‘Fichtelberg’: Czech fantasy film inspired by the work of Karel Zeman to premiere in Zlín
The new Czech film Fichtelberg draws on the visual legacy of Karel Zeman in a historical adventure tale set to premiere at the Zlín Film Festival.
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‘The Secret of Secrets’: Dan Brown’s Prague-set Robert Langdon novel to become new Netflix series
Dan Brown’s iconic symbologist Robert Langdon is set for his next on-screen adventure, and this time the action unfolds in the heart of Central Europe.
Mission: Film: Young filmmakers in Czechia invited to explore space in short film contest
Winning entries are set to screen at Prague cinema Kino Lucerna during Czech Space Week this October.
‘Matchbox’: John Cena movie from the Mattel toy line filmed near Czech border in Slovakia
Apple’s upcoming action comedy Matchbox shot high-octane car stunts in Slovakia, just across the Czech border, in earlier this spring.
‘Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning’ movie review: Franchise finale sticks the landing
This Tom Cruise blockbuster rates right alongside its predecessor as a finely-tuned, breathless piece of blockbuster filmmaking, and sends the M:I series out on a high note.
Czech public remembers Karlovy Vary festival head Jiří Bartoška at Prague funeral
A public farewell to Jiří Bartoška, celebrated Czech actor and longtime president of the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, takes place today at Prague’s Rudolfinum.
‘Ballerina’: Prague’s neon nightscape features in new poster for John Wick spinoff
A new trailer and poster for Ballerina highlight Prague’s iconic locations as Lionsgate gears up for the John Wick spinoff’s June 5 debut.
Movie Reviews
‘Final Destination: Bloodlines’ movie review: gory franchise return keeps it all in the family
This sixth entry in the franchise and first since 2011’s Final Destination 5 benefits from an engaging narrative that shakes up the usual story and some creative murder set pieces.
‘The Monkey’ movie review: Osgood Perkins’ Stephen King adaptation goes bananas, in a good way
This adaptation of Stephen King’s short story turns into an engagingly offbeat comedy punctuated by sudden, sometimes shockingly gruesome scenes of violence.
‘Unit 234’ movie review: Isabelle Fuhrman, Don Johnson match wits in deadly Storage Wars
Slick direction from Andy Tennant and an especially engaging lead performance by Isabelle Fuhrman make this a nifty little thriller that never wears out its welcome.
‘Tin Soldier’ movie review: Jamie Foxx, Robert De Niro march through murky Scott Eastwood thriller
Despite an interesting premise and a terrific cast, this murky mess feels like it was cobbled together from a bare minimum of available elements.
Filmed in Prague
‘Zone Dreamers’: Zendaya’s new campaign for On was shot at Prague’s Barrandov Studio
Zendaya’s latest collaboration with Swiss sportswear brand On was produced in the Czech Republic.
Donald Trump’s movie tariff plan draws concern, but not panic, from Czech film industry
Officials say Donald Trump’s announced U.S. movie tariffs would impact Czech productions, but not devastate them, as industry leaders wait for further details.
‘The White Lotus’: Could the fourth season of the hit HBO series film in Prague?
The Czech capital is among 11 locations that meets the criteria for the next season of Mike White’s hit HBO series, according to available information.
‘Ballerina’: New trailer for John Wick spinoff with Ana de Armas showcases Prague locations
A new trailer for Ballerina reveals Ana de Armas in action and highlights Prague filming locations utilized in the upcoming John Wick spinoff.
Czech Cinema News
Dance Film Festival Prague returns to Kino Atlas with expanded program, May 15-17
Dance Film Festival Prague runs May 15–17 at Kino Atlas with feature films, student competition, and international dance shorts.
Jiří Trnka retrospective in Prague highlights legacy of Czech animator, the ‘Walt Disney of the East’
A major new retrospective at Prague’s Galerie Villa Pellé will shine a spotlight on Jiří Trnka, one of the 20th century’s most celebrated animators, illustrators, and filmmakers.
Karlovy Vary International Film Festival receives record funding from Czech state
The Czech Ministry of Culture will give CZK 47 million annually to Karlovy Vary IFF over the next three years, marking its highest-ever support.
Jiří Bartoška, celebrated Czech actor and Karlovy Vary festival president, dies at 78
The celebrated actor and long-time head of the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival leaves behind a legacy that reshaped Czech cinema and the country’s largest film festival.
Czech Movies
‘Broken Voices’: New Czech film based on Bambini di Praga sex abuse scandal in girls’ choir
Director Ondřej Provazník’s new film, inspired by real events, examines power dynamics and abuse in a 1990s girls’ choir. In cinemas from July 8.
This Czech movie has been ranked one of the 10 best short films ever made
Collider places Jan Švankmajer’s surreal stop-motion classic Dimensions of Dialogue among the greatest shorts of all time.
‘Summer School, 2001’: Czechia’s first ‘viet-film’ brings fresh perspective to cinemas this summer
Director Dužan Duong’s debut brings an authentic Czech-Vietnamese family story to cinemas, premiering July 24 across Czechia.
‘Pod parou’: Czech remake of Oscar-winning Another Round gets debut trailer
Comedy Pod parou flips the Danish original’s premise with four Czech teachers testing a boozy theory. In cinemas from August 7.
Czech Connections
‘The Ugly Stepsister’ director Emilie Blichfeldt was inspired by a Czech classic for new horror film
The satirical ‘beauty horror’ retelling of Cinderella features gore, body horror—and roots in the beloved Czech fairy tale Three Wishes for Cinderella (Tři oříšky pro Popelku).
‘I love Prague’: Bill Skarsgård to present European premiere of ‘Locked’ in Czech capital
Skarsgård will introduce the film alongside Czech producer Petr Jákl at Cinema City Slovanský dům in Prague on March 26.
Oscar-winner Adrien Brody was awed by Prague’s architecture before making ‘The Brutalist’
“I remember being in Prague, where I would see these structures and marvel at them,” Brody says about the affinity for brutalist architecture that drew him to the movie.
David Lynch visited Prague to record soundtracks to Blue Velvet, Lost Highway, and Mulholland Drive
Director David Lynch passed away this week at the age of 78, and while he never shot a film in Prague, he did share a