Jan Němec
Born:July 12, 1936
Place of Birth:Prague, Czechoslovakia
Died:March 18, 2016
Known For:Directing
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The Unbearable Lightness of Being
Cameraman filming the tanks in Prague
1988
Successful surgeon Tomas leaves Prague for an operation, meets a young photographer named Tereza, and brings her back with him. Tereza is surprised to learn that Tomas is already having an affair with the bohemian Sabina, but when the Soviet invasion occurs, all three flee to Switzerland. Sabina begins an affair, Tom continues womanizing, and Tereza, disgusted, returns to Czechoslovakia. Realizing his mistake, Tomas decides to chase after her.