225 Czech Films to Watch
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Czech Made ManMovie · 2011 · 96mThis film tells the story of a Czech multimillionaire who built his fortune through independent effort, not through unethical practices. He learns early on that self-reliance is key. During the 1980s totalitarian regime, he follows his own unique path and experiences the Velvet Revolution in an unexpected way – in a mental institution. After the Revolution, he embarks on a series of journeys, to Germany, prison, and China. The internet offers endless possibilities, leading to virtual wealth. He achieves everything he desires and even plans an unconventional family, but happiness is short-lived as everything unravels.IMDb 6.2TMDB 6.9 - 102
Tabloid WorkersMovie · 2014 · 56mPavel Novotný, the editor-in-chief of a leading Czech tabloid, offers a direct look inside the tabloid world. He reveals that readership is the driving force behind the publication's disregard for privacy and ethical boundaries, turning intrusive stories into carefully constructed spectacles. Celebrities, aware of the public's appetite, often perform for the tabloid's cameras, allowing the press to imbue their actions with sensational meaning.IMDb 6.9 - 103
The ProtectorMovie · 2009 · 98mA Czech journalist takes a job at a Prague radio station spreading Nazi propaganda to safeguard his Jewish wife. But as Nazi control over Czechoslovakia intensifies, the demands for collaboration strain their relationship, leading to its deterioration.IMDb 7.1TMDB 5.3 - 104
HostagesMovie · 1943 · 88mWhen a German soldier vanishes from a Prague cafe, the Nazis take everyone inside hostage. The staff and patrons are accused of murder and working with the Czech resistance. They are now prisoners, held captive by their captors.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.0 - 105
God Does Not Believe in Us AnymoreMovie · 1982 · 109mIn 1938, the murder of his father by the Nazis prompts Ferry Tobler, a young Jew from Vienna, to flee to Prague. There, he connects with another exile and a Czech aid worker. Along with other Jewish refugees, the trio journeys to Paris. After a stay in a French prison camp, they manage to escape to Marseille, with the goal of sailing to safety.IMDb 7.6TMDB 7.0 - 106
One Hand Can't ClapMovie · 2003 · 103mUpon his release from prison, Standa anticipates a positive turn in his life. However, his fortunes worsen due to a new connection he makes.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.2 - 107
The Wolf from Royal Vineyard StreetMovie · 2016 · 75mThis film chronicles the life of Jan Nemec, a prominent and influential figure in the Czech New Wave movement of filmmaking.IMDb 5.5TMDB 3.0 - 108
FighterMovie · 2000 · 91m · DocumentaryDirector Amir Bar-Lev documents the journeys of two Czech Holocaust survivors, Jan Weiner and Arnošt Lustig, as they return to Terezín. Lustig was imprisoned there for five years, and Jan's mother died at the camp.IMDb 7.4TMDB 5.8 - 109
Mňága – Happy EndMovie · 1996This mockumentary explores the fabricated origins of Mnaga & Zdorp, a popular Czech pop-rock band. The film presents a deliberately false history, claiming they were manufactured by the music industry to fulfill a specific demand.IMDb 7.3TMDB 6.7 - 110
The Public WomanMovie · 1984 · 113m · DramaA young actress's life changes dramatically when she's selected for a film based on Dostoyevsky's 'The Possessed.' The film's mysterious Czech director, living in Paris, grows closely involved with her. Their relationship intensifies, making it difficult for the actress to distinguish between her role and reality.
She is pressured into pretending to be the late wife of a fellow Czech immigrant and, manipulated by the director, asked to commit a dangerous political act. The actress grapples with the moral implications of this real-life situation while trying to build her career. This film is a complex story about identity, manipulation, and the merging of art and life.IMDb 6.4TMDB 6.0 - 111
SchmitkeMovie · 2014 · 97mSchmitke, a retired German wind turbine engineer, travels to the Czech Republic to repair a noisy old wind turbine. After his colleague vanishes, strange occurrences begin in the surrounding forest.IMDb 6.1TMDB 6.3 - 112
I Served the King of EnglandMovie · 2007 · 115m · ComedyPrague, Czechoslovakia, in the years between the World Wars. Jan Dítě, a bright young waiter, dreams of becoming wealthy. He believes achieving this requires careful observation, discretion, and using every opportunity to his advantage. However, the unpredictable events of history repeatedly challenge his plans.IMDb 7.3TMDB 6.8 - 113ComediansMovie · 1954 · 95mA family of traveling comedians finds themselves in legal trouble when the youngest member, Fricek, is accused of attempted murder. He acted to defend his sister, Olga, from a sexual assault.TMDB 6.0
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KolyaMovie · 1996 · 105m · Drama, ComedyThis touching drama centers on Louka, a Czech cellist who unexpectedly marries a Russian immigrant after a quick romance. He then faces the added responsibility of caring for her young son. Facing initial difficulties due to a language barrier, Louka and the boy slowly develop a strong connection that overcomes cultural differences.
