Božidara Turzonovová
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Božidara Turzonovová (ˈboʒidara ˈturzonovovaː; born on May 28, 1942 in Sofia
, Bulgaria
) is a significant Slovak
film
and stage actress. The former chairman of the Art Film Fest
(AFF) in Trenčianske Teplice
, nowdays the president
of the International Film Festival Cinematik
(IFFC) held in Piešťany
from 2006, is also known as the first dean
of the Faculty of Drama at the Academy of Performing Arts in Banská Bystrica
(1998-2005). Since 2009, she occupies the Managing Board of the Academy of Performing Arts in Bratislava
and, simultaneously, lectures at the Faculty of Mass Media Communication at the University of Saints Cyril and Methodius in Trnava
.
In terms of artistic achievements, Turzonovová is most notable for her portrayal of Emmy Destinn
in Jiří Krejčík's motion picture entitled Divine Emma (1979). The movie was submitted for the 54th Academy Awards
in 1982 in the category Best Foreign Language Film
. Most currently, the actress was casted in the Palm Springs International ShortFest
-winning film The Lunch Box (2009), which also scored a bronze medal
in the narrative category at the 37th Annual Student Academy Awards
competition, in 2010.
from Serbia
and a reputable architect
with origins in Macedonia
(near Thessaloniki
). As the oldest of three descendents, she was born in the Republic of Bulgaria. After thirteen months spent in Sofia
, her mother followed the spouse to Bratislava
, where he worked since 1939. From 1943, Turzonovová was therefore raised in Slovakia. According to the actress, she was often called "that Bulgarian" at that time that led her to a state of feeling rather humbled
(as she recollected for the Czech Television
in 2011). Although, she originally planned to study art history
at the Palacký University of Olomouc in the Czech Republic
, for which she would also apply, Turzonovová continued with drama
eventually at the Slovak Academy of Performing Arts
. While one of her classmates was Emília Vášáryová
, her teacher became Ján Borodáč who taught the Stanislavski's method. However as the artist later disclosed, she found difficult to couple with partners on the scene, and wanted to abandon the college actually.
movie entitled Most na tú stranu (A Bridge to the Other Side) by Vladislav Pavlovič, to be premiered in January the following year. The psychological drama starred Jozef Adamovič; a three years older actor whom Turzonovová would marry. Her initial appearance for television came along with Ján Klimo's Mladé letá (Young Ages, 1962), respectively another drama
based on an autobiographical novel
by Martin Kukučín
. While on college, she was casted in two play
s at a chamber theatre of the Slovak National Theatre
, called Malá scéna (Small Stage). Following her graduating in September 1963, the actress signed a contract with the professional ensemble
, being pregnant actually. As a result, she was accused of cheating as revealed in addition. After return from parental leave
, Turzonovová was casted in the follow-up project by Pavlovič Senzi Mama (Smashing Mom, 1964), while for TV productions taking part in comedies
(Charlieho teta
, Dobrodružstvo pri obžinkoch, Rozmajrín). In 1969, she would join the crew of Volpone, the only directorial attempt of František Dibarbora.
Notes
Sofia
Sofia is the capital and largest city of Bulgaria and the 12th largest city in the European Union with a population of 1.27 million people. It is located in western Bulgaria, at the foot of Mount Vitosha and approximately at the centre of the Balkan Peninsula.Prehistoric settlements were excavated...
, Bulgaria
Bulgaria
Bulgaria , officially the Republic of Bulgaria , is a parliamentary democracy within a unitary constitutional republic in Southeast Europe. The country borders Romania to the north, Serbia and Macedonia to the west, Greece and Turkey to the south, as well as the Black Sea to the east...
) is a significant Slovak
Slovakia
The Slovak Republic is a landlocked state in Central Europe. It has a population of over five million and an area of about . Slovakia is bordered by the Czech Republic and Austria to the west, Poland to the north, Ukraine to the east and Hungary to the south...
film
Film
A film, also called a movie or motion picture, is a series of still or moving images. It is produced by recording photographic images with cameras, or by creating images using animation techniques or visual effects...
and stage actress. The former chairman of the Art Film Fest
Art Film Fest
The Art Film Fest is an International Film Festival established in Trenčianske Teplice, Slovakia in 1993, shortly after the dissolution of Czechoslovakia...
