“I remember being in Prague, where I would see these structures and marvel at them,” Brody says about the affinity for brutalist architecture that drew him to the movie.
The Czech film, a smash hit at the local box office, will see theatrical release in more European territories as it builds momentum for awards season recognition.
Director Jiří Mádl’s historical drama, now playing in Czech cinemas, will compete for a nomination at the 97th annual Academy Awards next spring.
The WWI film, which was filmed in and around Prague in 2021, won Oscars for International Film, Sound, Cinematography, and Production Design.
The German-language WWI drama won a total of seven BAFTA awards including Best Picture and Best Director.
The Netflix adaptation of Erich Maria Remarque’s classic might be a favorite to win Best Picture at the 2023 Academy Awards.
The German-language Netflix production, which shot in the Czech Republic in the spring of 2021, has scored 14 BAFTA nominations.
Directed by Petr Václav, the film tells the story of Czech composer Josef Mysliveček, a close friend and musical influence on Mozart
Agnieszka Holland’s excellent Charlatan is one of 14 films seeking a nomination for Best International Film
Czech set designers, working under production designer Ra Vincent, have also been named among the 2020 Oscar nominees
Director Václav Marhoul’s masterpiece is one of 10 films that will compete to become among the five nominees in January