We have recently added a limited quantity of several hard to find Blu-ray titles to CzechMovie. These are films that fans of Czech cinema know well, but they are not commonly available on Blu-ray and certainly not in large numbers.
At the moment, we mostly have only single copies or very small quantities available. Some of these titles are already running low. If there is strong interest, we will try to see whether we can source more copies. Unfortunately, we cannot promise that right now.
That is exactly why we wanted to let fans of Czech film know that several remarkable titles have appeared on CzechMovie. These are not only attractive additions for collectors, but above all important and memorable works of Czech and Czechoslovak cinema.
Coach to Vienna / Kočár do Vídně
A powerful and uncompromising anti-war drama about a Czech widow who, in the final days of the Second World War, is forced to transport two German soldiers toward the Austrian border. What begins as a simple journey through the forest gradually becomes an intense psychological story about hatred, grief, and unexpected human compassion.
Oil Lamps / Petrolejové lampy
A dark and haunting drama set at the end of the 19th century. It follows a young woman longing for love and a fulfilled life, only to find herself trapped in a marriage that turns into deep disappointment. Oil Lamps remains one of the most powerful psychological dramas in Czech cinema.
Beauty and the Beast / Panna a netvor
One of the most beautiful and at the same time darkest fairy tale films ever made in Czech cinema. Poetic, visually extraordinary, and unmistakably unique, Juraj Herz’s film offers a familiar story in a much more mysterious and unforgettable form.
Pearls of the Deep / Perličky na dně
An exceptional film project closely linked to the Czechoslovak New Wave. It is a collection of stories inspired by the writing of Bohumil Hrabal, directed by some of the most important filmmakers of their generation. For fans of Czech cinema, it is one of the essential titles showing the originality and strength of the 1960s.
Happy End / Šťastný konec
One of the most original Czech film comedies ever made, playfully experimenting with time and storytelling in a completely unusual way. This darkly humorous and inventive film by Oldřich Lipský is proof of just how imaginative, absurd, and daring Czech cinema could be. 
Witches' Hammer / Kladivo na čarodějnice
A chilling historical drama inspired by real witch trials. The film shows how easily power, fear, and fanaticism can be turned against innocent people. Witches' Hammer remains one of the harshest and most powerful historical films in Czech cinema.
Who Wants to Kill Jessie? / Kdo chce zabít Jessii?
An inventive sci-fi comedy combining humour, dreams, and comic book fantasy. The story of a scientist whose experiment causes dream characters to enter the real world is playful, original, and still deeply charming today. A wonderful choice for anyone who enjoys clever Czech film entertainment.
Loves of a Blonde / Lásky jedné plavovlásky
One of Miloš Forman’s best known films and at the same time one of the gentlest portraits of ordinary life, youth, and disappointment. The film captures loneliness, awkwardness, and the desire for closeness with remarkable lightness and honesty. For many viewers, it remains one of the finest achievements of the Czechoslovak New Wave.
Tomorrow I'll Wake Up and Scald Myself with Tea / Zítra vstanu a opařím se čajem
One of the most entertaining Czech sci-fi comedies, combining time travel, absurd humour, and an incredibly inventive plot. The film has lightness, wit, and charm, which is exactly why it has remained such a beloved genre title among Czech film fans.
Long Live the Republic! / Ať žije republika
A powerful and visually striking film set in the final days of the Second World War, seen through the eyes of a boy growing up in a world of violence, chaos, and historical change. Long Live the Republic! is raw, poetic, and exceptionally strong in both atmosphere and emotion.
Why These Films Are Worth Attention
Each of these titles reveals a different side of Czech and Czechoslovak cinema. Among them you will find psychological drama, the New Wave, sci-fi comedy, historical film, and dark fairy tale. What they share, however, is important. These are not ordinary Blu-rays that remain easily available everywhere.
That is why we are so pleased that we could add them to CzechMovie, even if only in limited quantities. For some viewers, they may become a beautiful addition to a home film library. For others, they may be the long awaited chance to finally get a title they have been searching for.
At CzechMovie, you will find these and many more films worth discovering.
Wishing you a beautiful film evening.
