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| Born | 21 July 1919 Prostějov, Czechoslovakia |
| Died | 31 March 1989 Prague, Czechoslovakia |
| Nationality | Czech |
| Alma mater | Academy of Arts, Architecture and Design in Prague |
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Karel Vaca (21 July 1919 – 31 March 1989) was a Czech painter, graphic artist, illustrator, and designer.
Life
From 1937 to 1938, Vaca studied at the Rotter School of Advertising in Prague. He later studied at the Academy of Arts, Architecture and Design in Prague from 1945 to 1950. After 1948, he worked with several theatres, including the National Theatre in Prague, the National Theatre in Brno, and the ABC Theatre [cz]. After 1950, he worked freelance.
Vaca created 341 film posters and participated in 260 collective exhibitions.
Awards
| Year | Received from | Placement | Film Poster | Ref. |
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| 1964 | Karlovy Vary international film festival | Second prize | The Sweet Life and Accused | |
| 1977 | The Hollywood Reporter | Special prize | The White Odyssey | |
| 1980 | Chicago International Film Festival | Grand prize | National Class Category Up to 785 ccm | |
| 1982 | The Hollywood Reporter | Third prize | Don't Call Me Major | |
| 1984 | Chicago International Film Festival | Second prize | For 200 Grand, You Get Nothing Now | |
| 1988 | Best Poster of the Year Honorable mention | The Great Film Robbery |
References
- ^ "Karel Vaca". Czech Film Poster Gallery. Retrieved 10 January 2025.
- ^ "Květen". web.archive.org. 25 October 2014. Retrieved 10 January 2025.