Directed by Oldřich Lipský, a key figure in the Czech New Wave, the film explores love, responsibility, and the strength of human bonds. The beautiful score, featuring cello performances by Louka, creates a feeling of warmth as it examines the challenges of this unusual family. As they learn to communicate, both Louka and the boy find comfort and profound meaning in their relationship with each other.IMDb 7.7TMDB 7.3 - 115
Secluded, Near WoodsMovie · 1976 · 92m · ComedyThe Lavickas, a family from urban Czech Republic, move to the countryside hoping for a simpler life, renting a charming home with the option to buy. The owner, Mr. Komarek, who initially agreed to sell, now seems determined to keep the property.
As the Lavickas settle in, they face unexpected difficulties trying to finalize the purchase. They must navigate Mr. Komarek's mysterious reluctance and adapt to rural life to achieve their dream of belonging.
This story explores themes of resilience and determination as the family strives to overcome obstacles and make their new life a reality.IMDb 7.6TMDB 7.2 - 116
Your Money or Your LifeMovie · 1932 · 93mThis Czech film explores the lives of two men: a man who betrayed his wife after marrying for financial gain, and a poor man driven to theft.IMDb 7.4TMDB 7.0 - 117
AnnaMovie · 1987 · 100mKrystyna, a Czech refugee, journeys to New York City hoping to find her idol, Anna, a fellow Czech actress who also lives in America. Once in New York, Anna discovers that fame doesn't easily translate across borders and faces a series of demeaning auditions while trying to find work. Their paths finally cross, and Krystyna and Anna offer each other a much-needed source of strength.IMDb 6.4TMDB 5.1 - 118
The Nun's NightMovie · 1967 · 90mIn a secluded Czech village during the early 1950s, a period of Soviet-influenced socialism, collectivized farming and the widespread closure of religious institutions reshape life.IMDb 7.2TMDB 7.2 - 119
The Jester and the QueenMovie · 1988 · 111mThis film is a satirical take on foreign occupation, contrasting two stories across different eras. One features a medieval Czech jester entertaining a visiting German king and his French queen. The other follows a contemporary Czech villager assisting a Bavarian hunter and his French wife in their search for wild boar in Bohemia. The narrative alternates between these two storylines and time periods.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.7 - 120
End of the Lonely Farm BerhofMovie · 1985 · 101mA drama unfolds on a remote farm situated on the Czech-Polish border, set in the immediate aftermath of World War II.IMDb 7.1TMDB 5.0 - 121
MayMovie · 2008 · 85mFollowing the success of his adaptation of Kytice, based on the works of classic Czech author Karel Jaromír Erben, director Brabec tackled another iconic Czech poem: Máj by Karel Hynek Mácha, widely regarded as the pinnacle of Czech Romanticism.IMDb 4.7TMDB 4.2 - 122
All My Loved OnesMovie · 1999 · 91mA man recalls his childhood in Prague during the early years of World War II, and the family's disintegration as the Nazis gain control. The story centers on the Jewish-Czech Silberstein family. The film is based on true events and serves as a tribute to Nicholas Winton, the British man who rescued 669 children, many of them Jewish, from Czechoslovakia just before the war. They were evacuated to Britain in an operation called the Czech Kindertransport, avoiding the Holocaust.IMDb 7.3TMDB 7.2 - 123
Christmas 'Killing Joke'Movie · 2015 · 86mA mayor envisions bringing holiday spirit to the town with a new ski jump, but the residents' quest for romance leads them into a series of humorous and unpredictable situations.IMDb 2.2TMDB 5.5 - 124
The Merry CircusMovie · 1951 · 12mTrnka creates a whimsical, surreal world of a circus featuring tightrope-walking fish, musical monkeys, balancing bears, and acrobatic feats, all brought to life through cutout animation created in collaboration with prominent Czech painters of the time.IMDb 6.2TMDB 5.1 - 125
SentimentMovie · 2003 · 73mTomáš Hejtmánek's documentary *Sentiment* offers an intimate portrait of Czech film master František Vláčil. Inspired by personal encounters with Vláčil, the film combines recorded interviews, recreations of their meetings, visits to locations from his films like *Marketa Lazarova*, *The Valley of the Bees*, and *Adelheid*, alongside sequences inspired by his work. The result is a distinctive and deeply personal portrayal of an artist – a blend of voices, sounds, and images that celebrates Vláčil's life and filmmaking legacy.IMDb 6.8TMDB 5.0 - 126
Alois NebelMovie · 2011 · 84m · Animation, DramaIn the late 1980s, Alois Nebel, a solitary train dispatcher in a remote Czech village on the Polish border, finds his quiet life disrupted by unsettling visions. When fog rolls in, he hallucinates trains from the past, bringing with them echoes of Central Europe's dark history. These nightmares lead him to a sanatorium where he encounters The Mute, a mysterious stranger carrying an old photograph and recently arrested after crossing the border. As Alois tries to understand The Mute's purpose in Bílý Potok, he becomes mysteriously drawn into a murder case in Poland, compelled by the stranger's past.IMDb 6.6TMDB 7.1 - 127
