Cinematography: Jirí Macák

The best movies, series, and documentaries with cinematography by Jirí Macák. Explore visually stunning titles that highlight an exceptional filmmaking.


Visitors from the Galaxy

1981 · Movie · 85 min. · Yugoslavia

Direction Dusan Vukotic

Cast Zarko Potocnjak · Lucie Zulová · Ksenia Prohaska · Rene Bitorajac

Synopsis Visitors from the Galaxy (1981) follows the story of a creative science fiction author who discovers he has the extraordinary ability to manifest his thoughts into reality. This newfound power leads to an unexpected and thrilling turn of events when...

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Settlement of Crows

1978 · Movie · 65 min. · Czechoslovakia

Direction Jan Schmidt

Cast Jirí Bartoska · Ludvík Hradilek · Marie Sýkorová · Vilém Besser

Synopsis Settlement of Crows (1978) follows the journey of a young boy who is swept to an unfamiliar Stone Age community by a powerful surge of water. Initially met with caution, the boy is eventually welcomed into the tribe and nurtured...

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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...

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Oldrich a Bozena

1985 · Movie · 84 min. · Czechoslovakia

Direction Otakar Vávra

Cast Jirí Bartoska · Ilona Svobodová · Jana Sulcová · Ladislav Frej

Synopsis Oldrich a Bozena (1985) unfolds during the tumultuous period at the transition from the 10th to the 11th century, when Boleslav's kingdom was torn apart by a brutal civil war between the Přemyslovci and other powerful clans. The German emperor...

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Three Veterans

1984 · Movie · 96 min. · Czechoslovakia

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...

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Direction Antonín Kachlík

Cast Lucie Tomková · Petr Mikulá · Jindrich Bonaventura · Oldrich Vlach

Synopsis O zatoulané princezne (1987) tells the tale of Princess Julia, who seeks to avoid a marriage to the elderly Prince Hubert and flees her royal residence. Along her journey, she encounters a pair of elderly magicians and finds herself joining...

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Killing the Devil

1970 · Movie · 77 min. · Czechoslovakia

Direction Ester Krumbachová

Cast Jirina Bohdalová · Vladimir Mensik · Ljuba Hermanová · Helena Ruzicková

Synopsis Killing the Devil (1970) follows the story of a forty-something woman, portrayed by Jirina Bohdalová, who is both intelligent and attractive but deeply lonely. She manages her life competently, but when nostalgia strikes, she yearns for male companionship. Her spirits...

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Princ Bajaja

1971 · Movie · 73 min. · Czechoslovakia

Direction Antonín Kachlík

Cast Ivan Palúch · Magda Vásáryová · Frantisek Velecký · Gustav Opocenský

Synopsis Princ Bajaja (1971) follows the journey of a young prince who, following the tragic loss of his parents, embarks on a quest to navigate the world. Along his path, he encounters various challenges and adventures, each shaping his character and...

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Direction Oldrich Lipský

Cast Jirí Sovák · Iva Janzurová · Václav Lohniský · Míla Myslíková

Synopsis Marecek, Pass Me the Pen! (1976) is a hilarious comedy centered around an ordinary family. The father, a skilled worker at a factory, and his son, a high school student, find their lives intertwined when the father is required to...

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Komediant

1984 · Movie · 90 min. · Czechoslovakia

Direction Otakar Vávra

Cast Oldrich Kaiser · Martin Ruzek · Jana Hlavácová · Radoslav Brzobohatý

Synopsis Komediant (1984) unfolds in the backdrop of Saxony, a region ravaged by the Thirty Years' War. The narrative revolves around a comedy troupe, led by the charismatic principal Fortunato, who brings moments of levity to the war-torn land. Meanwhile, a...

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Krajina s nábytkem

1987 · Movie · 93 min. · Czechoslovakia

Direction Karel Smyczek

Cast Vladimír Javorský · Yvetta Kornová · Petr Cepek · Marcela Martínková

Synopsis Krajina s nábytkem (1987) follows the story of Zdenek, a 19-year-old student at a conservatory, who crosses paths with Eva, a casual acquaintance, after a relaxed vacation. Eva, who is expecting a child, brings a new dynamic to Zdenek's life,...

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Direction Frantisek Vlácil

Cast Josef Vinklár · Daniela Bambasová · Jirí Bartoska · Svatopluk Benes

Synopsis Concert at the End of Summer (1980) delves into the life and work of one of the most celebrated Czech composers, Antonín Dvořák. The film chronicles his journey, highlighting his significant contributions to classical music and his enduring legacy.

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Direction Drahomíra Vihanová

Cast Julián Diaz · Frantisek Rauch · S.N. Munyua · Mohi El Din Diab

Synopsis Fugue on the Black Keys (1965) follows the journey of Fati Farari, an African man who is on the verge of completing his classical piano studies at the prestigious Music Academy of Prague. The narrative unfolds on the eve of...

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The Fortress

1994 · Movie · 100 min. · Czech Republic

Direction Drahomíra Vihanová

Cast György Cserhalmi · Miroslav Donutil · Antonín Brtoun · Ivana Hlouzková

Synopsis The Fortress (1994) unfolds in the latter part of the 1980s, a time when the ruling regime is weary, yet change seems distant. Some individuals seek refuge in their personal lives, while others choose to leave. Those unwilling to conform...

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