(AFF) in Trenčianske Teplice
Trencianske Teplice
Trenčianske Teplice is a health resort and small spa town in western Slovakia, in the valley of the river Teplička, at the foothills of the Strážovské vrchy mountains.-Characteristics:...
, nowdays the president
President
A president is a leader of an organization, company, trade union, university, or country.Etymologically, a president is one who presides, who sits in leadership...
of the International Film Festival Cinematik
International Film Festival Cinematik
International Film Festival Cinematik is an international film festival. The 4th year was held from 11 to 15 September 2009.The organizers of the festival are non-governmental organization MFF Piešťany, o.z., backed by the City of Piešťany and Slovak Health Spa Piešťany...
(IFFC) held in Piešťany
Pieštany
Piešťany is a town in Slovakia. It is located in the western part of the country within the Trnava Region and is the seat of its own district. It is the biggest and best known spa town in Slovakia and has around 30,000 inhabitants.-History:...
from 2006, is also known as the first dean
Dean (education)
In academic administration, a dean is a person with significant authority over a specific academic unit, or over a specific area of concern, or both...
of the Faculty of Drama at the Academy of Performing Arts in Banská Bystrica
Banská Bystrica
Banská Bystrica is a key city in central Slovakia located on the Hron River in a long and wide valley encircled by the mountain chains of the Low Tatras, the Veľká Fatra, and the Kremnica Mountains. With 81,281 inhabitants, Banská Bystrica is the sixth most populous municipality in Slovakia...
(1998-2005). Since 2009, she occupies the Managing Board of the Academy of Performing Arts in Bratislava
Academy of Performing Arts in Bratislava
The Academy of Performing Arts in Bratislava is a university founded on June 9, 1949.The university consists of three faculties:*Theatre Faculty...
and, simultaneously, lectures at the Faculty of Mass Media Communication at the University of Saints Cyril and Methodius in Trnava
Trnava
Trnava is a city in western Slovakia, 47 km to the north-east of Bratislava, on the Trnávka river. It is the capital of a kraj and of an okres . It was the seat of a Roman Catholic archbishopric . The city has a historic center...
.
In terms of artistic achievements, Turzonovová is most notable for her portrayal of Emmy Destinn
Emmy Destinn
Emmy Destinn was a Czech operatic soprano with a strong and soaring lyric-dramatic voice. She had a career both in Europe and at the New York Metropolitan Opera.- Biography :...
in Jiří Krejčík's motion picture entitled Divine Emma (1979). The movie was submitted for the 54th Academy Awards
54th Academy Awards
The 54th Academy Awards were presented March 29, 1982 at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Los Angeles. The ceremonies were presided over by Johnny Carson....
in 1982 in the category Best Foreign Language Film
Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film
The Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film is one of the Academy Awards of Merit, popularly known as the Oscars, handed out annually by the U.S.-based Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences...
. Most currently, the actress was casted in the Palm Springs International ShortFest
Palm Springs International Festival of Short Films
The Palm Springs International Festival of Short Films held annually in Palm Springs, California is the largest film festival for short films in the United States....
-winning film The Lunch Box (2009), which also scored a bronze medal
Bronze medal
A bronze medal is a medal awarded to the third place finisher of contests such as the Olympic Games, Commonwealth Games, etc. The practice of awarding bronze third place medals began at the 1904 Olympic Games in St...
in the narrative category at the 37th Annual Student Academy Awards
Student Academy Awards
The Student Academy Awards is the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' annual competition for college and university filmmakers. The awards were originally named the Student Film Awards and were first presented in 1973. Since 1975, the awards have been given annually, usually in June...
competition, in 2010.