The Greatest CzechsMovie · 2010 · 99mA director (Jaroslav Plesl), his producer (Simona Babcáková), and their cinematographer (Jirí Vyorálek) and sound artist (Johana Svarcova) travel the country. These award-winning Czech filmmakers, with a history of critically acclaimed films screened at festivals, struggle to connect with audiences. Their latest project, the director's long-held dream, is on the verge of being canceled due to a lack of funding. The frustrated team finds themselves amidst a collection of record-breaking oddity competitions. Will this unlikely encounter change their fortunes? And what will the director make next?IMDb 6.4TMDB 5.1 - 128
FC RomaMovie · 2016 · 76mThis Czech documentary follows a group of Romany football players as they face discrimination. The film explores their struggle to succeed in the sport while battling prejudice.IMDb 5.9TMDB 6.0 - 129
KrakatitMovie · 1948 · 110mIn early 1900s Czechoslovakia, a chemist facing a terminal illness recounts the story of his creation of a potent explosive and its subsequent acquisition by anarchist groups.IMDb 7.2TMDB 6.5 - 130
The Beggar's OperaMovie · 1991 · 94mUnlike typical operas, the Beggar's Opera isn't a single work but a series of adaptations starting with John Gay's popular 1728 political satire. Composers and writers have reworked it ever since, most notably Bertholt Brecht and Kurt Weill's A Threepenny Opera. These versions often focus on the lives of the poor and criminal, featuring the character Macheath. This production adapts Gay's original by Vaclav Havel, the Czech freedom fighter, writer, and first president of post-communist Czechoslovakia, retaining many elements of its theatrical roots. While some critics found the adaptation overly faithful to Havel's stage production, those interested in theater, philosophy, and history may appreciate it.IMDb 6.9TMDB 4.3 - 131
Angel 2Movie · 2016 · 99mDuring Advent, angel Petronel and devil Urias reunite, and their usual conflict causes the legendary apple from the Tree of Knowledge to fall to Earth, much to God's displeasure. They land in a small Czech town on the eve of St. Nicholas Day. Through a series of trials involving ordinary people and extraordinary events, Petronel and Urias discover that true understanding comes not from external sources, but from within – through friendship, love, and forgiveness.IMDb 7.0TMDB 7.3 - 132
Provincia meccanicaMovie · 2005 · 107mA woman struggling with mental health loses custody of her daughter to her mother. Her situation worsens when her husband is in a car accident and begins a friendship with a Czech mechanic, who then enters their already troubled household.IMDb 4.9TMDB 5.3 - 133
AmerikaMovie · 1994 · 90mFor his first feature film, Vladimír Michálek offers a fresh take on Franz Kafka's novel. Inspired by the classic films of Karel Zeman, the director reimagines the story of a man desperately trying to fit into a strict society, opting for a happy ending instead of the original's bleak conclusion. The film features Czech comedian Jirí Lábus as the main character Karel Rossman's (Martin Dejdar) domineering uncle.IMDb 6.0TMDB 5.3 - 134
Indian SummerMovie · 1995 · 65mThis is an adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's "Bernice Bobs Her Hair." The story unfolds in a small Czech town where two teenage cousins spend their summers attending evening dances outdoors. Klara and Maria, both staying at their grandmother's house, compete for the attention of local boys.IMDb 6.9TMDB 6.3 - 135
Three BrothersMovie · 2014 · 90mThree brothers set out to explore the world. Their travels take a fantastical turn when they unexpectedly enter classic fairy tales – including Little Red Riding Hood, Sleeping Beauty, and Twelve Months. They navigate perilous situations, encounter surprising events, and even experience romance in an adventure filled with humor and song.IMDb 5.6TMDB 6.4 - 136
Settlement of CrowsMovie · 1978 · 64mThis is the first film in a celebrated Czech adventure trilogy, based on the works of Eduard Štorch and directed by Jan Schmidt. Each movie tells a complete story, though they all share characters and take place five thousand years ago. The story follows the Ravenpiercer, a young man from the Stone Age whose origins are unknown; he was found as a baby after a flood and raised by a hunter named Sokol and the Raven village. The film chronicles his life from childhood, his attempts to become a hunter, the challenges he faces with the adults, and ultimately, the formation of his own family.IMDb 6.1TMDB 6.3 - 137
On the Great RiverMovie · 1978 · 66mThe second film in the acclaimed Czech adventure trilogy, "The Raven's Settlement on the Great River: The Call of Kin."IMDb 6.3TMDB 7.0 - 138
House CallMovie · 1979 · 64mThe third installment in the acclaimed Czech adventure trilogy, *The Raven's Settlement on the Great Recha: A Call of Kin*.IMDb 6.4TMDB 8.0 - 139
The Stolen BorderMovie · 1947 · 89mThis Czech film is set in a World War II border town where relationships fracture as loved ones turn against each other.IMDb 7.0TMDB 3.0 - 140
ZelaryMovie · 2003 · 150m · Drama, RomanceIn 1940s Czechoslovakia, a nurse and her surgeon lover join the resistance. When their activities are exposed, he flees, leaving her to seek refuge. She finds an unlikely ally in a patient – a man from a secluded mountain village where time has stood still for 150 years, who offers to shelter her as his wife.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.0 - 141
