby

Jan Němec