Czech Fantasy Films Jun 2026

A dark, stop-motion adaptation of Lewis Carroll’s classic that uses everyday household objects to create a disorienting, tactile dreamworld. The Fairy Tale Tradition (Pohádky)

Following World War II, Czech cinema experienced a resurgence, with fantasy films becoming increasingly popular. This period, often referred to as the "Golden Era" of Czech cinema, saw the emergence of visionary directors like Otakar Vávra, who would go on to shape the country's fantasy film landscape. Vávra's 1959 film "The Ninth Heart" (also known as "The Ninth Heart of Mr. Paraman," a psychological fantasy drama) exemplified the era's creative freedom and artistic innovation. czech fantasy films