Cast: Josef Somr

Direction Frantisek Vlácil

Cast Petr Cepek · Jan Kacer · Vera Galatíková · Zdenek Kryzánek

Synopsis Valley of the Bees (1968) follows the journey of Ondrej, a young boy with a unique fascination for bees and bats. His life takes a dramatic turn when he is introduced to his new mother, a woman significantly younger than...

Direction Jiří Menzel

Cast Václav Neckár · Josef Somr · Vlastimil Brodsky · Vladimír Valenta

Synopsis Closely Watched Trains (1966) unfolds in a small Czech village during World War II, where a naive and clumsy train dispatcher's apprentice seeks to shed his innocence. Unaware of the war and the resistance movements happening around him, this young...

Direction Jaromil Jires

Cast Josef Somr · Jana Dítetová · Ludek Munzar · Evald Schorm

Synopsis The Joke (1969) unfolds in the 1950s, centering around Ludvik Jahn, who was ousted from the Communist Party and his university due to a politically charged note he sent to his girlfriend. Fast forward to fifteen years later, Ludvik seeks...

Direction Juraj Herz

Cast Iva Janzurová · Josef Abrhám · Nina Divísková · Petr Cepek

Synopsis Morgiana (1973) follows the story of two sisters, Klara and Viktoria, who find their lives dramatically altered after their father's passing. The majority of their father's estate is bequeathed to Klara, causing a rift between the siblings. Tensions escalate when...

Direction Jiří Menzel

Cast Jaromír Hanzlík · Rudolf Hrusínsky · Miloslav Stibich · Josef Somr

Direction Vera Chytilová

Cast Jitka Novákova · Karel Novak · Jan Schmid · Alice Auspergerova

Synopsis We Eat the Fruit of the Trees of Paradise (1970) presents a unique and experimental narrative that reimagines the biblical tale of Adam and Eve. The film then evolves into a symbolic exploration of the loss of innocence, offering a...

Direction Milan Cieslar

Cast Monika Hilmerová · Michal Sieczkowski · Johana Tesarová · Vilma Cibulková

Synopsis Spring of Life (2000) delves into a lesser-known initiative of the Nazi SS, initiated just prior to the commencement of World War II. This chilling narrative revolves around the meticulous selection and indoctrination of young women, as part of the...

Direction Jirí Brdecka · Milos Makovec · Evald Schorm

Cast Milena Dvorská · Milos Kopecký · Jirí Hrzán · Milena Zahrynowska

Synopsis Prague Nights (1969) unfolds a tale of intrigue and mystery set in the historic city of Prague. Whispers circulate about a residence in Prague that is said to conceal the legendary philosopher's stone. Beneath the city's surface lies an intricate...

Direction Karel Kachyna

Cast Radim Spacek · Milan Simácek · Pavel Nový · Josef Somr

Synopsis Blázni a devcátka (1988) follows the story of a 13-year-old boy named Jirka, who resides with his father. Jirka forms an extraordinary bond with the local eccentric, a powerful individual who possesses the mind of a child. This unique friendship...

Direction Karel Kachyna

Cast Jirí Bartoska · Michal Hofbauer · Monika Hálová · Dita Kaplanová

Synopsis Waiting for the Rain (1978) unfolds during a scorching summer vacation in an urban setting, where Alena finds herself largely alone, engrossed in her daydreams and personal routines. She maintains a cautious distance from most people while subtly seeking male...

Direction Hynek Bocan

Cast Josef Somr · Jana Hlavácová · Pavel Nový · Karel Augusta

Direction Radúz Cincera · Ján Rohác · Vladimír Svitácek

Cast Karla Chadimová · Leopolda Dostalová · Miroslav Hornícek · Vlasta Jelínková

Synopsis Kinoautomat (1967) is a pioneering Czech comedy that is widely recognized as one of the first interactive films ever produced for theatrical release. The film allowed viewers to influence the narrative by voting on the next sequence through the use...

Direction Hynek Bocan

Cast Ivan Vyskocil · Jirí Sovák · Helena Kruzíková · Vladimir Mensik

Direction Jaroslav Dudek

Cast Ladislav Chudík · Milos Kopecký · Josef Abrhám · Jana Stepánková

Synopsis Hospital at the End of the City (TV Series) (1977) is a compelling television show that delves into the daily routines and challenges faced by the dedicated medical staff at the orthopedic department of a hospital situated on the outskirts...

Direction Dusan Klein

Cast Regina Rázlová · Vladimir Mensik · Josef Somr · Jirí Lábus

Direction Dusan Klein

Cast Pavel Kríz · David Matásek · Míla Myslíková · Josef Somr

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 Dusan Klein

Cast Milan Knazko · Alicja Jachiewicz · Rudolf Hrusínsky · Miroslav Machácek

Direction Hynek Bocan

Cast Martin Dejdar · Jana Hubinská · Jirí Schmitzer · Jirí Langmajer

Direction Oldrich Lipský

Cast Rudolf Hrusínsky · Petr Cepek · Josef Somr · Vida Neuwirthová

Synopsis Three Veterans (1984) follows the journey of three former soldiers who are discharged from military service. One evening, while camping in the countryside, they each awaken to encounter three mystical elves. Each veteran is bestowed with a magical artifact: one...