Prague, Czechoslovakia, during the inter-war period. Jan Dítě, a young and clever waiter who wants to become a millionaire, comes to the conclusion that to achieve his ambitious goal he must be diligent, listen and observe as much as he can, be always discreet and use what he learns to his own...
Three families, three festive stories. Uninvited guests, new love, and a quest for the perfect winter. 'A Christmas Story' weaves humor and holiday spirit into a heartwarming journey through the ups and downs of the season.
The story is freely inspired by the life and work of Jan Saudek, who is probably the most well-known Czech photographer internationally and has indisputably been involved in the development of international photography. He has exhibited and sold his work in the largest galleries and art houses, he...
Young married couple Hana and Dan form a chamber duo. They are young and have their whole lives ahead of them. She sings and he accompanies her on the piano. Hana wins a prestigious competition and immediately attracts interest, or rather, interest in both of them. The agency sends them to concerts...
On the night it happened, Aleš Berka was celebrating his 50th birthday. A successful, mature man at the peak of his powers. Congratulations, gifts, a happy mistress, a healthy son. The fact that one of the guests had an accident at an intersection on his way home from the party was just a minor...
Commissioner Vašátko meets painter Horác while on vacation at a mountain cabin. A diverse group of guests has gathered here, ruled over by the aggressive and arrogant director Skorkovský, who humiliates and abuses his son with nonsensical orders. Horác takes this very badly, as do the...
A bitter comedy performed by Divadlo Viola about Ema Destinnová and success that is unforgivable in Bohemia. Four women who were once close to Ema Destinnová bear witness to the successes and downfalls of the "immortal singer," but above all to Czech envy and pettiness, which are apparently also...
Studio Ypsilon's musical comedy connects the circumstances surrounding the creation of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's last opera with the story of The Magic Flute itself. The actors' performances intertwine with the arias of the world-famous composer, creating a collage interwoven with humor and...
An evil wizard longs to obtain what he does not yet have—a magic lamp. However, only a young boy can help him, so he seeks out the orphan Ali and sends him to a magical cave. The boy obtains the lamp, grows up, and woos the beautiful princess Fatima. Their happiness does not last long, as the...