From 5 to 17 May, the Institut français goes Beyond Words and takes us on a literary journey through discussions, readings, and screenings. Audiences can expect […]
A legendary film adaptation of Filip Jánský’s novel, depicting the heroism of Czechoslovak RAF pilots during WWII. Marking the 80th anniversary of WWII, this special screening […]
The Divided Island brings the Cyprus issue into sharp focus, attempting an objective perspective on this complex and long-standing conflict. With Nicosia remaining Europe’s last divided capital, […]
In this extraordinary film, Oksana Karpovycg juxtaposes extracts from thousands of intercepted phone calls Russian soldiers made from the battlefield in Ukraine to their families and friends in Russia with calm images of […]
To honour the late Jiří Bartoška (1947–2025), iconic Czech actor and longtime president of the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, and to mark the 80th anniversary […]
This year, Hungary is the Guest Country at the prestigious Annecy International Animation Film Festival, one of the world’s most important showcases for animation. To celebrate […]
Get ready to immerse yourself in the vibrant world of Spanish cinema as we proudly host the 21st edition of the London Spanish Film Festival, from […]
Marie-Magdalena Kochová’s debut portrays 18-year-old Johana’s internal struggle between her dreams and her duty to her family, highlighting her silent self-sacrifice and the overwhelming weight of […]
As the critic F. R. Leavis put it, Joseph Conrad’s stories ‘invite the cinematographer’. In partnership with the Polish Cultural Institute, Ciné Lumière is screening a […]
The French Film Festival London returns from 12 to 23 November at Ciné Lumière (French Institute of the United Kingdom)! Celebrate the vibrant world of French […]
Premiering in Un Certain Regard at Cannes, Caravan is a tender, lyrical road movie about breaking free and rediscovering life. Ana Geislerová shines as Ester, a […]
Girl America is a visually striking, deeply moving portrait of a young girl’s fight for freedom and belonging. Growing up in totalitarian Czechoslovakia, orphaned Emma endures […]
A world where one miracle pill makes life ‘sunny’ and pain-free - until side effects begin to emerge. Created and performed by Mountview graduates Ivi Moravcova […]
From master filmmaker Juraj Herz (The Cremator, Morgiana), comes Oil Lamps, a sumptuous, unsettling tale of love, desire, and decay. At its centre blazes Iva Janžurová, […]
Iva Janžurová and Theodora Remundová — mother and daughter, subject and director — join forces to create an intimate, unconventional portrait of one of the Czech […]
Neapolitan astrologer Luciana has an unusual recipe for happiness: on your birthday, travel to the exact spot on Earth where the planets align for a fresh […]
