Czech Films Blog

Starci na chmelu: A Summer Classic of Czech Cinema
As the warm days of summer unfold, there's no better time to revisit the 1964 Czechoslovak classic, Starci na chmelu (Green Gold). Directed by Ladi...

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...

Aristocratka ve varu: A Delightful Comedy of Noble Struggles
Aristocratka ve varu, the sequel by director Jiří Vejdělek, continues the story of Count Frank Kostka (Hynek Cermak), his wife Vivien (Tatiana Dyko...

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 Bells Toll for the Barefooted (Zvony pre bosých): A Poignant Slovak War Drama
In 1965, director Stanislav Barabáš brought to the screen a harrowing yet deeply humanistic war drama, The Bells Toll for the Barefooted (Zvony pre...

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 ...

Look at Takovej barevnej vocas letící komety
Exploring the Life and Legacy of Filip Topol: A Look at Takovej barevnej vocas letící komety
The film Takovej barevnej vocas letící komety is a do...

Film Review: Sex, Drink & Teambuilding / Jedeme na teambuilding
Sex, Drink & Teambuilding, also known as Jedeme na teambuilding in Czech and Slovak, is a film that epitomizes the contemporary Czech comedy in...