Despite winning Best Picture, Brothers was shut out of its 14 other nominations, while the sci-fi flick Restore Point and TV series Volga earned five Czech Lions apiece.
Nominations for the Czech Republic’s version of the Academy Awards are in ahead of the ceremony set to take place in Prague on March 9.
This highly-anticipated Czech sci-fi movie has a can’t-miss premise and some truly dazzling visuals, even if its narrative lacks the same level of innovative ambition.
This year’s 10th edition of the festival of science fiction films will take place at Kino Lucerna in Prague from September 26 through October 2.
Director Tomáš Mašín’s drama recounts the story of the Mašín Brothers, who put up an armed resistance to communist oppression in the 1950s.
The first Czech sci-fi film in 40 years has drawn comparisons to Blade Runner and will be seen in international markets.