
‘Tainted Horseplay’: Restored edition of Chytilová classic to premiere at 2026 Karlovy Vary film fest
The Karlovy Vary festival will showcase a restored Věra Chytilová film as part of its anniversary program celebrating Czech cinema heritage.

The Karlovy Vary festival will showcase a restored Věra Chytilová film as part of its anniversary program celebrating Czech cinema heritage.

Slovak actress Magda Vášáryová will be honored at the 2026 Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, which marks its 60th edition and 80 years since its founding.

The 2026 Karlovy Vary International Film Festival reflects on its past while introducing new exhibitions, programming, and design elements.

This year’s animation festival in Liberec presents its competition lineup with thematic focus on myths and honors veteran Czech animator Jan Klos.

Cult oddities and cinematic misfires, including the European premiere of VelociPastor 2, take over Prague’s Church of St. Anne as Film Fest Naruby brings absurdity to the Czech capital.

The 61st edition of Academia Film Olomouc reveals 52 films and 10 immersive projects selected for its 61st edition, running April 28 to May 3.

Zlín Film Studios celebrate 90 years, highlighting their historic role in animation, special effects, and global filmmaking influence.

The annual festival returns to Kino Pilotů in April with Czech premieres, short film competitions, industry events and international guests.

The annual festival returns April 9 with a lineup spanning major auteurs, award-winning debuts, music-driven films and a tribute to Paolo Sorrentino.

The Czech capital’s annual Bulgarian Film Festival returns to Kino Lucerna on March 25-28 with six features focused on dignity, aging, and resistance.

Prague’s Shockproof Film Festival returns March 23-29 with cult films, live dubbing, interactive screenings, and a mental health theme.

The annual human rights documentary festival brings 106 films to Prague and expands to 60 Czech cities, with debates, VR projects, and education programs.

FAMUFEST returns March 4–8 with student films, industry events, and a special program marking 80 years of FAMU in Prague.

The seventh edition of Prague Film Awards spotlights indie films from Czechia and abroad at Kino Světozor on Feb. 20.

The 20th Pragueshorts Film Festival presents 15 Czech shorts, including premieres, Czech Lion candidates, and internationally screened films.

The festival explores alternative pornography through short films, discussions, and a safe, inclusive festival environment.

KVIFF Classics returns to Prague’s Kino Světozor with restored films and tributes to global cinema icons from Jan. 15–17, 2026.

FilmAsia returns to Prague Dec. 4–12 with a thematic program exploring reinvention, genre subversion, and generational shifts in contemporary Asian cinema.

A new symphonic score for Fritz Lang’s Metropolis will debut at Composers Summit Prague 2026, alongside concerts and workshops with top composers.

Kino Lucerna hosts a new edition of the Italian film festival over the next week, presenting nine recent titles and several guest filmmakers.

Prague’s Přítomnost Cinema hosts the BalCan CrossOver Fest with new Balkan films, Czech premieres, and discussions over three days.

The Shockproof Film Festival’s Autumn Harvest edition showcases cult, horror, and camp films with English-friendly screenings at Kino Aero.

The Kino Brasil Festival returns to Prague this November, showcasing Brazil’s diverse cinema, culture, and stories under the theme “Faces of Brazil.”

Karlovy Vary Variations returns with films by Jim Jarmusch, Richard Linklater, and Paolo Sorrentino, alongside classical music concerts in iconic venues.