Direction: Jan Hrebejk

Direction Jan Hrebejk

Cast Boleslav Polívka · Csongor Kassai · Jaroslav Dusek · Anna Sisková

Synopsis Divided We Fall (2000) unfolds during the tumultuous period of World War II, as three Czech friends navigate the complexities of their divided loyalties. David, a Jew, is forcibly sent to the Thereseinstadt (Terezín) ghetto, a grim transit point en...

Direction Jan Hrebejk

Cast Michael Beran · Miroslav Donutil · Simona Stasová · Kristýna Nováková

Synopsis Cosy Dens (1999) follows the intertwined lives of two families, the Sebkovi and the Krausovi, as they gather to celebrate Christmas. However, the festive atmosphere is far from perfect. The teenage children of both families view their fathers as utterly...

Direction Jan Hrebejk

Cast Lenka Vlasáková · Milan Mikulcík · Martin Huba · Daniela Kolárová

Synopsis Kawasaki’s Rose (2009) follows the story of esteemed psychiatrist Pavel Josek, who is chosen to be awarded the prestigious "Memory of the Nation" medal. However, it is revealed that this seemingly upright dissident had a hidden past. Josek had once...

Direction Jan Hrebejk

Cast Petr Forman · Emília Vásáryová · Jan Tríska · Ingrid Timková

Synopsis Up and Down (2004) follows the unexpected journey of two smugglers who stumble upon an abandoned child, setting off a chain of both tragic and humorous events. The film explores the consequences of their discovery and the impact it has...

Direction Jan Hrebejk

Cast Zuzana Mauréry · Zuzana Konecná · Csongor Kassai · Tamara Fischer

Synopsis The Teacher (2016) follows the tumultuous events that unfold after a new educator, Maria Drazdechova, joins a Bratislava suburban school in 1983. Her controversial conduct and a student's suicide attempt, potentially linked to her actions, prompt the school principal to...

Direction Jan Hrebejk

Cast Anna Geislerová · Stanislav Majer · Jirí Cerný · Borivoj Cermak

Synopsis Honeymoon (2013) follows a newlywed couple, Paul and Bea, as they embark on their romantic getaway to a secluded lake house. Their blissful retreat takes a dark turn when a mysterious woman, claiming to be Bea's childhood friend, appears and...

Direction Jan Hrebejk

Cast Vladimír Hajdu · Ivana Chýlková · Milan Ondrík · Petra Dubayova

Synopsis The Winner (2023) is a heartwarming family comedy that explores the journey of a former Prime Minister from a small European nation. After dedicating a decade to his political career, he now faces the challenge of rebuilding his relationships with...

Direction Jan Hrebejk

Cast Tatiana Vilhelmová · Jirí Machácek · Roman Luknár · Anna Geislerová

Synopsis Teddy Bear (2007) is a lighthearted romantic comedy that delves into the intricate dynamics of three married couples. The film explores the challenges and complexities of marriage, as well as the delicate issue of infidelity, through the lens of these...

Direction Jan Hrebejk

Cast Milan Ondrík · Marie Poulová · Pavel Kríz · Alena Antalová

Synopsis Veterán (2020) follows the journey of Martin, a man who, after spending two decades in the French Foreign Legion, finds himself back in his native Czech Republic. The narrative delves into themes of old guilt, the quest for forgiveness, and...

Direction Jan Hrebejk

Cast Boleslav Polívka · Eva Holubová · Jaroslav Dusek · Jirí Pecha

Direction Jan Hrebejk

Cast Ondrej Sokol · David Novotny · Martin Hofmann · Roman Polák

Synopsis Rédl (TV Miniseries) (2018) is a gripping 4-episode TV miniseries set in 1992, focusing on Roman Rédl, a military prosecutor at the peak of his career. As Czechoslovakia dissolves, Rédl faces a critical mission: thwarting the escape of General Ference,...

Direction Jan Hrebejk

Cast Jan Budar · Tana Hlostova · Klára Melísková · Stanislav Majer

Synopsis The Case of the Exorcist (TV Series) (2015) is a gripping three-part crime miniseries from the new cycle Detectives from the Holy Trinity, helmed by renowned Czech film director Jan Hrebejk. The series masterfully blends retro-elements with a genuine and...

Direction Jan Hrebejk

Cast Anna Geislerová · Josef Abrhám · Jana Brejchová · Jirí Schmitzer

Synopsis Beauty in Trouble (2006) follows the story of Marcela and Jarda, a couple whose life takes a dramatic turn when a devastating flood in Prague damages their home. Jarda's insensitive behavior regarding their son's asthma leads Marcela to threaten divorce,...

Direction Jan Hrebejk

Cast Simona Babcáková · Petr Ctvrtnícek · Nina Divísková · Karel Gott

Direction Jan Hrebejk

Cast Zuzana Stavná · Jana Stryková · Hana Vagnerová · Ondrej Sokol

Synopsis Icing (2014) is a dynamic and witty conversational comedy that originated from a successful stage play. The story unfolds over a single evening in a secluded village pub during a thrilling Ice Hockey World Championship match. The plot thickens when...