1942-60: Early life and Drama school
Božidara Turzonovová is a daughter of a female medicianMedician
Medician can refer to:* a Biomedical Doctor * or Physician* sometimes also nurses...
from Serbia
Serbia
Serbia , officially the Republic of Serbia , is a landlocked country located at the crossroads of Central and Southeast Europe, covering the southern part of the Carpathian basin and the central part of the Balkans...
and a reputable architect
Architect
An architect is a person trained in the planning, design and oversight of the construction of buildings. To practice architecture means to offer or render services in connection with the design and construction of a building, or group of buildings and the space within the site surrounding the...
with origins in Macedonia
Republic of Macedonia
Macedonia , officially the Republic of Macedonia , is a country located in the central Balkan peninsula in Southeast Europe. It is one of the successor states of the former Yugoslavia, from which it declared independence in 1991...
(near Thessaloniki
Thessaloniki
Thessaloniki , historically also known as Thessalonica, Salonika or Salonica, is the second-largest city in Greece and the capital of the region of Central Macedonia as well as the capital of the Decentralized Administration of Macedonia and Thrace...
). As the oldest of three descendents, she was born in the Republic of Bulgaria. After thirteen months spent in Sofia
Sofia
Sofia is the capital and largest city of Bulgaria and the 12th largest city in the European Union with a population of 1.27 million people. It is located in western Bulgaria, at the foot of Mount Vitosha and approximately at the centre of the Balkan Peninsula.Prehistoric settlements were excavated...
, her mother followed the spouse to Bratislava
Bratislava
Bratislava is the capital of Slovakia and, with a population of about 431,000, also the country's largest city. Bratislava is in southwestern Slovakia on both banks of the Danube River. Bordering Austria and Hungary, it is the only national capital that borders two independent countries.Bratislava...
, where he worked since 1939. From 1943, Turzonovová was therefore raised in Slovakia. According to the actress, she was often called "that Bulgarian" at that time that led her to a state of feeling rather humbled
Humility
Humility is the quality of being modest, and respectful. Humility, in various interpretations, is widely seen as a virtue in many religious and philosophical traditions, being connected with notions of transcendent unity with the universe or the divine, and of egolessness.-Term:The term "humility"...
(as she recollected for the Czech Television
Czech television
Czech television may refer to:*Television in the Czech Republic*Česká televize...
in 2011). Although, she originally planned to study art history
Art history
Art history has historically been understood as the academic study of objects of art in their historical development and stylistic contexts, i.e. genre, design, format, and style...
at the Palacký University of Olomouc in the Czech Republic
Czech Republic
The Czech Republic is a landlocked country in Central Europe. The country is bordered by Poland to the northeast, Slovakia to the east, Austria to the south, and Germany to the west and northwest....
, for which she would also apply, Turzonovová continued with drama
Drama
Drama is the specific mode of fiction represented in performance. The term comes from a Greek word meaning "action" , which is derived from "to do","to act" . The enactment of drama in theatre, performed by actors on a stage before an audience, presupposes collaborative modes of production and a...
eventually at the Slovak Academy of Performing Arts
Academy of Performing Arts in Bratislava
The Academy of Performing Arts in Bratislava is a university founded on June 9, 1949.The university consists of three faculties:*Theatre Faculty...
. While one of her classmates was Emília Vášáryová
Emília Vášáryová
Emília Vášáryová is a Slovak stage and screen actress, referred to as the First Lady of Slovak Theater. During her over five decades long career, she has received numerous awards including the Meritorious Artist , Alfréd Radok Award , Czech Lion Award Golden Globet Award , and most recently the...
, her teacher became Ján Borodáč who taught the Stanislavski's method. However as the artist later disclosed, she found difficult to couple with partners on the scene, and wanted to abandon the college actually.
1961-69: A Bridge to the Other Side and Slovak National Theatre
The actress made her official debut on the screen in black-and-whiteBlack-and-white
Black-and-white, often abbreviated B/W or B&W, is a term referring to a number of monochrome forms in visual arts.Black-and-white as a description is also something of a misnomer, for in addition to black and white, most of these media included varying shades of gray...
movie entitled Most na tú stranu (A Bridge to the Other Side) by Vladislav Pavlovič, to be premiered in January the following year. The psychological drama starred Jozef Adamovič; a three years older actor whom Turzonovová would marry. Her initial appearance for television came along with Ján Klimo's Mladé letá (Young Ages, 1962), respectively another drama
Drama film
A drama film is a film genre that depends mostly on in-depth development of realistic characters dealing with emotional themes. Dramatic themes such as alcoholism, drug addiction, infidelity, moral dilemmas, racial prejudice, religious intolerance, poverty, class divisions, violence against women...
