J&J JAKUBISKO FILM EUROPE, SE

Profile

Jakubisko Film Slovakia s.r.o. and Jakubisko Film s.r.o. were founded in 1992 by Deana Jakubiskova as the CEO and Juraj Jakubisko as the Art Director. Jakubisko Film specializes in unique film and TV production which combines the artistic type of movies with the visiting numbers of blockbusters. To date, Jakubisko Film has produced four full-length feature films from which two became blockbusters in the Czech & Slovak Republic, seven documentaries, and two TV series. Attesting to the quality of its productions, Jakubisko Film projects have been awarded many international prizes around the world on the main, prestigious festivals.

The last project of the company – the Historical Drama ”BATHORY” became a blockbuster and broke all records on the domestic markets. After the huge success of the film Bathory, Jakubisko Film evolved into a producer, that is able to bring the most interesting historical events to the screen with the unique character that has marked all Jakubisko Film projects. A sensibility that combines magical storytelling and historical honesty at the same time. No one else is better equipped to bring these elements to the screen than veteran helmer Juraj Jakubisko – the master of magical realism.