A look at the life, work and importance of Czech filmmaker Karel Zeman (1910-89), a genius of world cinema, a wizard of special effects, revealing his sources of inspiration and his revolutionary filming techniques.
The brilliant Czech writer Milan Kundera has not given an interview in thirty years; nor does he appear in public. How did he become a legendary author? What is so unique about his books?
Czech painter and illustrator Alphonse Mucha (1860-1939) ranks among the pioneers of the Art Nouveau movement at the end of the 19th century. Virtually overnight, he becomes famous in Paris thanks to the posters that he designs to announce actress Sarah Bernhardt’s plays. But at the height of his...
Singer and actress Monika Načeva presents a musical project called Zdivočelí koně (Wild Horses), which takes you on a journey into the arid steppes of the past in her own unique way. Monika, accompanied by drummer Markéta Pták from the band LO/VE and keyboardist David Kabzan from Rány těla,...
A feature-length documentary about the Prague band Tata Bojs. Called tata_bojs.doc, it looks at the history of the group, which celebrated 35 years last year.
A concert by the Brno Philharmonic Orchestra, whose name is linked to the historical event of the same name, with a program created by Leoš Janáček during his time at the Besední dům. Alongside the orchestra, the authentic ensemble Horňácká muzika Petra Mičky will also perform. This unique...
Documentary about western popular music concerts as bearer tendencies of democracy and freedom in the Czechoslovak area in period 1965 - 1990. Unique and comprehensive view of the cultural and political significance visits of western popular and alternative culture personalities who were brought...
Petr Nikl is a founding member of the Tvrdohlaví (Hard Headed) art group. He is an intermedia artist with classical roots who freely and convincingly expresses himself through traditional art techniques and original books, interactive projects, and improvisational events based on performance,...
