Svatopluk Turek
1900–1972 (age 72)
Biography
Svatopluk Turek, born in 1900, lent his storytelling gifts to the world of cinema as a screenwriter whose scripts reflected the hopes and concerns of his time. His work balanced realism with heart, giving voice to characters who remain in the minds of many viewers.
He collaborated with directors and actors with patience, always attentive to the collaborative nature of filmmaking. Svatopluk is remembered with gratitude at Waldfriedhof Zlín, where his contributions to the arts are still celebrated.