Czech Films Blog

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...

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...