Czech Film Academy Supports Agnieszka Holland Following Polish Government’s Criticism
The film recalls the dramatic fate of refugees on the Polish-Belarusian border trying to reach the European Union. Credit: Prague, Sept 26 (CTK) - The Czech Film and Television Academy…
Film By Darya Kashcheyeva of FAMU Wins Short Film Section at Toronto Film Festival
Electra focuses on the acceptance of one's own body and one's relationship to sexuality. Credit: Toronto, Sept 18 (CTK) - Electra, directed by Darya Kashcheyeva, a student at the Film…
Film In Czech Co-Production To Be In Main Competition In Venice
Photo by Felix Mooneeram on Unsplash. Prague, July 25 (CTK) - Polish director Agnieszka Holland's new film, The Green Border, shot in Czech co-production, has been selected for the main…
Novelist Behind The Story of “Schindler’s List” To Speak In Brno This Friday
Meeting Brno is presenting a talk with the novelist Thomas Keneally on Friday, 10 March. Photo credit: Thomas Keneally. Brno, March 6 (BD) - Australian novelist Thomas Keneally will give…
Slovak Film Director Juraj Jakubisko Dies Aged 84
Jakubisko directed several dozen feature and documentary films, winning more than 80 awards. Photo credit: Gorupdebesanez, via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA ). Bratislava/Prague, Feb 27 (CTK) - Slovak director Juraj…
63rd BRNO16 Short Film Festival Concludes With Award Ceremony
"Will My Parents Come to See Me?", directed by Mo Harawe, won the festival's main prize. Photo credit: BRNO16. Brno, Oct 16 (BD) - Yesterday evening, the 63rd BRNO16 International…
Long-Awaited Christmas Film Shot In Brno “Wishes to Santa” Arrives in Cinemas
The romantic Christmas comedy "Wishes to Santa", filmed in the city center of Brno, is coming to cinemas from November 11th, with a premiere in Brno on November 8th. Credit:…
Three Heartfelt Czech Movies To Watch During Lockdown
Those interested in the controversial history, culture, and society of the Czech Republic know that the Czech movie industry is one-of-a-kind. But where should you start, once you have seen…
Dutch Reality Show Filmed Secretly In Czech Republic Now On Air
This month, Dutch reality show "Wie is de Mol?" broadcast the first few episodes filmed in the Czech Republic last summer, with locations including Jaroslavice, Valtice Castle and Velka America…
Special Online Edition of ‘Das Filmfest’ German Film Festival Coming In February
A captivating mix of comedy, drama and romance: a selection of German-language films will be screened online via DAFilms in February. A documentary following the art of traditional bread making,…