Subject & Course Guides: Slovakia: Cinema

Slovak Movies

That Intense Lyricism: A Brief History of Slovak Cinema from Its Inception to the New Wave | 16:9 filmtidsskrift
This online article will help you become more familiar with Slovak cinema and its history.
5 Films That Will Help You Better Understand Slovakia | The Gaze
These 5 suggested Slovak films can tell much more about the "real Slovakia" than any historical documents. The key is not just to watch but to truly see. Follow the link to learn more.
Filming in Slovakia, Good Idea! | Slovak Film Commission
The Slovak Film Commission is your first contact for shooting in Slovakia. Connecting professionals and providing expert guidance, the Slovak Film Commission is here for anyone seeking to create audiovisual content in Slovakia, whether it be a feature, a documentary, animation, TV series or a commercial.

Slovak Actors

The Most Famous Actors from Slovakia | Pantheon
This page contains a list of the most famous actors from Slovakia.

Slovak Film News

Tři oříšky pro Popelku - Three Wishes for Cinderella [ENG subs]

"Three Wishes for Cinderella" ("Tři oříšky pro Popelku") is a Czechoslovak-East German fairy-tale film directed by Václav Vorlíček (1930-2019) in 1973. It is based on the fairy tale "O Popelce" which is a Bohemian variation of the classic Cinderella fairytale written by Božena Němcová (1820-1862). After debuting in Soviet Union on November 1 (1973) and in Czechoslovakia on November 16, the film had its international premiere in East Berlin in March 1974. "Three Wishes for Cinderella" is still a popular Christmas holiday film in many European countries nowadays.

Saxana — The Girl on a Broomstick

"The Girl on the Broomstick" ("Dívka na koštěti") is a 1972 Czechoslovak fantasy-comedy film directed by Václav Vorlíček (1930-2019) and based on a book by Hermína Franková (b. 1928). This movie is about a young witch Saxana who has the enthusiasm but lacks the right talent. As a result, she's kept at school for 300 years and at some point, being bored, she finds a way to enter the world of humans for 48 hours. There she meets Peter who takes her with him to school... and the adventures begin.

Slovak Film Directors

Juraj Jakubisko | Národní filmový archiv
Juraj Jakubisko (1938-2023) was a Slovak film director who was named the "Best Slovak Director of the 20th Century" by film critics and journalists in 2000. He is often credited as a screenplay writer as he usually co-wrote or wrote the scripts of his movies. Follow the link to learn more about his life and oeuvre.
Revisiting the Surreal Films of Juraj Herz, a Pioneer of Czech Horror | Hyperallergic
Juraj Herz (1934-2023) was a Slovak film director, actor, and scene designer associated with the Czechoslovak New Wave movement of the 1960s. He is best known for his 1969 horror/black comedy "The Cremator," often cited as one of the best Czechoslovak films of all time, though many of his other films have achieved cult status as well. Follow the link to read an online article about the artistic heritage of this outstanding film director.
Modernism and Film Adaptations Directed by Jaromil Jireš
Jaromil Jireš (1935-2001) was a Slovak-born director associated with the Czechoslovak New Wave movement. His 1963 film "The Cry" was entered into the 1964 Cannes Film Festival. It is often described as the first film of the Czechoslovak New Wave, a movement known for its dark humor, use of non-professional actors, and "art-cinema realism." Follow the link to learn more about Jaromil's movies.