Czech Films Blog
Alchemist Academy: the next chapter after The Princess Cursed in Time 1 and 2
After The Princess Cursed in Time and The Princess Cursed in Time 2, the same fantasy universe continues with Alchemist Academy (Zrození alchymistk...
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,...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
Kings, conspiracies, and comedy with no brakes: You Are a Widow, Sir on remastered Blu-ray
Some comedies make you smile. Others give you no time to breathe – once they take off, they race straight into pure absurdity. You Are a Widow, Sir...
Franz: Kafka as a dream you can’t explain - only experience
For years, it felt like a film about Franz Kafka would either become a dry biography or an inaccessible riddle. Kafka isn’t just a story - he is a ...
A Czech Valentine’s Special: love with wit, charm, and a little truth
Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to be all roses and sugary clichés. Sometimes all you need is a good film, a blanket, something tasty - and a story th...
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, ...