Švankmajer and Jakubisko honoured at Uherské Hradiště film school

Czech animator Jan Švankmajer and Slovak director Juraj Jakubisko both received awards at the Uherské Hradiště Summer Film School on Saturday evening. The two veteran filmmakers picked up awards for their outstanding contribution to cinema at the film school’s opening ceremony. The summer school in Uherské Hradiště is now in its 34th year. This year, the event is expected to attract thousands of visitors to South Moravia.