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Martin Kudláč


999 articles available in total starting from 26/09/2013. Last article published on 17/07/2025.

Dynamic growth spurs the Czech audiovisual industry to record-breaking revenue in 2022

Dynamic growth spurs the Czech audiovisual industry to record-breaking revenue in 2022

Amid global uncertainty, the Czech audiovisual sector has emerged as a thriving powerhouse, achieving record revenue in 2022  

28/07/2023 | Industry | Market | Czech Republic

Slovak film production hit a record high in 2022 amidst a post-pandemic surge

Slovak film production hit a record high in 2022 amidst a post-pandemic surge

The year 2022 saw a remarkable resurgence in the Slovak film industry, with 50 cinematic productions — a substantial leap from previous years  

28/07/2023 | Production | Funding | Slovakia

David Laňka preparing a biopic on the turbulent life of Jaroslav Hašek

David Laňka preparing a biopic on the turbulent life of Jaroslav Hašek

Diving into the colourful and chaotic life of the Czech literary icon, Hašek will offer an unconventional exploration of the man behind the classic The Good Soldier Švejk  

26/07/2023 | Production | Funding | Czech Republic

Jiří Mádl revives the Warsaw Pact invasion in Waves

Jiří Mádl revives the Warsaw Pact invasion in Waves

The Czech actor-turned-director has wrapped shooting on the film, which will seamlessly weave together archival and new footage, featuring previously unseen authentic scenes from August 1968  

26/07/2023 | Production | Funding | Czech Republic/Slovakia

Czech puppetry comes alive in Radek Beran’s family adventure sequel Big Man

Czech puppetry comes alive in Radek Beran’s family adventure sequel Big Man

The unique craft of traditional Czech puppetry is showcased in the sequel, which was shot in authentic locations, such as forests, meadows and a quarry  

26/07/2023 | Production | Funding | Czech Republic

The Czech Film Fund finances a diverse array of projects

The Czech Film Fund finances a diverse array of projects

Fostering genre diversity and international collaborations, the fund has supported five fiction features, two documentary films and two animated flicks  

25/07/2023 | Production | Funding | Czech Republic

REPORT: Work in Progress @ KVIFF Eastern Promises 2023

REPORT: Work in Progress @ KVIFF Eastern Promises 2023

The festival's industry sidebar introduced a multi-cultural panorama of stories on personal struggle, resilience, and search for identity amidst socio-political turmoil  

10/07/2023 | Karlovy Vary 2023 | KVIFF Eastern Promises

Stephan Komandarev's Blaga's Lessons wins the Crystal Globe at Karlovy Vary

Stephan Komandarev's Blaga's Lessons wins the Crystal Globe at Karlovy Vary

Also among the winners of the festival's 57th edition were Behrooz Karamizade's German-Iranian co-production Empty Nets and Ernst De Geer's Nordic title The Hypnosis  

10/07/2023 | Karlovy Vary 2023 | Awards

Albert Hospodářský  • Director of Brutal Heat

Interview: Albert Hospodářský • Director of Brutal Heat

“Unless you’re making a documentary or a strictly fact-based film, it’s better to let the reality shift to something a bit more playful”

The debuting Czech director behind the genre-blending coming-of-age film details his personal inspiration, environmental anxiety and the nuances of character development  

07/07/2023 | Karlovy Vary 2023 | Proxima

Review: All Men Become Brothers

Review: All Men Become Brothers

Robert Kirchhoff's latest creative documentary traverses the life and legacy of Alexander Dubček, offering a nuanced exploration of the “icon of socialism with a human face”  

07/07/2023 | Karlovy Vary 2023 | Special Screenings

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