What is Jan Vala's latest movie?

Jan Vala's most recent film is "Ceremoniář" (1996).

Is Jan Vala a good actor?

Jan Vala has an average audience rating of 3.8/10 across 12 films on movieMx, with standout performances in If a Thousand Clarinets, Joachim, Put It in the Machine, Eugene among Us.

Jan Vala

Q: What is the best movie of Jan Vala?

According to audience ratings on movieMx, the best movie starring Jan Vala is "If a Thousand Clarinets" with a rating of 7.5/10.

Q: How many movies has Jan Vala acted in?

Jan Vala has been featured in at least 12 major films. Their complete ranked filmography is listed on this page.

Acting

Updated: Apr 14, 2026

12Total Films

7.5 Highest Rated

Born: Sep 14, 1943

Jan Vala Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Jan Vala reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 12 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Jan Vala's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 42% of Jan Vala's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains If a Thousand Clarinets, which stands out as a key performance.

Best Jan Vala Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Jan Vala's career based on audience ratings.

★7.5

If a Thousand Clarinets (1965) movie poster

★7.5

If a Thousand Clarinets: A military base. An awkward soldier. A statue of Bach. And suddenly all guns in the area change into music instruments.

If a Thousand Clarinets

1965•Comedy

★7.2

Joachim, Put It in the Machine (1974) movie poster

★7.2

Joachim, Put It in the Machine: A sincere provincial young man, Frantisek Koudelka leaves to work in Prague. For the trip he buys a computer made horosc

Joachim, Put It in the Machine

1974•Comedy

★7.0

★7.0

Eugene among Us: Young Eugene from the provinces travels to Prague in search of fame. Once there he gets an offer to write engagé lyrics

Eugene among Us

1990•Comedy

★6.8

★6.8

Larks on a String: In post-WWII Communist Czechoslovakia, several characters considered bourgeois are sentenced to work in a junkyard for r

Larks on a String

1969•Drama

★6.5

★6.5

Every Young Man: Jurácek's feature debut is shot in two parts. In the first, a corporal accompanies a new recruit with a sore Achilles te

Every Young Man

1966•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Jan Vala has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1996	Ceremoniář	-	Flop	Similar →
1990	Eugene among Us	-	Hit	Similar →
1983	20 let Olympicu	Self – Host	Flop	Similar →
1980	Zlatý slavík 1979	-	Flop	Similar →
1974	Klient	-	Flop	Similar →
1974	Joachim, Put It in the Machine	-	Hit	Similar →
1974	Lásky hra osudná	-	Flop	Similar →
1969	Larks on a String	-	Hit	Similar →
1966	Every Young Man	voják	Hit	Similar →
1966	Pearls of the Deep	Handsome Man (segment "Automat Svět")	Average	Similar →
1965	Seven Days in a Week	-	Flop	Similar →
1965	If a Thousand Clarinets	-	Super Hit	Similar →

Jan Vala - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Jan Vala?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jan Vala is "If a Thousand Clarinets" with a rating of 7.5/10.

How many movies has Jan Vala acted in?

Jan Vala has been featured in at least 12 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Jan Vala?

Other notable films include "Joachim, Put It in the Machine", "Eugene among Us", and "Larks on a String".