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Martin Kudlac


985 articles available in total starting from 26/09/2013. Last article published on 10/06/2025.

Violette Deffontaines travels from Czechoslovakia to the heart of anti-colonial Africa in Beyond a Knit Cap

Violette Deffontaines travels from Czechoslovakia to the heart of anti-colonial Africa in Beyond a Knit Cap

The documentary delves into the surprising connections between a traditional Czech hat, the global anti-colonial movement and intertwining cultures in the globalised world  

30/11/2023 | Production | Funding | Czech Republic/Slovakia/France

Petr Hátle  • Director of Mr. and Mrs. Stodola

Interview: Petr Hátle • Director of Mr. and Mrs. Stodola

"The suggestion or imagination of violence can be far more interesting and horrifying"

We talked to the Czech director about making the transition from documentary to fiction, true crime and violence, and the casting process for notorious serial killers  

17/11/2023 | Black Nights 2023 | First Feature Competition

Review: Mr. and Mrs. Stodola

Review: Mr. and Mrs. Stodola

Czech documentary filmmaker Petr Hátle ventures into fiction filmmaking with a stark true crime drama about an ordinary Czech couple turned serial killers  

15/11/2023 | Black Nights 2023 | First Feature Competition

Review: Her Body

Review: Her Body

Natálie Císařovská navigates the intersections of identity, autonomy and societal perceptions in her feature-length fiction debut, presenting the transformative journey of Andrea Absolonová  

15/11/2023 | Black Nights 2023 | Critics’ Picks

Greek film Nine Lives Left clinches the top prize at the CEE Animation Forum

Greek film Nine Lives Left clinches the top prize at the CEE Animation Forum

The event has lauded other notable awardees, like Rainy Days and Nightbloom, showcasing the diverse talent and innovative storytelling within Central and Eastern European animation  

14/11/2023 | CEE Animation 2023 | Awards

Šimon Koudela currently filming live-action and animation blend Fichtelberg

Šimon Koudela currently filming live-action and animation blend Fichtelberg

The first-time director-animator will use 3D and 2D animations, paintings and live-action sequences in his historical and fantastical epic  

06/11/2023 | Production | Funding | Czech Republic/Slovakia

Tomáš Mašín  • Director of Brothers

Interview: Tomáš Mašín • Director of Brothers

"I envisioned this project as a cinematic experience rather than a mere ideological exploration"

The Czech director discusses significant female roles, the shift to action-oriented and character-driven storytelling, and genre-blending in his Oscar-submitted film  

31/10/2023 | /Czech Republic/Slovakia/Germany

REPORT: New Visions Forum Europe @ Ji.hlava 2023

REPORT: New Visions Forum Europe @ Ji.hlava 2023

We take a closer look at the European works in progress that were under the spotlight in the industry strand of the largest Czech documentary gathering  

31/10/2023 | Jihlava 2023 | Jihlava Industry

Review: Brothers

Review: Brothers

The period action drama meets the biopic in Tomáš Mašín's film about freedom, sacrifice, and resilience, telling the story of a family that stood against dual tyrannies  

30/10/2023 | Films | Reviews | Czech Republic/Slovakia/Germany

Czech project If Pigeons Turned to Gold wins the top prize in Ji.hlava's industry strand

Czech project If Pigeons Turned to Gold wins the top prize in Ji.hlava's industry strand

The festival's professional programme spotlights emerging talents championing narratives of bravery, empowerment, and history  

30/10/2023 | Jihlava 2023 | Jihlava Industry/Awards

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