Direction: Jan Nemec

Direction Jan Nemec

Cast Ladislav Jánsky · Antonín Kumbera · Irma Bischofova · Ivan Asic

Synopsis Diamonds of the Night (1964) follows the harrowing journey of two young Jewish individuals who manage to flee from a train that is transporting them between concentration camps. Their escape leads them to be pursued relentlessly by a group of...

Direction Jan Nemec

Synopsis Oratorio for Prague (S) (1968) is an exceptional historical record capturing the Soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia in 1968. Initially conceived as a documentary chronicling the liberalization of Czechoslovakia, the film unexpectedly transformed into a poignant record of the Soviet tanks...

Direction Jan Nemec

Cast Ivan Vyskocil · Jan Klusák · Jiri Nemec · Pavel Bosek

Synopsis The Party and the Guests (1966) follows a joyful group of individuals enjoying a picnic who are suddenly confronted by a mysterious group of strangers. This new group is headed by a domineering and cruel individual who exerts a powerful...

Direction Jan Nemec

Cast Lindsay Anderson · Jitka Cerhová · Denisa Dvoráková · Karel Gott

Synopsis Martyrs of Love (1967) is a romantic anthology film that explores the multifaceted nature of love through three distinct narratives: temptation, dreams, and adventure. The first story revolves around a shy clerk who decides to splurge his savings on a...

Direction Vera Chytilová · Jaromil Jires · Jiří Menzel · Jan Nemec

Cast Pavla Marsálková · Ferdinand Kruta · Alois Vachek

Direction Jan Nemec

Cast Heinz Bennent · Zdenka Procházková · Edwige Pierre · Achim Strietzel

Direction Jan Nemec

Cast Jan Bartusek · Oldrich Bláha · Ivan Renc

Synopsis The Loaf of Bread (S) (1960) follows the story of three prisoners during the closing days of World War II who are determined to escape from a train. To execute their daring plan, they first need to secure food, setting...

Direction Jan Nemec

Cast Jirí Mádl · Karel Roden · Martin Pechlát · Gabriela Mícová

Synopsis The Wolf from Royal Vineyard Street (2016) delves into the compelling life journey of its director, Jan Nemec, a pivotal figure in the Czech New Wave movement. The film offers an intimate look at Nemec's experiences and contributions to cinema,...