Czech Films Blog
The Fabulous World of Jules Verne (Vynález zkázy) – Newly Restored Cinematic Gem by Karel Zeman
Legendary Czechoslovak director Karel Zeman's film "The Fabulous World of Jules Verne" is inspired by Jules Verne's novel of the same name, creatin...
Dark Blue World (Tmavomodrý svět, 2001) – A Powerful Story of Heroism, Friendship, and Love
Jan Svěrák's Dark Blue World stands among the most successful Czech films of recent decades. This wartime drama and love story pays tribute to the ...
Proud Princess (Pyšná princezna) – A Charming Animated Remake of a Czech Fairy Tale Classic
The beloved Czech fairy tale "Proud Princess" returns in a delightful new animated version, capturing the hearts of children and adults alike. This...
Alois Švehlík (1939–2025), Legend of Czech Film and Dubbing, Has Passed Away
At the age of 85, renowned actor Alois Švehlík, a prominent figure in Czech film and television, known also for his distinctive dubbing voice, has ...
Big Beat / Sakali leta (1993) – Czech Rock 'n' Roll Freedom, Now Remastered on Blu-ray 🎸✨
Set in Prague in 1959, Šakalí léta (Big Beat) is an energetic musical comedy celebrating rock 'n' roll, freedom, and youthful rebellion against con...
Báječná léta pod psa (1997) – Wonderful Years That Sucked, Now Remastered on Blu-ray 🎬✨
Based on the bestselling novel by Michal Viewegh, Báječná léta pod psa (Wonderful Years That Sucked) is a bittersweet and humorous look at growing ...
The Merry Wives of Vok (Svatby pana Voka, 1970) – A Witty Historical Comedy Full of Charm 🎬👑
Take a step back into the Rudolfine era with The Merry Wives of Vok (Svatby pana Voka), a clever and elegant historical comedy directed by Karel St...
Drak sa vracia / Dragon’s Return – A Poetic Masterpiece of Slovak Cinema 🎬
A story of love, hatred, and the struggle for acceptance, Drak sa vracia (Dragon’s Return, 1968) is a powerful Slovak drama that delves deep into h...
Every Week Seven Days (1964) – A Restored Czech-Slovak New Wave Gem 🎬✨
The Czech-Slovak New Wave of the 1960s brought some of the most daring and artistically rich films in European cinema, and Every Week Seven Days (K...
Carmen – A Spectacular Czech Musical Experience 🎭🎶
A timeless tale of love, passion, and betrayal, Carmen is one of the most successful Czech musicals of all time. With over 300 sold-out performance...
How About a Plate of Spinach (1977) – A Whirlwind of Absurd Comedy 🎬
Czech cinema is known for its unique take on comedy, and Což takhle dát si špenát (How About a Plate of Spinach, 1977) is a perfect example of the ...
MIKI (2024) – A Dark Return to the World of Organized Crime 🎬
The Slovak-Czech thriller MIKI offers a raw and uncompromising look at the rise of organized crime in the 1990s. The story follows a man returning ...