Czech Films Blog
Kolya at 30: The Film That Won the Czech Republic Its First Oscar
Thirty years ago, a grumpy Prague cellist and a five year old Russian boy conquered the world. Kolya premiered in 1996, went on to win the Academy ...
Ecce Homo Homolka: The Comedy That Gave Czech Cinema Its Most Ordinary Family
Summer is over, our summer break is over too, and the blog is back. And we return with a true treat: one of the most beloved Czech comedies of all ...
Jan Hus - a historical film that feels especially fitting in early July
The beginning of July in the Czech Republic is connected not only with summer and holidays, but also with days that recall important moments in Cze...
Sun, Hay, Strawberries - a Czech comedy best viewed with a sense of perspective
Recently, we received our first more serious critical reaction to the content of Sun, Hay, Strawberries / Slunce, seno, jahody. It was not about th...
Zdeněk Svěrák: the writer who makes Czech humour feel like home
There’s something rare about Zdeněk Svěrák: even when his lines become famous quotes, the humour is never “for laughs only.” There’s always a perso...
Riders of the Sky: a war film that doesn’t shout heroism, it hurts with truth
Some war movies live on maps, speeches, and strategy. Riders of the Sky lives somewhere harder - in the quiet human routine of war: night, takeoff,...
Sugar Candy: a 10/10 family film I genuinely recommend
It’s been a long time since I felt like saying this about a family film without hesitation: I recommend it. And then Sugar Candy (Cukrkandl) arrive...
Švejk without words, still hilarious: why everyone is looking for this classic right now
We’ve noticed increased interest in the DVD Osudy dobreho vojaka Svejka + The Last Bohemian / Osudy dobreho vojaka Svejka + Dobry vojak Svejk - and...
Farewell to the “Czech Bardot”: Jana Brejchová (1940–2026)
Sad news for Czech cinema lovers. Actress Jana Brejchová passed away on Friday, February 6, 2026, aged 86. The news was confirmed by her daughter, ...
Baron Munchausen Returns - A Digitally Restored Masterpiece by Karel Zeman
Another timeless gem from the legendary imagination of Karel Zeman is now available on DVD in a digitally restored edition. Baron Munchausen (Baron...
Czech Christmas Comedies You Must See
Christmas in the Czech Republic wouldn’t feel complete without lights, snow, and a cozy movie night. Czech Christmas comedies are a beloved traditi...
Advent Time of Fantasy: Karel Zeman’s The Stolen Airship
Advent isn’t just about fairy lights, gifts, and Christmas cookies — it’s also the perfect time for magical stories and cinematic wonders that awak...