Do We Match Each Other, Darling?Movie · 1975 · 98mMarta (Jana Brejchová) and Viktor (Vlastimil Brodský) listlessly celebrate their tenth wedding anniversary, both feeling they are mismatched. While visiting Marta's friend Alena (Iva Janzurová), who is marrying for the third time, they discover a surprising fact: Alena's computer-selected husband makes her happy. Hesitantly, Marta and Viktor visit a cybernetic institute, where the computer advises them that staying together is risky. The computer then chooses ideal partners for each of them – a doctor, Mrs. Tuchlová, for Viktor, and a music composer, Petr Karát, for Marta. Coincidentally, Viktor and Marta end up with the wrong people.IMDb 6.3TMDB 4.1 - 142
Co je doma to se počítá, pánové...Movie · 1980 · 84m · ComedyIn a society obsessed with wealth, the Novák and Bartáček families are driven by an insatiable desire for money, willing to do anything to get it. The Nováks, headed by a cunning couple, devise a complex scheme to swindle every other Novák in the country. Simultaneously, the Bartáčeks feign poverty to gain financial support from a rich American relative. As these two schemes progress, they clash, creating a tangled mess of lies, mayhem, and unforeseen outcomes for both families. This sharp black comedy satirizes greed, manipulation, and the absurd lengths people will go to ensure their financial well-being.IMDb 6.2TMDB 6.4 - 143
Vesna Goes FastMovie · 1996 · 92mVesna, a Czech immigrant in Italy, falls into prostitution due to financial hardship. A chance meeting with a compassionate construction worker offers a glimmer of hope for a better life.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.1 - 144
Deckname HolecMovie · 2016In August 1968, young director Honza David documents the Soviet invasion of Prague. He and Eva, his love, attempt to escape the country, aiming to deliver crucial information to Helmut Zilk, the director of Austrian Television in Vienna. While Honza knows Eva intimately, the Czech Secret Service knows her even better.IMDb 5.8TMDB 4.0 - 145
Film Adventurer Karel ZemanMovie · 2015 · 98mThis film explores the life, films, and lasting impact of Karel Zeman (1910-1989), a highly influential filmmaker. It examines his innovative use of special effects and the sources that inspired his work, highlighting his groundbreaking filming methods.IMDb 7.4TMDB 8.1 - 146
Smoke on the Potato FieldsMovie · 1977 · 94mCzech director Frantisek Vlacil's character study follows a middle-aged doctor rebuilding his life by opening a practice in a quiet town. He becomes increasingly involved in the lives of his patients – a childless couple, a pregnant girl with a strict mother, and the son of a duck farmer. Through these relationships, the doctor begins to understand himself better and the seemingly perfect yet isolated community he's entered.IMDb 7.1TMDB 6.6 - 147
The Death of Stalinism in BohemiaMovie · 1991 · 10m · AnimationThis visually striking film explores Czechoslovakian history, beginning with a surreal scene of a Stalin bust being dissected. The story unfolds through animation, charting the country's turbulent path from the 1948 Communist takeover to the Velvet Revolution of 1989. Presented without dialogue, the film invites viewers to engage with Czech history through powerful imagery and artistic storytelling.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.2 - 148
House for TwoMovie · 1988 · 78mTwo brothers share a home with their mother in a house just outside of town. Both work at a printing shop. The older brother, Bóža, is reserved and deeply religious. Dan is more carefree and enjoys socializing. It's only after a significant loss that Dan begins to realize a void in his life.IMDb 7.3TMDB 4.3 - 149
The Sorrow of Mrs. SchneiderMovie · 2008 · 104mIn 1961, a young Albanian student named Nik Xhelilaj is in Czechoslovakia, filming his graduate project at a motorcycle factory in the town of Český Šternberk. Isolated from much of Europe, he's captivated by the Czech students’ vibrant culture and energy, while remaining connected to his family back home. He develops a relationship with a married woman, Anna Geislerová, whose husband is a police superintendent. Uncertain about what comes next, Nik grapples with his uncertain future.IMDb 6.3TMDB 5.2 - 150
Dialogue 20-40-60Movie · 1968 · 78mPolish director Jerzy Skolimowski, Slovak director Peter Solan, and Czech director Zbyněk Brynych collaborated on an unusual cinematic experiment. Each filmmaker tells a distinct story, all using the same three-line dialogue between a man and a woman. The result is an insightful exploration of relationships between men and women of varying ages, examining love and marriage at different stages of life – beginning, middle, or end.IMDb 5.8TMDB 5.3 - 151
The Sharp EndMovie · 2007 · 63mThe Sharp End follows climbers as they tackle some of the world's most dangerous climbs: in the French Alps, on the Eiger, in the Utah desert, on the Diamond of Colorado, in Indian Kashmir, Yosemite Granite, and the sandstone spires of the Czech Republic. The film features exposed routes, difficult boulder problems at height, icy mountain walls, and risky free-solo climbs.IMDb 7.7TMDB 7.5 - 152
