Agnieszka Holland’s Kafka biopic Franz, filmed largely in Prague, will represent Poland at the 2026 Oscars after not being considered for Czech submission.
Klára Tasovská’s Berlinale-premiered film about photographer Libuše Jarcovjáková is Czechia’s submission for the 2026 Academy Awards.
An open letter accuses the film of basing its central character on a real-life victim of sexual abuse after the Czech Film and Television Academy recommended it for Oscar submission.
Director Jiří Mádl’s historical drama, now playing in Czech cinemas, will compete for a nomination at the 97th annual Academy Awards next spring.