KVIFF 2026: Kevin Bacon, Jeffrey Wright, Harvey Keitel and more join impressive guest lineup
Kevin Bacon, Jeffrey Wright, Harvey Keitel and cinematographer Robert Richardson join the expanding guest lineup for KVIFF’s 60th edition.
Latest News
Dustin Hoffman, Juliette Binoche to receive Crystal Globes at 2026 Karlovy Vary film fest
Hollywood icon Dustin Hoffman and French star Juliette Binoche will receive Crystal Globes for Outstanding Artistic Contribution to World Cinema at KVIFF.
Kevin Spacey to perform on stage at Prague’s Žofín Palace with Songs & Stories event
Kevin Spacey will perform Songs & Stories with Alive Jazz Band at Žofín Palace in Prague on Dec 2, blending jazz, stories and film career.
Czech animator Jiří Trnka’s restored puppet classics get international Blu-ray release
Second Run’s new Blu-ray showcases two restored Jiří Trnka classics, highlighting the enduring influence of Czech puppet animation.
‘Toy Story 5’ movie review: Woody and Buzz take a backseat in latest Pixar adventure
Joan Cusack’s Jessie leads Pixar’s latest adventure as Toy Story 5 tackles tech addiction, purpose, and play in a heartfelt but predictable sequel.
Karlovy Vary film fest to celebrate 80 years with Czechia’s biggest drone show ever
KVIFF will replace its traditional opening fireworks with a record-breaking 1,300-drone display as part of its 80th anniversary celebrations.
‘Only Beautiful Things to Look At’: KVIFF title probes forced sterilization in communist Czechoslovakia
Ivan Ostrochovský’s Karlovy Vary competition entry revisits forced sterilizations and reproductive policy in 1980s Czechoslovakia.
Movie Reviews
‘Power Ballad’ movie review: Paul Rudd, Nick Jonas hit all the right notes in John Carney’s latest
Backed by an endearing Paul Rudd in a role that plays perfectly to his strengths, this latest film from Once director John Carney is a real crowd-pleaser.
‘Disclosure Day’ movie review: Steven Spielberg’s alien revelation with Emily Blunt, Josh O’Connor
While certainly not without interest, Disclosure Day is a missed opportunity from a filmmaker who has spent much of his career exploring humanity’s fascination with life beyond our world.
‘In the Grey’ movie review: Jake Gyllenhaal, Henry Cavill in slick Guy Ritchie extraction thriller
This slick Guy Ritchie thriller features an engrossing 25-minute sequence devoted to planning a high-risk extraction and another 25 minutes watching that plan unfold under fire,
‘Fuze’ movie review: Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Theo James in crackerjack throwback thriller
This no-nonsense procedural feels like the kind of heist film they just don’t make anymore, and doesn’t let the energy flag for a second of its expedient 96-minute runtime.
Filmed in Prague
‘Legacy of Spies’ adds Hugh Laurie, Joe Alwyn to cast as Prague shoot continues
BBC and MGM+ have unveiled major new cast additions for the John le Carré adaptation as production transforms central Prague into Cold War-era Europe.
‘Birdwatcher’: Prague production on Monarch: Legacy of Monsters spinoff now underway
The Apple TV+ spin-off starring Wyatt Russell as Lee Shaw will shoot in the Czech Republic this summer, with Prague locations already planned.
‘Foundation’: Season 4 of Apple TV+ sci-fi series enters final stretch of Prague production
Apple TV+’s sci-fi epic is nearing the end of its Prague production for season 4, with a 120-day shoot signaling a larger narrative and deeper local industry impact.
‘Family Pack 2: Renaissance’: Netflix werewolf sequel with Monica Bellucci now filming in Prague
Production on Netflix’s Family Pack sequel is currently underway in Prague, with Monica Bellucci leading a new cast in a Renaissance-era adventure.
Czech Cinema News
2026 Summer Film School in Uherské Hradiště to spotlight Roman Polanski’s cinematic legacy
The 52nd edition of the Czech festival will examine Roman Polanski’s influential films while acknowledging the controversy surrounding the director.
KVIFF opens 60th edition in Mariánské Lázně with Pedro Almodóvar’s ‘Bitter Christmas’
KVIFF will open its 60th edition in Mariánské Lázně with a special screening of Pedro Almodóvar’s Bitter Christmas on July 1.
Summer cinema returns to Pragovka in Prague 9, with free screenings every Tuesday
Pragovka’s free summer cinema returns with 13 European films, including several English-friendly screenings, running weekly through mid-September.
‘The Odyssey’ in 70mm IMAX: Prague cinema one of three in EU to see Nolan’s epic in intended format
Prague’s Cinema City Flora is one of only three EU cinemas showing Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey in 70mm IMAX when it opens next month.
Czech Movies
Legal dispute over Czech film ‘Broken Voices’ ends in court-approved settlement
A court-approved settlement has ended the legal dispute over Broken Voices, though confidential terms leave its Czech TV broadcast status unclear.
‘Eeny, Meeny, Miny, Moe!’: Czech animated short earns Special Jury Mention at Tribeca film fest
Andrea Szelesová’s Czech-Slovak animated short received a Special Jury Mention at the 2026 Tribeca Festival following its Berlinale premiere.
‘Acorn’s Adventure’: Czech animated feature lands global distribution deal ahead of 2029 release
Dandelooo has acquired worldwide sales rights to Czech-German animated feature directed by Filip Mašek.
‘Rehearsals for a Revolution’: Czech-Iranian co-production wins top documentary prize at Cannes
Pegah Ahangarani’s debut feature wins L’Œil d’or at Cannes with support from Prague-based Media Nest.
Czech Box Office & Streaming
Czech box office June 11-14: ‘Disclosure Day’ leads strong weekend as ‘Obsession’ continues growth
Curry Barker’s low-budget hit surged 26.2 percent in its third week of release, overtaking Backrooms for the third position in the charts.
Czech box office June 4-7: ‘Scary Movie’ laughs to the top as ‘Masters of the Universe’ flops
The spoof sequel took in a whopping CZK 12.1 million, ranking it behind The Devil Wears Prada 2 as the second-highest 2026 debut at the Czech box office.
Czech box office May 27-30: ‘Backrooms’ steps into the top of the charts; ‘Obsession’ debuts fourth
Kane Parsons’ Backrooms led a strong weekend at the Czech box office, according to the latest from the Czech Film Distributors’ Union.
Czech box office May 21-24: ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ lands with less-than-stellar opening
The first Star Wars film in cinemas since 2019 opened with just CZK 7.74 million, less than half of what The Devil Wears Prada 2 earned in its opening weekend earlier this month.
Czech Connections
Arnold Schwarzenegger returns to Prague for sold-out fan event at Žofín Palace
The Hollywood legend returned to Prague for a sold-out appearance at Žofín Palace, his first visit since filming FUBAR in the Czech capital.
Harvey Keitel considers this Czech WWII drama one of the best films he has ever made
The veteran actor praises Václav Marhoul’s The Painted Bird as one of his most meaningful and overlooked films.
How the Czech classic ‘The Ear’ echoes through Oscar-nominated thriller ‘The Secret Agent’
Kleber Mendonça Filho has cited Czech classic The Ear as a key influence on The Secret Agent, now opening in Prague cinemas.
Chuck Norris dies at 86: Action legend remembered in Czechia for iconic T-Mobile campaign
The late action star left an unusual mark on Czech pop culture through a 2010 T-Mobile ad campaign filmed in Prague.