Boot Called MelicharMovie · 1983 · 84mThis story explores the bonds of friendship and love, the relationships between children and parents, and the dynamics between students and teachers, all within the everyday setting of a Czech school during the 1980s.IMDb 6.8TMDB 5.9 - 153
Der erste TagMovie · 2008The film depicts a nuclear disaster at the Dukovany nuclear power station in the Czech Republic.IMDb 6.8TMDB 8.3 - 154
The Stolen AirshipMovie · 1967 · 84mFive young people launch themselves into the sky in a balloon at the Prague Centennial Exhibition. This live-action and animated film is inspired by Jules Verne's *Two Years' Vacation* and *The Mysterious Island*. The movie features an Art Nouveau aesthetic, blending black and white live-action with hand-drawn, stop-motion, and cutout animation, often combining these elements within a single scene.IMDb 7.4TMDB 6.9 - 155
Death of a ScoundrelMovie · 1956 · 119mA Czech refugee exploits women to further his own business goals.IMDb 6.9TMDB 5.8 - 156
MagicianMovie · 1988 · 87mThe film chronicles key moments in the life of Karel Hynek Mácha, the celebrated Czech poet. It offers an in-depth look at Mácha's multifaceted personality – exploring his relationships with fellow writer Josef Kajetán Tyl, his intense jealousy, his tendency towards isolation, and his connection to the natural world, all set against a vividly realized historical backdrop.IMDb 6.5TMDB 5.2 - 157
Sound Test for BlackmailMovie · 1929 · 1mDuring the making of Blackmail (1929), a short audio test captures director Alfred Hitchcock playfully interacting with lead actress Anny Ondra as she attempts to speak into a microphone. The clip, filmed by Jack E. Cox, was used to evaluate the new sound recording technology that would be employed in Hitchcock's first sound film.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.2 - 158
StorytellerMovie · 2014Based on Bára Nesvadbová's novel, this film explores the emotional landscape of two women deeply affected by the presence of Mára, an older man who becomes involved with them. The story focuses on the complexities of love – the capacity for it, and the pain that can accompany loving multiple people.IMDb 4.5TMDB 4.2 - 159
Boredom in BrnoMovie · 2003 · 103mA black-and-white comedy following two young people in a dull city, Brno, as they seek to lose their innocence.IMDb 6.9TMDB 5.2 - 160
The TrapMovie · 1950 · 94mThe film opens at a train station during the Nazi occupation, where a train carrying German soldiers is delayed by sabotage. Resistance liaison Růžena Kubínová is arrested during a random raid. Councilor Dönnert discovers her false documents and orders her to be brutally interrogated, suspecting she could reveal the identities of others involved. He then places an informant, Herta, in her cell.IMDb 6.7TMDB 7.0 - 161The UnseenMovie · 1997 · 53mIn a Czech school for the blind, students joyfully demonstrate their exceptional abilities – playing music, broadcasting on the radio, riding bikes with daring skill, and remarkably, photography. They photograph to preserve memories that sighted people can then describe. Miroslav Janek's documentary is a powerful look at how these children overcome challenges with resilience, adaptability, and creativity.IMDb 7.8
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MedievalMovie · 2022 · 126m · Action, Drama, HistoryThis is the story of Jan Žižka, a 15th-century Czech military leader and religious reformer. He led the Czech people to victory against the armies of the Teutonic Order and the Holy Roman Empire.IMDb 5.9TMDB 6.9 - 163
Little Girl BlueMovie · 2007 · 95mJulie appears to have it all: a loving husband, a teenage daughter, a successful yet easygoing job translating, and a beautiful new home. However, she harbors a secret that is gradually disrupting her perfect life.IMDb 6.7TMDB 5.3 - 164
ButtonersMovie · 1997 · 102mThis film presents six short stories, largely exploring themes of an ancient curse, infidelity, unusual occurrences, a surprising miracle, and insincere forgiveness. Each story has its own distinct structure and atmosphere, yet they share underlying motifs, examining similar situations from various perspectives.IMDb 7.3TMDB 6.9 - 165
The MonkMovie · 2014 · 93mYoung Zawana arrives at a Burmese monastery, grappling with the doubts of inexperience. When the monastery's leader, U Dahma, becomes ill, Zawana unexpectedly faces a significant responsibility. This thoughtful film, benefiting from its distinctive location, is a Burmese-Czech collaboration.IMDb 7.2 - 166
Andy WarholMovie · 1987 · 76mThis is the first comprehensive look at the life and art of Andy Warhol, the iconic figure of Pop Art, following his death in 1987. The film features interviews, footage from his films, and recollections from his family and famous friends. Born to Czech immigrants in Pittsburgh, Warhol aspired to Hollywood stardom. He ultimately achieved that dream, becoming a star in his own right.IMDb 6.6TMDB 5.7 - 167
SlingboyMovie · 1960 · 84mA young Czech boy escapes from a concentration camp and joins the army to fight against the Germans.IMDb 6.9TMDB 4.3 - 168
Policemen 2Movie · 2017 · 89mJanez and Franci, two former police officers, reunite after two decades. They must now confront the Czech mafia and its leader, Franta.IMDb 4.2 - 169
