Czech Films Blog
Private Lives: A Deep Dive into Psychological Drama
Private Lives (Súkromné životy), a 1990 film directed by Dušan Hanák, stands out as a poignant exploration of the intricate dynamics within persona...
The Street Is Singing: A Forgotten Gem of Czech Comedy
In the Czechoslovak cinema, the 1939 film The Street Is Singing (Ulice zpívá) holds a special place as a unique and intriguing piece of work. Direc...
Mr. & Mrs. Stodola: A Chilling Tale of True Crime
Mr. & Mrs. Stodola is a gripping film that tells the unsettling story of Jaroslav and Dana Stodola, a young couple living in a tranquil village...
Holiday Makers (Účastníci zájezdu): A Delightful Czech Comedy on the Road
Holiday Makers (Účastníci zájezdu), a 2006 Czech comedy film directed by Jiří Vejdělek, is a delightful adaptation of Michal Viewegh's novel of the...
The Mysterious Castle in the Carpathians: A Classic Blend of Comedy and Sci-Fi
The Mysterious Castle in the Carpathians, a 1981 Czechoslovak comedy and science fiction film, stands as a testament to the brilliant synergy betwe...
Remembering Vlastimil Harapes: A Ballet Icon and Beloved Actor
Vlastimil Harapes, a significant figure in ballet, choreography, and acting, has passed away. His talent and charisma left an indelible mark not on...
The Barnabáš Kos Case: A Slovak Audio Gem in Czech Cinema
The Barnabáš Kos Case, a film from 1964 directed by Peter Solan, stands out in Czech cinema by featuring Slovak audio with both Slovak and English ...
Rose Tinted Dreams (Ruzove sny): A Look into Dusan Hanak's Poetic Portrayal of Love and Society
In 1976, Slovak cinema was graced with a unique and poetic film titled Rose Tinted Dreams (Ružové sny), directed by Dušan Hanák, one of Slovakia's ...
My Sweet Little Village: A Czech Cinematic Gem Now Available on Blu-Ray with English Subtitles
In the world of cinema, certain films capture the essence of a time and place so vividly that they become timeless classics. Vesničko má střediskov...
Remastered Classic: Adelheid on Blu-Ray with English and German subtitles
In the realm of cinema, a new jewel has emerged with the remastering of the classic film Adelheid on Blu-Ray. This film, directed by the renowned F...
The End of Old Times: A Cinematic Gem Reborn in Its Restored Glory
In the realm of Czech cinema, few films capture the essence of a bygone era with as much wit and melancholy as Jiří Menzel's "The End of Old Times"...
Janosik: A Gem of Czechoslovak Cinema (1935)
Janosik, a Czechoslovak film released in 1935, is a remarkable piece of cinema history. Directed by Martin Frič, this 75-minute film presents the s...