Cast: Jan Kraus

Direction Jan Švankmajer

Cast Ludvík Sváb · Bedrich Glaser · Jan Kraus · Pavel Marek

Synopsis Food (S) (1992) is a short film structured into three distinct segments: Morning Meal, Midday Meal, and Evening Meal. MORNING MEAL: Following his breakfast, a man undergoes a peculiar transformation into an intricate, dumbwaiter-like breakfast server, and the individual who...

Direction Jan Švankmajer

Cast Petr Cepek · Jan Kraus · Vladimír Kudla · Antonin Zacpal

Synopsis Faust (1994) presents a highly imaginative and unconventional retelling of the timeless tale of a man who barters his soul with the devil. Drawing inspiration from Marlowe's "Doctor Faustus," Goethe's "Faust," and other interpretations of the classic legend, this film...

Direction Václav Vorlícek

Cast Petra Cernocká · Jan Hrusínský · Jan Kraus · Vlastimil Zavrel

Synopsis The Girl on the Broomstick (1972) follows the story of Saxana, an aspiring witch with boundless enthusiasm but limited magical prowess. Due to her lack of talent, she is held back for 300 years at a sorceress' school, a common...

Direction Tomás Masín

Cast Krystof Hádek · Karolina Gruszka · Martin Huba · Jan Kraus

Synopsis 3 Seasons in Hell (2009) is set in Prague, 1947, a period marked by sensuality, extravagance, and a sense of great expectations. The story follows Ivan Heinz, a charming and witty 19-year-old who has recently left home to embrace the...

Direction Tereza Kopácová

Cast Eva Hacurová · Sabina Remundová · Filip Král · Stanislav Majer

Synopsis Az budou krávy lítat (2019) follows the journey of a plus-sized educator who resolves to break free from the constraints of societal expectations. Embarking on a transformative path, she enrolls in burlesque dance lessons, defying conventional beauty standards and embracing...

Direction Karel Kachyna

Cast Jaroslava Schallerová · Oldrich Kaiser · Milena Dvorská · Frantisek Velecký

Synopsis Láska (1973) follows the lives of sixteen-year-old grammar school students tasked with writing essays on the theme of "Love." The top student, Andrea (Jaroslava Schallerová), pens a piece on patriotic love for her country, as she has yet to experience...

Direction Petr Schulhoff

Cast Jirí Sovák · Iva Janzurová · Stella Zázvorková · Ludek Sobota

Synopsis What I Have I Hold, Gentlemen...! (1980) unfolds in a prefabricated house within a housing estate, where the Nováks and the Bartáceks reside. Both families are devoid of spiritual values, with their primary goal being to amass as much wealth...

Direction Karel Kachyna

Cast Lada Jelínková · Miro Noga · Jirí Ornest · Tatána Fischerová

Synopsis Hanele (1999) is a poignant drama that delves into the timeless struggle between faith, family, and love, where every choice is fraught with difficulty. Set in the 1930s in the Sub-Carpathian region of Ukraine, the story revolves around a close-knit...

Direction Stanislav Strnad

Cast Vlastimil Brodsky · Pavla Marsálková · Ludek Munzar · Jana Hlavácová

Synopsis Stríbrná pila (TV Series) (1978) is a television series that aired in 1978, consisting of 6 episodes. The show delves into the lives of its characters, exploring their relationships, challenges, and personal growth over the course of the episodes. Each...

Direction Tomás Masín

Cast Jirí Machácek · Vojtech Dyk · Tatiana Pauhofová · Jan Kraus

Synopsis Wilson City (2015) is a comedic film that draws inspiration from classic paperback crime novels. The narrative unfolds in a small, unremarkable town in Central Europe, where a mysterious serial killer begins a killing spree shortly after the conclusion of...

Direction Stanislav Strnad

Cast Karel Vochoc · Jirí Vala · Jirí Stepnicka · Petr Svoboda

Synopsis Poprask na silnici E 4 (1980) follows the journey of three employees, Kudrna, Kaplan, and Sinták, who are tasked by the director of the Cicenice brick-works to travel to Turnov to acquire a new small locomotive. Along their route, they...

Direction Zdenek Sirovy

Cast Pavel Landovsky · Bronislav Poloczek · Alois Svehlík · Jirí Schmitzer

Synopsis Cerní baroni (1992) delves into the lives of Czechoslovak soldiers assigned to a specialized military unit designated for those deemed "politically unreliable." Known as the Technical Auxiliary Battalions, or colloquially as "the black barons," the film presents a blend of...

Direction Frantisek Vlácil

Cast Jirí Schwarz · Veronika Zilková · Marta Vancurová · Petr Cepek

Direction Martin Sulík

Cast Juraj Paulen · Anton Vaculík · Vilma Cibulková · Csongor Kassai

Synopsis Landscape (2000) unfolds in a quaint, fictional village nestled in the heart of Slovakia, where a series of interconnected tales mirror the escalating chaos of the world. A Czech soldier, enticed by a local madam (Vilma Cibulkova), discovers that the...

Direction Krystof Hanzlík

Cast Maros Kramár · Klára Issová · Lucie Vondrácková · David Kraus

Synopsis Královský slib (2001) is a captivating tale directed by Krystof Hanzlík, blending realism with fantasy. The narrative revolves around a pact forged between two monarchs amidst a fierce battle, stipulating that their neighboring realms would be united through matrimony. However,...

Direction Tomás Vorel

Cast Tomás Vorel Jr. · Eva Josefíková · Jirí Mádl · Zuzana Bydzovská

Synopsis Vejska (2014) follows the ongoing journey of two young individuals deeply passionate about graffiti. The narrative delves into their experiences, challenges, and the creative expression they find through their art. As they navigate their lives, their love for graffiti serves...

Direction Edgar Reitz

Cast Tilo Prückner · Vadim Glowna · Hannelore Elsner · Harald Kuhlmann

Direction Václav Vorlícek

Cast Jirí Sovák · Vladimir Mensik · Milena Dvorská · Frantisek Filipovský

Synopsis Jak se budí princezny (1978) follows the tale of King Dalimil and Queen Eliska, who eagerly anticipate the arrival of their much-desired child, a daughter named Ruzenka. The narrative unfolds as the royal couple's hopes and dreams for their daughter's...

Direction Petr Schulhoff

Cast Jirí Klem · Renáta Dolezelová · Marie Drahokoupilová · Zdeněk Ornest

Synopsis Fate Named Kamila (1974) unfolds in the year 1970, focusing on taxi driver Tomás Gross, who is eagerly preparing to depart for Switzerland to reunite with his beloved Kamila, formerly a waitress in a Prague bar. With the assistance of...

Direction Artemio Benki · Vladimír Michálek · Michaela Pavlátová · Martin Sulík

Cast Jan Machácek · Zbynek Petrácek · Viktor Stoilov · David Kopelent

Synopsis Prague Stories... (1999) is a cinematic exploration of relationships and love, presented through the lenses of four distinct directors. The four periods in the film's title signify the four filmmakers: Vladimir Michalek, Michaela Pavlatova, Martin Sulík, and Artemio Benki. Each...