Prague DuetMovie · 1998 · 95mWhile attending a conference in Prague, Dr. Lauren develops a romantic relationship with Czech writer Jiri Kolmar.IMDb 6.2TMDB 5.8 - 170
Welcome to North Korea!Movie · 2009 · 76mThis documentary follows a group of twenty-seven Czech tourists as they take a sightseeing tour of North Korea, spending around 2,600 Euros. It's the second such trip since 1990, offered by a Czech travel agency promising a "journey into the unknown." The tourists visit a country with a strong personality cult, known for its concentration camps and nuclear weapons program, where foreign visitors are shown only a carefully controlled version of reality by their guides. The film explores how these Czech travelers, accustomed to freedom and democracy, react to the directives and restrictions of North Korea's totalitarian system – prompting questions about whether they feel sympathy, nostalgia, or perhaps even relief that such a system is a thing of the past.IMDb 6.4TMDB 5.3 - 171
From Subway with LoveMovie · 2005 · 95mThis romantic comedy follows Laura, a twenty-year-old editor at a women's magazine, and her mother, Jana, a translator-interpreter. Both are determined to find their perfect partners. Jana, having had a difficult relationship with a Czech man in the past, avoids Czech men, hoping to find love with someone from abroad while dealing with the persistent affections of her neighbor Žemla. After several failed dates for Laura, she falls for Oliver, a forty-year-old advertising creative. Unbeknownst to her, Oliver was Jana’s first love two decades ago.IMDb 5.9TMDB 4.9 - 172
ChampionsMovie · 2004 · 83mIce hockey is a national passion in the Czech Republic, and their 1969 World Championship victory over Russia, the year after the Soviet invasion, remains a cherished memory. Marek Najbrt's black comedy follows a group of mismatched individuals watching the game on a black and white television in a remote village near the Czech border. Though they represent familiar characters, Najbrt’s film presents a harsh reality of alcoholism, debt, racism, prejudice, and betrayal hidden beneath nationalistic dreams – a world far removed from optimistic consumerism. A witty and complex film, it offers a pointed contrast to typical Czech comedies.IMDb 6.3TMDB 5.7 - 173
Dumb Bobes, or Czech TarzanMovie · 1997This play explores the conflict between an artist's drive to understand humanity and the practical concerns of a self-sufficient farmer in rural Czechoslovakia. While the artist strives to capture the essence of life, the farmer is focused on everyday survival. Ultimately, the play suggests that the farmer's harsh reality triumphs.IMDb 8.2TMDB 7.0 - 174
Wild FlowersMovie · 2000 · 81mThis Czech collection presents seven seemingly unrelated fairy tales, linked only by shared folklore, atmosphere, color, and light. Originally published in 1853 by Karel Jaromír Erben, the complete work comprised twelve stories.IMDb 7.0TMDB 6.5 - 175
Devilish HoneymoonMovie · 1970 · 87mA black comedy about a brilliant inventor and two intelligent, attractive young women who both vie for his affection. Their intense competition escalates into a series of increasingly outrageous schemes, crimes, and ultimately, murder. Set during a period of societal shift, this murder-comedy deliberately avoids reflecting the realities of its time. Director Zdeněk Podskalský concentrates on the compelling story of the two women's struggle for the same man, where they are willing to do anything – even kill – to get what they want, including him. The film showcases the remarkable versatility of its cast, comprised of leading Czech actors, who deliver performances ranging from lighthearted comedy to profound cynicism.IMDb 6.9TMDB 4.6 - 176
MartaMovie · 2006 · 81mThe film follows the lives of three individuals. Marek lives a secluded existence in the mountains with his father, who has a disability. Marek has no contact with anyone outside of his father. They survive by poaching, with his father trading their catches for essential supplies in a nearby village. Marek avoids army recruitment due to the ongoing war, as he is his father's only caregiver and knows his father wouldn't survive alone. Their isolated life is disrupted when an unexpected discovery awaits Marek in one of his traps.IMDb 5.5TMDB 2.7 - 177
Something Like HappinessMovie · 2005 · 102mIn a small town struggling with the effects of industry, Tonda and Monika, who have been friends since they were children, spend a year exploring the possibility of a life together. A life where they are able to be with each other – a life that seems impossible. But is it?IMDb 7.1TMDB 6.2 - 178
About a FatherMovie · 2017 · 30mSixty-year-old Jindřich is awaiting a heart transplant. His wife has moved them – him, their teenage daughter, and themselves – to a quiet cottage in the countryside to ensure he has a peaceful life and avoid any stress. However, their son David arrives for a visit, accompanied by someone else. He wants to talk to his father about his life, but his mother steps in, worried it will upset Jindřich. Is her concern for his health the true reason she's having her children conceal things from him?IMDb 7.1TMDB 3.0 - 179
