Czech Films Blog
Faithless Marijka: A Cinematic Experiment by Vladislav Vančura
Faithless Marijka (Marijka Nevěrnice), a distinguished cinematic endeavor by Vladislav Vančura, adapts a story by Ivan Olbracht and unfolds in the ...
Rediscovering the Magic of Wild Bees – A Nostalgic Look Back at Bohdan Sláma's 2001 Film
In the realm of cinema, certain films stand the test of time, resonating with audiences long after their initial release. One such film is Wild Bee...
Shame: A Masterpiece of Psychological Portraiture by Ladislav Helge
Ladislav Helge, a recently deceased visionary director, left behind a legacy of impactful cinema. Among his most significant works is "Shame", a fi...
The Enchanting Tale of The Proud Princess: A Classic in Czech Fairytales
The Proud Princess Pyšná princezna is a beloved Czech fairytale film that has enchanted audiences since its release. Directed by Bořivoj Zeman and ...
The Emperor's Baker - The Baker's Emperor - A Blend of History, Humor, and Fantasy
In the rich tapestry of Czech cinematic history, The Emperor's Baker - The Baker's Emperor - Cisaruv pekar - Pekaruv cisar, directed by Martin Frič...
Closely Watched Trains: A Glimpse into Czech Cinema's Timeless Brilliance
Closely Watched Trains is not merely a film. It's a tapestry of nuanced storytelling, underpinned by the confluence of director Jiří Menzel's cinem...
Newly Remastered on Blu-ray: Girl on the Broomstick
Available exclusively on CzechMovie.com is Vaclav Vorlicek's 1971 classic, Girl on the Broomstick or Dívka na koštěti. Dive into the captivating ta...
Rediscover a Classic: Give the Devil His Due Remastered Blu-Ray
In a quaint duchy that could have been torn straight from the pages of a classic fairy tale, lives an ensemble of characters you'd expect in any ma...
Cutting It Short (Postriziny): A Nostalgic Dive into Czech Cinema
Tucked within the rich tapestry of Czech cinema is the delightful Cutting It Short (Postriziny). A film that transports its audience back to a simp...
Marecek, Pass Me the Pen!: A Timeless Czech Comedy Classic Restored to Blu-ray Brilliance
In the vast landscape of European cinema, few titles shine as brightly as the Czech masterpiece, "Marečku, Podejte mi Pero" from 1976. Now digitall...
Midnight Mass (Polnočná omša): A Review | Special Edition DVD for the 11th Noir Film Festival
The chilling backdrop of Christmas Eve 1944 sets the stage for "Midnight Mass" (Polnočná omša), a masterclass of psychological wartime drama. At a ...
Revisiting the Classic: The Elementary School, a Film by Jan Sverak
"The Elementary School is a beloved Czech film directed by Jan Sverak, released in 1991. This film is a charming and nostalgic portrayal of childho...