Harvey Keitel considers this Czech WWII drama one of the best films he has ever made
The veteran actor praises Václav Marhoul’s The Painted Bird as one of his most meaningful and overlooked films.
March 26, 2026
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The veteran actor praises Václav Marhoul’s The Painted Bird as one of his most meaningful and overlooked films.
Set decorator Beatrice Brentnerová, Oscar-nominated for Nosferatu, has joined the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
Acclaimed Czech cinematographer Vladimír Smutný, known for Oscar-winning ‘Kolya’ and ‘The Painted Bird’, died at 82, leaving behind legacy of eight Czech Lions.
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.
A new biopic about the infamous United States Senator from Czech director Václav Marhoul is set to begin production early next year