Jiri Menzel, Oscar-Winning 'Closely Watched Trains' Director, Dies at 82

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Czech film director Jiri Menzel, whose 1966 movie Closely Watched Trains won the Academy Award for best foreign language film, has died aged 82.

PRAGUE -- Jiri Menzel, a Czech director whose 1966 movie “Closely Watched Trains” won the Academy Award for the best foreign language film has died. He was 82.Menzel’s wife, Olga, announced his death late Sunday, saying he died the previous day.

Dino-Ray Ramos Associate Editor/ReporterCzech director Jiri Menzel, who helmed the Oscar-winning feature Closely Watched Trains, died on Saturday after a long battle with an undisclosed illness. He was 82.His wife, Olga confirmed his death on Instagram and Facebook.

Will Tizard ContributorOscar-winning Czech director, writer and actor Jiri Menzel died Saturday following a long illness.Menzel’s death was confirmed by his wife, Olga, who posted the news on Instagram and Facebook late Sunday.

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