Tag: Year of the Widow

David Vodstrčil and Aňa Geislerová in Caravan (2025)

Czech film projects receive record amount of funding from Creative Europe Media grants

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

June 22, 2025

Jiří Mádl receives the Czech Lion Award for Best Director. Photo: Facebook / Český lev

‘Waves’ dominates Czech Lion Awards, winning Best Picture, Director, Screenplay

“We were prepared for any outcome tonight, and this one is a great result,” writer-director Jiří Mádl told reporters after his victory at the Czech Republic’s version of the Oscars.

March 9, 2025

‘Waves’, ‘Girl America’ dominate 2025 Czech Lion Award nominations

Among the 29 titles competing across 24 categories, Czech Oscar submission Waves (Vlny), directed by Jiří Mádl, leads the pack with 14 nominations.

January 13, 2025

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