The Daily Dozen: 12 things to know about Czechia today
News, tips, and Expats.cz top stories for Prague and the Czech Republic on Oct. 13, 2022.
The 30th edition of Czechia's Febiofest won't take place next year
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The founder of Prague's biggest film festival is seeking a new organizer to continue its production.
Prague film series aimed at explaining Czech culture to expats begins a second season
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"Some Like it Czech" will return to Kino Aero with the classic Czech film, "Loners."
This weekend in Prague: The city's favorite block party returns
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Plus: History comes to life at Vyšehrad, Salman Rushdie's novels get a chain reading, and wine festival at Prague Castle.
'Jan Žižka' delivers brutal medieval action in authentic Czech locations
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The long delayed historical epic creates a grim view of Bohemian life in the early 1400s as rival half-brothers compete for the crown.
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New Czech nature documentary showcases the wildlife of Prague
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Planet Prague, opening in local cinemas next week, takes a look at the diverse and often hidden fauna that reside in the Czech capital.
Czech acting legend Josef Abrhám dies at age 82
Best known for his role in "Run, Waiter, Run!" Abrhám was married to Czech "Cinderella" Libuše Šafránková until her death in 2021.
Czech culture this week: Prague's secret spaces and museums open for free
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Open House Praha kicks off this week, while International Museum Day gets underway, and a fresh staging of Mozart debuts.
’Jan Žižka’: Trailer drops for most expensive Czech film ever made
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The medieval action flick featuring Sir Michael Caine in one of his last roles before retiring comes to cinemas in September.
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Czech police may have made mistakes in Roma man's death, first Czech fighter likely died in Ukraine, and a Czech classic digitally restored for Cannes.
Stunning Czechoslovak film posters are the subject of a new Czech-English book
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Many of the most impressive examples of these arftul posters from the socialist era are by one artist, Karel Vaca.
Looking to break into film? Smart filmmakers are moving to Prague
Prague Film School is now accepting applications for film students and professionals who are considering a second act.
Prague’s film scene provides opportunities for Ukrainian refugees
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The Czech capital is one of the world’s most popular filming destinations, and the local film industry is supporting refugees.
Police detain Czechs smuggling marijuana to Britain
Plus: Miloš Forman would have been 90 today, President Zeman to appear in parliament, damage being assessed after strong winds in Czechia.
Miloš Forman and Jaromír Jágr honored with printed collectibles
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The Oscar-winning director is on a Czech stamp, with the famed hockey player appears on the front of a replica banknote.
Prague film academy launches English-friendly streaming platform on 75th anniversary
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The portal, launching today, currently offers more than 200 films, available with English subtitles.
Agnieszka Holland to direct new biopic about famed Prague writer Franz Kafka
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The life of the Prague-based surrealist writer who died at age 40 will be shown as a mosaic of events.
