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This year commemorates the 50th anniversary of ABBA’s legendary win at Eurovision, an occasion that deserves a cinematic homage worthy of this quintessential pop group. ‘ABBA: Against the Odds’ chronicles…

This is the true story of Freddy and Walter – two young Slovak Jews, who were deported to Auschwitz in 1942. On 10 April 1944, after meticulous planning and with…

The Dung Beetle is running behind schedule, the Parasite is dozing off, and Mrs. Larva is more focused on her knitting than on following the director’s guidance. Evidently, this amateur…

In 1939, the vibrant Czech diplomat Jan Masaryk finds himself in America, having fled from his troubled past. With Germany’s occupation of Czechoslovakia, Masaryk is left without a homeland. In…

“Ice Mother” is a poignant Czech drama directed by Bohdan Sláma, exploring themes of family, aging, and unexpected companionship. The film follows Hana, a widow whose life takes a turn…

A jobless farmer persuades his geologist friend to leave his academic position and join him in the illicit pursuit of wealth by mining moldavite.

Set in 1983 Czechoslovakia, this film explores the dynamics of power and manipulation within a school environment. The story revolves around a seemingly benevolent teacher whose influence over her students…

The turning point for Jan’s decision comes with the self-chosen death of his father-in-law, who had exhausted his strength and patience. It was Grandma who took charge of Grandpa’s life,…

Helmed by Petr Zelenka, this 2015 movie offers a distinctive mix of historical drama and dark humor, examining the aftermath of a pivotal moment in Czech history from an unusual…

In a small Czech town near Prague, brothers Grass and Cobra Snake, in their thirties, struggle with the aftermath of their dysfunctional upbringing. Grass, who is jobless and single, finds…

The narrative draws inspiration from the life and career of Jan Saudek, arguably the most famous Czech photographer on the global stage. Saudek has played a significant role in shaping…

This tragicomic family film delves into the world of young protagonists, focusing on the son of a local communist official and his friend, a young boy caught in the regime’s…

A wedding is meant to be a celebration filled with happiness, but sometimes things don’t go as planned. An unexpected visitor appears at the church and then again at the…

Set against the backdrop of the late 1980s in Czechoslovakia, this animated film follows the life of a solitary train dispatcher whose quiet existence is disrupted by haunting memories and…

Ondra, a young boy with asthma, has his beloved toy—a worn-out stuffed bear called Kooky—discarded by his parents. That night, Ondra dreams of Kooky’s adventurous journey to return home from…

In a whimsical world where forgotten toys come to life, a group of playthings embarks on a daring adventure to rescue their kidnapped friend from the clutches of an evil…

Set against the backdrop of World War II, this film follows the journey of Czech pilots who escape Nazi-occupied Czechoslovakia to join the Royal Air Force in Britain. The narrative…

Set in the politically charged atmosphere of Czechoslovakia during the 1960s, this film intricately weaves the lives of two neighboring families as they navigate personal and societal upheavals. Directed by…