Love Is LoveMovie · 2012 · 109mMaruska, a blind music student, yearns for love and a family. She initially dreams of a man with curly blonde hair and blue eyes, but finds herself falling for the dark-eyed Marek. Maruska lives with her overprotective grandfather, who is preoccupied with a past love. Her best friend struggles with his headstrong mother's rejection of his homosexuality, a mother who blames everyone but herself. The lives of these main characters become unexpectedly connected, unfolding through humorous and poignant situations filled with subtle irony and exaggeration. Like life itself, their journey involves funny moments, difficult trials, surprising revelations, and twists, with each character occasionally acting without clear vision and ignoring their own feelings.IMDb 6.3TMDB 2.7 - 180
The Loves of Kačenka StrnadováMovie · 1926The film follows Kacenka (Zdena Kavková) and Vincek (Vlasta Burian), two naive villagers, as Kacenka journeys to Prague and takes on various jobs in the city. She faces hardship while working, and complicates matters by falling for a man pretending to be an aristocrat. Meanwhile, Vincek, also in Prague, harbors a secret love for her. Despite inadvertently causing Kacenka's troubles, Vincek ultimately helps her resolve her romantic dilemma, leading to a happy ending for the couple.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.0 - 181Appointment at the MillMovie · 1898 · 1mJosef Sváb-Malostranský displays a "Czech Cinematograph" poster near a mill, gathering the film's cast. An aging womanizer encounters the miller's wife at the mill. As he moves to embrace her, her husband arrives, and the womanizer receives a beating.IMDb 4.7TMDB 3.4
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Year of the DevilMovie · 2002 · 88mFilmmaker Jan Holman documents the tour of hugely popular singer-songwriter Jaromír Novahica with his band Cechomor. Their collaboration is highly successful, but it takes a significant personal cost on both the musicians and Jan Holman himself.IMDb 7.3TMDB 6.6 - 183
Riders in the SkyMovie · 1968 · 91mThis is the story of Czech pilots who flew for the Royal Air Force during the Battle of Britain and the wider aerial conflict over Northern Europe. It focuses on the crews of RAF No. 311 Squadron, largely composed of Czech airmen who had fled their homeland, and their bombing missions throughout World War II.IMDb 7.7TMDB 5.6 - 184Ultim8 SeparationMovie · 2012 · 26mThis is a follow-up to Lucas Herman's Czech freeski film, showcasing uncompromisingly intense performances from Robin Holub, Pepé Kalenský, Jirka Volák, Filip Taraba, Roman Dalecký, Dan Hanka, and Marek Skála. It features only the most extreme and challenging skiing.
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Waking Up YesterdayMovie · 2012 · 120mA Czech teacher named Peter travels back to the late 1980s to find his lost love, Eliška. Haunted by present-day relationship failures, he seeks a chance at happiness in the past. His journey is complicated not only by romantic obstacles but also by clashes with the communist regime, despite his knowledge of their eventual downfall.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.2 - 186
Road-MovieMovie · 2016 · 88mJakub (Matej Merunka), a co-owner of the travel agency Dolce Travel, travels to his hometown of Telc for his mother's birthday. There, he reunites with Ilona (Agáta Krystufková), a childhood friend he hasn't seen in years. They impulsively set off on a trip to the Czech border, initially planning to work picking apricots in Italy. However, their carefree journey gradually becomes increasingly frustrating. The film explores the struggles of today's young people – their sense of disorientation, lack of direction, and absence of personal values and aspirations.IMDb 6.6TMDB 5.8 - 187
A Prominent PatientMovie · 2017 · 106mIn 1939, Czech diplomat Jan Masaryk flees to the United States, haunted by his recent history. Germany has invaded Czechoslovakia, leaving him stateless. As the Czechoslovak ambassador in London, he failed to secure support from Britain, and feels responsible for his country's downfall and the start of World War II.IMDb 6.7TMDB 5.9 - 188
Beauty in TroubleMovie · 2006 · 110mTired of her husband Jarda, Marcela threatens divorce and moves her children in with her mother, a woman whose husband is unsettling. While there, Jarda is arrested for car theft with a gang. Benes, the sophisticated owner of one of the stolen cars, befriends Marcela. She finds herself increasingly attracted to him, forcing her to choose between the lingering physical pull of Jarda and the safety and stability Benes represents – a choice that challenges her very sense of self.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.2 - 189
The Hard Life of an AdventurerMovie · 1941 · 89mA writer who crafts sensational crime stories for pulp magazines finds himself caught up in a string of actual criminal events. This film represents an early Czech effort to playfully imitate the conventions of the crime genre.IMDb 7.1TMDB 6.3 - 190
Doomed BeautyMovie · 2016 · 90mThis documentary film explores the life of Czech actress Lida Baarova and her relationship with Joseph Goebbels during the 1930s.IMDb 7.3TMDB 4.7 - 191
EmptiesMovie · 2007 · 103m · ComedyJosef Tkaloun, a retired Czech literature teacher, suddenly finds himself disconnected from his students and resigns in a dramatic fashion. He hadn't anticipated that this decision would also leave him feeling adrift and alienated from the world around him.IMDb 7.2TMDB 6.7 - 192
