
‘Mr Nobody Against Putin’ becomes first Czech production to win an Oscar in 30 years
The Czech-Danish co-production Mr. Nobody Against Putin wins the Oscar for Best Documentary, marking the country’s first Academy Award since 1997.

The Czech-Danish co-production Mr. Nobody Against Putin wins the Oscar for Best Documentary, marking the country’s first Academy Award since 1997.

The Czech co-production takes top documentary honors at the 2026 BAFTAs, boosting its Oscar prospects and spotlighting Czech documentary filmmaking.

The Czech co-production scores a best documentary nomination, highlighting the country’s growing international impact alongside animated short Hurikán.

Hana Novakova’s documentary Amoosed follows the moose’s rare return to Czechia and her decade-long quest to capture it on film.

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The Czech-Danish documentary Mr. Nobody vs. Putin is Denmark’s 2026 Oscar submission, marking the fourth Czech-produced submission.

Maja Penčič’s debut documentary Minimum Love probes Prague’s youth on love, fear, and disillusionment in a world adrift.

Dan Svátek’s new documentary I Am Taiwanese revisits Miloš Vystrčil’s 2020 Taiwan visit and its lasting political resonance.

The new Czech documentary Kingdom of Soap Bubbles traces the Schicht family’s rise from a local soap maker to Unilever co-founders.

Acclaimed filmmaker Tsai Ming-liang will shoot a new Walker film with FAMU students during the Ji.hlava documentary festival this fall.

The 29th Ji.hlava International Documentary Film Festival will open Oct. 24 with bold new works, including The Librarians, a Sarah Jessica Parker-produced film on U.S. book bans.

Creative Europe Media grants to Czech filmmakers jumped 40% in 2024, with producers receiving over one-third of total funding.

Petr Jančárek’s Havel Speaking, Can You Hear Me? is comprised of never-before-seen footage of the former Czech president from 2009-2012.

Nine years in the making, My New Face charts the life of Martina Půtová, who was left blind following an acid attack by a former partner.

You can watch & vote for selected films screening at this year’s International Documentary Film Festival thanks to streaming service DAFilms