Czech Films Blog
Emília: a face from posters, a story told from the inside - now on Blu-ray
We know her face from film posters, TV, and the stage - yet many viewers still feel they don’t truly know her. That’s exactly where the documentary...
The Legend of the Flying Cyprián: a monastery, a hidden past, and one impossible dream
Some films surprise you simply by how cinematic they feel. The Legend of the Flying Cyprián opens with mystery and darkness and pulls you into a ma...
Nylon Moon: when Bratislava sounds like classical music and big beat
Some films don’t need grand gestures to stay with you. A strong atmosphere, a few hypnotic camera shots, music that clashes and yet fits perfectly,...
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...
A Timeless Slovak Classic Captain Dabac (1959)
The 1959 Slovak war drama Captain Dabac, directed by Paľo Bielik, is a cinematic masterpiece that explores the moral and psychological complexities...