The legendary Czech comedy The Mysterious Castle in the Carpathians / Tajemstvi hradu v Karpatech returns in a brand-new, digitally restored Blu-ray edition with English subtitles. One of the most original and visually imaginative films of the 1980s Czech cinema, it once again proves that the humor of Oldřich Lipský and Jiří Brdečka is truly timeless.
Directed by Oldrich Lipsky and written by Jiri Brdecka, the film is a playful and witty parody inspired by Jules Verne’s lesser-known novel. It masterfully combines science fiction, opera, and folklore into a surreal and beautifully stylized comedy that grows even more charming with time. 
The visual world of the film is nothing short of magical. Designed by Jan Svankmajer, the bizarre and inventive props create a universe unlike anything else in Czech cinema. The sets, costumes, and camera work bring to life a world that is both absurd and poetic – a dreamlike adventure filled with color, rhythm, and absurd humor.
With performances by legends Rudolf Hrusinsky, Milos Kopecky, and Vlastimil Brodsky, every scene sparkles with wit and precision. Brdecka’s sharp dialogue and Lipsky’s directing blend perfectly into a film that remains endlessly watchable. Each line, each gesture is crafted with care, making it one of the most entertaining Czech comedies ever made. 
Now available for the first time in a fully remastered Blu-ray edition, this release offers stunning picture and sound quality, and with English subtitles, it invites international audiences to enjoy one of the great treasures of Czech cinema.
A film that has always been loved – and that only grows more extraordinary with age.
So pack your bags and head for the devil’s castle, where strange things await!
