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Martin Kudlac


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

The Ji.hlava New Visions Forum showcases emerging documentary talents and global issues

The Ji.hlava New Visions Forum showcases emerging documentary talents and global issues

The Czech gathering’s industry strand includes work-in-progress documentaries from emerging filmmakers, focusing on critical societal, environmental and personal narratives  

18/10/2024 | Jihlava 2024 | Jihlava Industry

Šimon Holý wraps the shoot for Chica Checa

Šimon Holý wraps the shoot for Chica Checa

The Czech director’s latest film blends social realism with a touch of humour and melancholy, touching upon the themes of identity, ageing, coming out and social norms  

17/10/2024 | Production | Funding | Czech Republic/Slovakia/France

Series review: Daughter of the Nation

Series review: Daughter of the Nation

Historical events blend with pop-culture flourishes in the story of Zdeňka Havlíčková, thrust into the role of a symbolic figurehead during the 19th-century Czech National Revival  

14/10/2024 | Series | Reviews | Czech Republic

The 28th Ji.hlava International Documentary Film Festival reveals its competition titles

The 28th Ji.hlava International Documentary Film Festival reveals its competition titles

The largest Czech documentary gathering will showcase over 340 films and is bracing to welcome renowned filmmakers like Kirsten Johnson, Tsai Ming-liang and Roberto Minervini  

10/10/2024 | Jihlava 2024

Serbian series Operation Sabre scoops the top prize at Serial Killer

Serbian series Operation Sabre scoops the top prize at Serial Killer

Special Mentions went to the Czech series Daughter of the Nation and the Bosnian show I Know Your Soul, while the latter’s creator, Jasmila Žbanić, received the Progressive Killer Award  

03/10/2024 | Festivals | Awards | Czech Republic

REPORT: Czech Film Springboard @ Finále Plzeň 2024

REPORT: Czech Film Springboard @ Finále Plzeň 2024

The industry initiative presenting Czech works in progress has showcased projects covering an eclectic mix of genres, from intimate family dramedies to explorations of masculinity  

25/09/2024 | Finále Plzeň 2024 | Czech Film Springboard

Serial Killer zooms in on sex, love and British nostalgia

Serial Killer zooms in on sex, love and British nostalgia

The seventh edition of the TV and episodic festival spotlights top series from Central and Eastern Europe, while its industry-focused sessions offer insights into some major trends  

20/09/2024 | Festivals | Awards | Czech Republic

Tomáš Hubáček shooting his debut feature, the mystery-drama Wirbel

Tomáš Hubáček shooting his debut feature, the mystery-drama Wirbel

The Czech director examines the relationship between humans and the landscape in a drama film set in the Central Bohemian Highlands  

18/09/2024 | Production | Funding | Czech Republic/Slovakia

Ana Urushadze in post-production with her sophomore feature, Supporting Role

Ana Urushadze in post-production with her sophomore feature, Supporting Role

The Georgian helmer known for her feature debut, Scary Mother, will tell a story of identity and transformation, revolving around a once-famous actor who is cast in a challenging role  

17/09/2024 | Production | Funding | Georgia/Estonia/Turkey/Switzerland/USA

Pavlo Ostrikov • Director of U Are the Universe

Interview: Pavlo Ostrikov • Director of U Are the Universe

“I’m not sure what the future holds for Ukrainian cinema, especially sci-fi”

The Ukrainian director talks about blending sci-fi with an emotional love story, and his preference for practical effects over digital ones  

10/09/2024 | Toronto 2024 | Discovery

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