based on an autobiographical novel
Autobiographical novel
An autobiographical novel is a form of novel using autofiction techniques, or the merging of autobiographical and fiction elements. The literary technique is distinguished from an autobiography or memoir by the stipulation of being fiction...
by Martin Kukučín
Martin Kukucín
Martin Kukučín was a Slovak prose writer, dramatist and publicist. He was the most notable representative of Slovak literary realism, and considered to be one of the founders of modern Slovak prose....
. While on college, she was casted in two play
Play (theatre)
A play is a form of literature written by a playwright, usually consisting of scripted dialogue between characters, intended for theatrical performance rather than just reading. There are rare dramatists, notably George Bernard Shaw, who have had little preference whether their plays were performed...
s at a chamber theatre of the Slovak National Theatre
Slovak National Theatre
The Slovak National Theatre denotes:* the oldest Slovak professional theatre consisting of 3 ensembles ,* a Neo-Renaissance theatre building in the Old Town of Bratislava, Slovakia, which formerly housed two of the theatre's ensembles , and* the theatre's large modern theatre building in...
, called Malá scéna (Small Stage). Following her graduating in September 1963, the actress signed a contract with the professional ensemble
Slovak National Theatre
The Slovak National Theatre denotes:* the oldest Slovak professional theatre consisting of 3 ensembles ,* a Neo-Renaissance theatre building in the Old Town of Bratislava, Slovakia, which formerly housed two of the theatre's ensembles , and* the theatre's large modern theatre building in...
, being pregnant actually. As a result, she was accused of cheating as revealed in addition. After return from parental leave
Parental leave
Parental leave is an employee benefit that provides paid or unpaid time off work to care for a child or make arrangements for the child's welfare. Often, the term parental leave includes maternity, paternity, and adoption leave...
, Turzonovová was casted in the follow-up project by Pavlovič Senzi Mama (Smashing Mom, 1964), while for TV productions taking part in comedies
Comedy
Comedy , as a popular meaning, is any humorous discourse or work generally intended to amuse by creating laughter, especially in television, film, and stand-up comedy. This must be carefully distinguished from its academic definition, namely the comic theatre, whose Western origins are found in...
(Charlieho teta
Charley's Aunt
Charley's Aunt is a farce in three acts written by Brandon Thomas. It broke all historic records for plays of any kind, with an original London run of 1,466 performances....
, Dobrodružstvo pri obžinkoch, Rozmajrín). In 1969, she would join the crew of Volpone, the only directorial attempt of František Dibarbora.
1970-79: Golden Croc, Film a Divadlo awards, Meritorious Artist title and Divine Emma
Awards and nominations
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| 1977 | Film a divadlo Award | Best Actress Best Actress Best Actress is the name of an award which is presented by various film, television and theatre organizations, festivals, and people's awards. It may refer to:-Film award:* Academy Award for Best Actress* Ariel Award for Best Actress... |
Penelope |  |
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| 1978 | Will-O'-The-Wisp | |
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| 1982 | Retaliation | |
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| 1984 | CS Czechoslovakia Czechoslovakia or Czecho-Slovakia was a sovereign state in Central Europe which existed from October 1918, when it declared its independence from the Austro-Hungarian Empire, until 1992... F Banská Bystrica Banská Bystrica Banská Bystrica is a key city in central Slovakia located on the Hron River in a long and wide valley encircled by the mountain chains of the Low Tatras, the Veľká Fatra, and the Kremnica Mountains. With 81,281 inhabitants, Banská Bystrica is the sixth most populous municipality in Slovakia... |
Angel in a Devil's Body | |
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| 1998 | Czech Lion Czech Lion The Czech Lion awards are annual awards that recognize accomplishments in filmmaking and television. It is the highest award of achievement in film awarded in the Czech Republic... |
Best Supporting Actress | Orbis Pictus Orbis Pictus Orbis Pictus, or Orbis Sensualium Pictus is a textbook for children written by Czech educator Comenius and published in 1658... |
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| 1972 | Golden Croc | Best Actress | The Gamekeeper's Wife | |
