‘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.
May 29, 2026
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Pegah Ahangarani’s debut feature wins L’Œil d’or at Cannes with support from Prague-based Media Nest.
The cult Czech comedy Tankový prapor is back in cinemas with a new poster and renewed attention to its role in post-1989 filmmaking.
Deaf Crocodile will release restored silent films by Czech pioneer Jan S. Kolár, introducing two landmark works to U.S. audiences.
Czech documentary Million Moments faces political backlash over public funding and claims of activist filmmaking.
The Karlovy Vary festival will showcase a restored Věra Chytilová film as part of its anniversary program celebrating Czech cinema heritage.
Krutart’s new children’s series has gained international buyers ahead of production, signaling growing global interest in Czech-developed animated content.
The animated Czech fairy tale expands global reach with April U.S. debut, following strong domestic reception and international distribution deals.
A mixed live-action and animated Czech film adaptation of Karel Čapek’s War with the Newts is nearing completion ahead of a fall 2026 release.
The crime thriller set in Prague reimagines noir tradition through a cynical private eye navigating betrayal, money, and moral ambiguity.
The veteran actor praises Václav Marhoul’s The Painted Bird as one of his most meaningful and overlooked films.
Juraj Herz’s 1971 psychological drama Oil Lamps arrives on UK blu-ray, highlighting its enduring place in Czech cinema history.
Kleber Mendonça Filho has cited Czech classic The Ear as a key influence on The Secret Agent, now opening in Prague cinemas.
A Prague court has temporarily banned the TV airing of the Czech drama amid an ongoing legal dispute over alleged violations of personal rights.
The Czech-Danish co-production Mr. Nobody Against Putin wins the Oscar for Best Documentary, marking the country’s first Academy Award since 1997.
Agnieszka Holland’s Franz leads the 33rd Czech Lion awards with four wins, including best actor for Idan Weiss, presented Saturday evening at Prague Congress Centre.
Policy expert Helena Bezděk Fraňková will receive a lifetime Czech Lion for shaping film funding, incentives, and audiovisual policy.
The Czech co-production takes top documentary honors at the 2026 BAFTAs, boosting its Oscar prospects and spotlighting Czech documentary filmmaking.
Pepa Lubojacki’s mobile-shot film on homelessness takes best documentary award and now qualifies for Oscar consideration.
The Czech co-produced animated film The Last Whale Singer opens Feb. 19, blending fantasy, environmental themes and international production.
Ondřej Provazník’s drama Broken Voices took Best Film at the Czech Film Critics’ Awards, with Kateřina Falbrová praised for her lead role.
Digitally restored silent classic by Gustav Machatý has returned to Czech cinemas, offering modern audiences a rare look at one of the most provocative films of the interwar era.
A new Czech historical drama based on Kateřina Tučková’s novel examines wartime trauma and postwar violence ahead of its HBO debut.
The Czech-Lithuanian co-production has earned a directing award at Sundance, highlighting Czech creative input in a major international co-production.
Second Run brings Karel Kachyňa’s Long Live the Republic! to Blu-ray, marking its first worldwide high-definition home release.