Jan Kačer

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The Return of the Prodigal Son
6.7

The Return of the Prodigal Son

Engineer Jan Sebek (Jan Kacer) is undergoing treatment in a mental home after his unsuccessful attempt to commit suicide. His therapist, via ...
Psalm
7.4

Psalm

Jan. 01, 1965

Psalm

A synagogue service in Bohemia, where the Torah scrolls are ceremoniously taken out and read, intercut with images of a Jewish cemetery. Release: ...
Prague – The Restless Heart of Europe
6.8

Prague – The Restless Heart of Europe

This distinctive documentary portrait of Prague extolls the beauty, significance and spirit of the ancient city adopting modern way of life. The ...
Wolf’s Hole
6.6

Wolf’s Hole

Feb. 01, 1987

Wolf’s Hole

In this Czech political allegory-cum-sci-fi adventure, ten teens from different schools find themselves chosen to take part in a special skiing ...
Der sanfte Lauf
7

Der sanfte Lauf

May. 24, 1967

Der sanfte Lauf

Bernhard, sentenced for abuse by a right-wing extremist, is interrupting his studies and working as a clerk. He meets Johanna who comes from a ...
The Seventh Day, the Eighth Night
6.9

The Seventh Day, the Eighth Night

A bus arrives to the village, carrying a group of traveling actors who begin to perform passion plays from the Bible. Editor Alena (Kveta ...
Death Is Called Engelchen
7.7

Death Is Called Engelchen

Jan Kacer plays a Czech partisan fighter in the waning days of the war. Just as peace is declared, he is shot in the spine and sent to the ...
Nobody Will Laugh
7.3

Nobody Will Laugh

Feb. 04, 1966

Nobody Will Laugh

A bitter-sweet comedy about the problems which come with the avoidance of saying uncomfortable truths. An assistant professor gets lost in his ...
Courage for Every Day
6.4

Courage for Every Day

Jan. 01, 1964

Courage for Every Day

A passionate communist worker is discouraged by the changing political climate and the failure of his peers to live up to his ideals. Release: ...
The Valley of the Bees
7.8

The Valley of the Bees

May. 17, 1968

The Valley of the Bees

Ondrej, a young boy who loves bees and bats, is introduced to his new mother, a woman much younger than his father. Her brings her a bowl of ...
Respice finem
7.6

Respice finem

Feb. 14, 1968

Respice finem

“A refined film essay about the loneliness, wisdom and humility of old women. The film, most valued by Jan Špáta, was awarded the Grand ...
The End of Agent W4C
7.1

The End of Agent W4C

Oct. 06, 1967

The End of Agent W4C

The invincible agent Cyril Juan Borguette alias W4C has been assigned a mission to go to a hotel in Prague, get hold of a saltcellar with a plan ...
Bolero
5.7

Bolero

Mar. 11, 2004

Bolero

Based on real event, Bolero is an excellent story of progressive recovery of a crime. The story surprises all the time, shows new connections, ...