Piasts' reign is coming to end on Casimir the Great, who have no sons. Polish throne comes to Anjous. Thanks to the marriage of Saint Jadwiga of Poland with Lithuanian Grand Duke Jogaila, an alliance is made and a new dynasty - Jagiellons, who rule Poland for next two hundred years
Rick Blaine, an expatriate American living in Casablanca, must decide whether to help his former lover, Ilsa, and her husband, Victor Laszlo, escape the Nazis in French Morocco.
Vladimir 518, uncompromising rapper, artist, stage designer and activist, is a rare phenomenon, who not only writes books, but publishes them as well. Today also a respected authority primarily on pre-1989 architecture, he has written not only a major publication on the subject, but also the story for two audiovisual works treating the same theme, which were shot by Jan Zajíček, renowned director of music videos. In addition to the recent TV series we have the eagerly anticipated feature-length film which, through its fascinating and impressive exploration of Czech and Slovak architecture of the latter half of the 20th century, offers exclusive insight into extraordinary buildings and unique individuals living below the Tatra Mountains. Karel Och (kviff.com)
15 Minutes is a crime thriller that follows a tabloid TV reporter and a detective as they join forces to catch a serial killer who is filming his murders and broadcasting them on the internet. The film explores themes of media sensationalism, the blurred lines between fame and infamy, and the lengths people will go to in order to achieve notoriety.
In the midst of World War II, a Czech pilot joins the British Royal Air Force to fight against the German forces. As he battles in the skies, he confronts danger, loss, and the relentless pursuit of victory.
Army of Shadows follows the story of a group of French Resistance fighters as they navigate the challenges and dangers of living and fighting under German occupation. The film explores their struggles, sacrifices, and acts of heroism, highlighting the human will to resist and survive in the face of oppression.
Journey to the Beginning of Time follows four boys who take a rowboat and travel back in time to the prehistoric era. Along the way, they encounter various prehistoric creatures, witness dinosaur fights, and learn about the wonders of the ancient world. This adventure-packed movie combines elements of adventure, family, fantasy, and sci-fi.
Cluny Brown is a free-spirited young woman who defies gender stereotypes and becomes a plumber's assistant. Her unconventional lifestyle leads her on a series of misadventures and comedic encounters, including a romantic entanglement with a college professor. Set against the backdrop of war, Cluny navigates the challenges of love, social expectations, and the complexities of the human heart.
Jonas Wilde, a British secret agent licensed to kill, wants to resign from his murderous work, but his superiors pressure him into taking on a new assignment-the assassination of a defecting Soviet scientist. In the course of the dangerous mission, he discovers a mole has infiltrated British intelligence.
Set in Transylvania in 1916 during World War I, Forest of the Hanged follows a young Romanian soldier named Apostol Bologa. After being accused of desertion, Apostol is brought to a military prison where he faces a military trial and potential execution. Throughout the film, Apostol grapples with his beliefs, patriotism, and the moral implications of his actions.
The film follows Marie, Jirka and their wealthy parents, as well as murderer Jiří Tichý. The film takes place mostly in southern Moravia.
Scenes from a Mall is a comedy film that takes place in a shopping mall and revolves around the dysfunctional marriage of a psychologist and a self-absorbed author. The plot explores their extramarital affairs, in-jokes, and their attempts to navigate their relationship amidst the chaos of the mall.
Goat Story is a surreal animated comedy set in Prague, Czechoslovakia. The story follows a talking goat and his adventures with a young girl, as they navigate through a world full of legends and fairy tales. The film combines elements of comedy, fantasy, and surrealism to tell a unique and entertaining story.
The Shooter follows an undercover agent who becomes tangled in a web of murder and intrigue. As he investigates a series of bizarre self-mutilations, he is drawn into a deadly game of cat and mouse. With intense car chases, foot pursuits, and a political assassination plot, he must navigate a dangerous world of spies and assassins.
The young Zuzanka, Honzik and Goat look for the children's parents, whom the devil has apparently kidnapped to punish them for producing devilishly good goat cheese. However, the children find their parents not in hell, but in the castle, where they must make cheese for Kobyl, the king's advisor. Kobyl gained the king's good graces thanks to the cheese. After a dangerous and corny adventure, Kobyl ends up in hell and the family members are reunited.
This darkly grotesque drama unfolds on multiple paths. The tangible one, now cruel, now crazy, along which the nomadic actor "Dad Mour", his wife "Mum" and two sons try to return home, but also the imaginary one, even more, tortuous and dusty, on which the often impressive mental youth (or immaturity, a scrooge might say) is welded with life circumstances forcing the protagonist to wise up. An anxious and exuberant cinematic faerie about love, the fear of loneliness and the gaze of sons fixed on their fathers.
A crazy comedy about three bohemian friends whose fascination with adventures verging on breaking the law, sexual freedom, loose entertainment and no fears of the consequences bring them even to partaking in the theft of an Andy Warhol painting.
A look behind the scenes of the Czech gay porn boom.