Shades of FernMovie · 1986 · 90mShades of Fern, the only major prose work by surrealist painter Josef Capek, echoes the philosophical fairy tales of his brother, Karel Capek, the renowned Czech novelist and playwright. Two young poachers kill a gamekeeper and flee into a forest, their fear and guilt intensifying as the woods become increasingly menacing. Inspired by Czech folk tales, this contemporary story explores the connection between humanity and nature, crime and consequences, isolation and community, and the enduring power of guilt and memory.IMDb 6.9TMDB 4.6 - 193
The Magic Voice of a RebelMovie · 2014 · 87m"The Magic Voice of a Rebel" tells the story of Czech singer Marta Kubisová, who unexpectedly became a symbol of freedom for generations in 1989 Czechoslovakia. Marta recounts her life, focusing on how the 1968 Soviet invasion transformed her world. Her involvement in the Prague Spring movement led to her being banned from performing and removed from the public eye by the Moscow-imposed authorities, despite her popularity. Rather than flee, she became a dissident alongside other blacklisted intellectuals and artists. Facing persecution from the secret police and betrayal by those close to her who collaborated with the regime, she persevered.IMDb 7.4TMDB 7.0 - 194
Dark Blue WorldMovie · 2001 · 112m · Action, Drama, WarIn 1939, when Nazi Germany invades Czechoslovakia, Lieutenant Franta Slama, a skilled pilot, is tasked with training Karel Vojtisek, a young and talented flier. They quickly form a close friendship. Both men refuse to submit to the new regime and flee to England, joining Czech exiles in the Royal Air Force. During a mission over England, Karel's plane crashes, leading him to the farm of Susan, a woman whose husband is in the Navy. Karel and Susan begin a passionate romance, but she eventually chooses the more experienced Franta. As Franta and Karel try to hold onto their friendship, they face growing romantic tension and rivalry.IMDb 7.1TMDB 6.8 - 195
Enemies of the StateMovie · 2010 · 118mA crime thriller based on the true story of Jiri Kajinek, the Czech Republic's first bounty hunter. His escape from the Mirov prison fortress made him a legend and Europe's most wanted man. The events of those five weeks on the run remain shrouded in mystery. *Kajínek* tells the powerful story of the country's most famous prisoner, set against a backdrop of a double murder, a lawyer seeking new evidence, and the underworld's influence over the government and the narrative surrounding the case. Is George a victim of a conspiracy, or is Kajinek a cold-blooded killer? Is he trying to prove his innocence, or to intimidate and manipulate witnesses?IMDb 5.9TMDB 5.2 - 196
Squandered SundayMovie · 1990 · 78mArnošt, a soldier stationed in Josefov, experiences a bleak Sunday. The atmosphere is heavy with desperation, mirroring his own thoughts. Another day unfolds with no change, a reflection of the stagnant political climate in the Czech lands – a time when portraying a soldier as a drunk was unthinkable.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.1 - 197
The RideMovie · 1994 · 90mTwo friends buy a car and embark on a cross-country road trip. They encounter a solitary woman and she joins them, and they enjoy a carefree journey together. However, their newfound freedom is complicated by the arrival of a man with a superior vehicle who is searching for her; he claims to be her lover and the first. The truth about the woman's feelings remains a mystery until the very end.IMDb 7.2TMDB 6.8 - 198
Why?Movie · 1987 · 86m"Why? (Proč?)" is a 1987 Czechoslovak drama directed by Karel Smyczek. It was featured at the 1988 Cannes Film Festival in the Un Certain Regard section. The film explores hooliganism in Czechoslovakia, focusing on fans of the Prague football club Sparta. Sparta supporters were early instigators of football fan riots in the country, with disruptive actions dating back to the 1960s, such as damaging trains during away trips. The film depicts one such incident.IMDb 7.1TMDB 6.1 - 199
The Little Shepherd Boy from the ValleyMovie · 1984 · 80mSet in the Beskid Mountains of 1947, where war's destruction is still visible in the landscape, the film centers on a ten-year-old boy and the unsettling visions he experiences. With plenty of time, space, and little adult supervision, his imaginative world becomes increasingly surreal. The film explores the adults who shape his life, both positively and negatively. A deeply emotional and insightful study of human nature, set within a secluded rural community, this is a timeless and often overlooked masterpiece by a distinguished Czech filmmaker.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.5 - 200
Oldrich and BozenaMovie · 1985 · 84mThe film opens at the close of the 10th and beginning of the 11th centuries, a time when the kingdom of Boleslav fractured due to a bloody civil war between the Přemyslovci and rival clans. The German emperor profited most from this conflict, and it appeared the Czech state and its royal line were nearing extinction. The story depicted in this film is based on the play of the same name by František Hrubín.IMDb 5.6TMDB 2.7
