‘The Salt Path’ movie review: Gillian Anderson, Jason Isaacs find themselves on the English coast
A middle-aged couple left homeless and penniless embarks on a trek through England’s South West Coast Path as a means of existential survival in The Salt Path, opening in Prague
Latest News
Cine Argentino returns to Prague with stories of love, exile, and mystery, Oct. 10-14
The 14th Cine Argentino festival brings six new Argentine features and short films to Prague’s Kino Lucerna from October 10–14.
‘DJ Ahmet’: Czech co-production nominated for Arab Critics’ Awards for European Films
Czech-backed feature DJ Ahmet is one of three films competing for the Arab Critics’ Awards for European Films, with winners to be revealed at El Gouna Film Festival.
‘Heart of Aldoria’: John Rhys-Davies to star in Czech-produced, English-language fantasy film
John Rhys-Davies, known for Lord of the Rings, joins the cast of the Czech fantasy film Heart of Aldoria, with filming across South Bohemia planned for 2026.
‘Tron: Ares’ movie review: Nine Inch Nails electrifies dazzling Disney sequel with Jared Leto
The electrifying score by Nine Inch Nails that washes over so much of the film that it often feels like an extended music video—but there’s a timely, touching story in here, too.
Czech streaming charts Sept. 29-Oct. 5: Czech doc ‘Change My Mind’ makes election weekend splash
Change My Mind was released in Czech cinemas just six weeks ago, but debuted on Netflix over the past weekend to coincide with the 2025 Czech parliamentary election
Fanta brings horror movie icons to Czech shelves for 2025 Halloween promo
A new Fanta campaign featuring Chucky, M3GAN, Freddy Fazbear, and The Grabber hits Czech shelves with a spooky limited edition.
Movie Reviews
‘Play Dirty’ movie review: Mark Wahlberg is Parker in Shane Black’s spirited return to form
It’s a step up from 2013’s Jason Statham-led Parker, and a and rousing return to form for director Shane Black, who keeps things fast, loose, and often quite funny without losing the source’s hard edge.
‘A Big Bold Beautiful Journey’ movie review: Margot Robbie and Colin Farrell take a whimsical trip
For some out there, this film will resonate on the same level as an Amélie or perhaps Joe Versus the Volcano, and earn the type of adoration its protagonists so desperately seek.
‘Franz’ movie review: Agnieszka Holland’s flavorful Kafka biopic paints a memorable picture
Wonderful production design, vibrant cinematography on the streets of Prague, and outstanding performances bring this flavorful portrait of Franz Kafka to life.
‘The Strangers: Chapter 2’ movie review: Bratislava-shot horror sequel unmasks its killers
Despite general competence on the filmmaking level and some well-crafted set pieces, The Strangers: Chapter 2 collapses under the weight of some laughably bad narrative choices.
Filmed in Prague
‘The Age of Innocence’: Netflix series with Camila Morrone, Kristine Froseth kicks off Prague shoot
Filming for Netflix’s new adaptation of The Age of Innocence is now underway in Prague, transforming the city into Gilded Age New York.
‘Resident Evil’: Key cast confirmed for Zach Cregger reboot as Prague shoot kicks off this month
Sony’s Resident Evil reboot begins filming in Prague with Zach Cherry, Kali Reis, Johnno Wilson, and Paul Walter Hauser joining Austin Abrams.
‘Foundation’: Prague-shot sci-fi series renewed for season 4 at Apple TV+
Apple TV+ has ordered a fourth season of the sci-fi epic Foundation, whose second and third seasons shot in Prague, though the filming location for season 4 remains unconfirmed.
‘The Face of Horror’: First look at Anna Biller’s Prague-shot medieval horror film revealed
Anna Biller’s gothic revenge tale The Face of Horror is now filming in Prague, with Jonah Hauer-King and Kristine Froseth leading the cast.
Czech Cinema News
Be2Can film festival returns to Czech cinemas with titles from Cannes, Berlin, and Venice, Oct. 8-15
The 12th Be2Can festival screens 12 acclaimed films from Berlin, Venice, and Cannes, including the opening biopic Mother.
Prague Science Film Festival brings global documentaries and immersive VR to Czech capital, Oct. 20-23
The 2025 Prague Science Film Festival will screen top science documentaries, immersive VR films, and host talks and workshops from Oct. 20–23.
Press Play Prague returns with journalism-focused films at Kino Atlas, Oct. 7-11
The second Press Play Prague festival runs Oct. 7–11 at Kino Atlas, showcasing films on journalism’s struggles in a changing world.
Prague’s ART*VR festival explores non-human perspectives at DOX this fall
The ART*VR returns to the Czech capital’s DOX gallery this fall, spotlighting non-human perspectives in VR storytelling with screenings, talks, and installations.
Czech Movies
‘Father’: Czech co-production from Tereza Nvotová wins top prize at Zurich Film Festival
Tereza Nvotová’s follow-up to Nightsiren, a Slovak-Czech-Polish drama submitted by Slovakia to the 2026 Oscars, has won the Golden Eye at Zurich Film Festival.
‘Lone Wolf’: Czech WWII pilot docudrama wraps Prague shoot, aims for July 2026 release
The new feature about celebrated WWII RAF ace Josef František has wrapped filming in Prague and is targeting a July 2026 cinema release.
‘Franz’ wins Silver Lion at 50th annual Gdynia Film Festival; Idan Weiss named Best Actor
The Czech-Polish-German co-production Franz claimed multiple honors at the 50th Gdynia Film Festival, winning the second-place Silver Lion and three additional awards.
‘Better Go Mad in the Wild’ movie review: Endearing KVIFF winner captures truly Bohemian lives
This strikingly composed documentary from director Miro Remo is less interested in profiling these characters than in artfully capturing their peculiar existence.
Czech Box Office & Streaming
Czech box office Oct. 2-5: ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ re-release makes waves; ‘Gabby’s Dollhouse’ holds lead
Leading a light lineup of new releases this weekend was the re-release of Avatar: The Way of Water, which scooped up CZK 1.76 million to come in fourth.
Czech streaming charts Sept. 22-28: ‘Alien: Earth’ surges back to top among TV series
Superman maintains its top position on Czech streaming charts for the second straight weekend on HBO Max, according to data from global streaming tracker JustWatch.
Czech box office Sept. 25-28: ‘Gabby’s Dollhouse’ claws way to top; ‘One Battle After Another’ debuts in second
Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie surged into the top spot at the Czech box office this weekend with CZK 5.49 million after debuting in third in limited preview screenings last week.
Czech streaming charts Sept. 15-21: ‘Superman’ soars into top spot for HBO Max
Superman soared into first place on Czech streaming charts in its debut weekend on HBO Max, according to data from global streaming tracker JustWatch
Czech Connections
Ricky Gervais praises Prague during Mortality tour: ‘The most beautiful capital city in the world’
British comedian, actor, and writer Ricky Gervais said Prague “might be the most beautiful capital city in the world” during his visit to the Czech
Taiwanese director Tsai Ming-liang to film with FAMU students during Ji.hlava film fest
Acclaimed filmmaker Tsai Ming-liang will shoot a new Walker film with FAMU students during the Ji.hlava documentary festival this fall.
Director Agnieszka Holland honored by Czech Ministry of Culture for promoting Czechia abroad
Polish filmmaker Agnieszka Holland received the Artis Bohemiae Amicis award for her decades-long contribution to promoting Czech culture abroad.
Robert Redford passes at 89; screen legend was honored in Czechia in 2005
Oscar-winning actor, director, and environmentalist Robert Redford has died; the Hollywood legend shared a beer with former Czech president Václav Havel in Prague in 2005.