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| 2001 | Golden Loop | Best Female Dubber Dubbing (filmmaking) Dubbing is the post-production process of recording and replacing voices on a motion picture or television soundtrack subsequent to the original shooting. The term most commonly refers to the substitution of the voices of the actors shown on the screen by those of different performers, who may be... |
The Meadow's Harp (as Verena) |  |
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| 1996 | LitFond Award | Outstanding Performance | Allergy by J.Uličiansky | |
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| 1997 | Crystal Wing | Theater and Audiovisual Art | A Little Night Music A Little Night Music A Little Night Music is a musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by Hugh Wheeler. Inspired by the Ingmar Bergman film Smiles of a Summer Night, it involves the romantic lives of several couples. Its title is a literal English translation of the German name for Mozart's Serenade... by S.Sondheim Stephen Sondheim Stephen Joshua Sondheim is an American composer and lyricist for stage and film. He is the winner of an Academy Award, multiple Tony Awards including the Special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre, multiple Grammy Awards, a Pulitzer Prize and the Laurence Olivier Award... /H.Wheeler Hugh Wheeler Hugh Callingham Wheeler was an English-born playwright, screenwriter, librettist, poet, and translator. He resided in the United States from 1934 until his death and became a naturalized citizen in 1942. He had attended London University.Under the noms de plume Patrick Quentin, Q... |
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| 1998 | LitFond Award | Outstanding Performance | |
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| 2001 | For the Study | The NeverEnding Story | |
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| 2002 | DOSKY Award Dosky Awards The Dosky Awards are presented annually for achievements in Slovak theatre. The winners are selected by vote by theatre critics. Recent winners in the principal categories have been as follows.-Best Actress:... |
Best Actress | Zorba by J.Stein Joseph Stein Joseph Stein was an American playwright best known for writing the books for such musicals as Fiddler on the Roof and Zorba.-Biography:... /J.Kander John Kander John Harold Kander is the American composer of a number of musicals as part of the songwriting team of Kander and Ebb.-Life and career:Kander was born in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of Bernice and Harold S. Kander... |
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| 2004 | Memoir by J.Murrell John Murrell (playwright) John Murrell, OC, AOE is an American-born Canadian playwright.Born in Lubbock, Texas, Murrel moved to Alberta after graduating from Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas with a BFA in 1968. He moved to Canada to avoid the draft, studying at the University of Calgary... |
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| LitFond Award | Outstanding Performance | |
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| 2008 | The Cripple of Inishmaan The Cripple of Inishmaan The Cripple of Inishmaan is a dark comedy by Martin McDonagh who links the story to the real life filming of the documentary Man of Aran.... by M.McDonagh Martin McDonagh Martin McDonagh is an Irish-British playwright, filmmaker, and screenwriter. Although he has lived in London his entire life, he is considered one of the most important living Irish playwrights.-Life:... |
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| 2009 | She Returned Once Upon A Night by E.Rovner | |
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Notes
- A The winners of the 77' edition were awarded in 1979.
- B The original show ran until 1989. (Simultaneously, a similar pool called Television Bells ran in the Czechoslovakia since 1985. In 1990, the Golden Croc was replaced by I Like; for the only year, eventually. Starting 1991 TýTý Awards is effective in the Czech Republic, while OTO Awards was founded in Slovakia in 2000).
Year Award Category Nominated work Result Lifetime honors and achievements 1979 Meritorious Artist Meritorious ArtistMeritorious Artist , also translated as Merited Artist, Deserved Artist or Distinguished Artist or Honorary Artist or Honorable Actor) is an honorary title in the Soviet Union, Russian Federation, Union republics, and Autonomous republics, also in some other Eastern bloc states, as well as in a...Lifetime achievement Herself 2002 Actor's Mission Award 2007 LitFond Award 2008 Pribina Cross, 2nd class 2009 Jozef Kroner Award 2010 Thalia Flower
External links
- Božidara Turzonovová's film photos by Kinobox