Fri 04.09.2020 | 10:00The Greatest Gift (2020)
Section: Czech Films and TV Production
Directed by: Marta Gerlíková, Daria Hrubá
Czech Republic, 2020, 93 min
Projection place: Congress Centre
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InfoIn ancient times, our land was ruled by pagan gods and goddesses. But what happens when they start getting involved in people's lives and vice versa? Will Morena, the goddess of winter, win, or will she be defeated by the goddesses of spring, summer and autumn? Will the supreme god Svarog find out about Morena's spree in time and return the seasons to equilibrium? In the end, Morena is stopped with the help of a Wallachian girl who has a gift even Morena's magic cannot beat! BIOGRAPHY Marta Santovjáková Gerlíková Worked in regional TV. She co-directed the TV series Folklorika (2007), later the feature films Grandpa (Děda, 2016), That Time Together (Tehdy spolu, 2017) and the fairy tale The Greatest Gift (Největší dar, 2020). Daria Hrubá She co-directed the TV series Folklorika (2007) and the feature fairy tale The Greatest Gift (Největší dar, 2020). She independently made a short TV film Jura Petrů (2006).
Sat 05.09.2020 | 10:00The Greatest Gift (2020)
Section: Czech Films and TV Production
Directed by: Marta Gerlíková, Daria Hrubá
Czech Republic, 2020, 93 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema, 1
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In ancient times, our land was ruled by pagan gods and goddesses. But what happens when they start getting involved in people's lives and vice versa? Will Morena, the goddess of winter, win, or will she be defeated by the goddesses of spring, summer and autumn? Will the supreme god Svarog find out about Morena's spree in time and return the seasons to equilibrium? In the end, Morena is stopped with the help of a Wallachian girl who has a gift even Morena's magic cannot beat! BIOGRAPHY Marta Santovjáková Gerlíková Worked in regional TV. She co-directed the TV series Folklorika (2007), later the feature films Grandpa (Děda, 2016), That Time Together (Tehdy spolu, 2017) and the fairy tale The Greatest Gift (Největší dar, 2020). Daria Hrubá She co-directed the TV series Folklorika (2007) and the feature fairy tale The Greatest Gift (Největší dar, 2020). She independently made a short TV film Jura Petrů (2006).
Tue 08.09.2020 | 16:00Princess Stranded in Time (2020)
Section: Czech Films and TV Production
Directed by: Petr Kubík
Czech Republic, 2020, 110 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema, 3
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Princess Ellen knows about the curse put on her at birth by the witch Murien. It is to begin on Ellen's twentieth birthday, as soon as the sun goes down. However, the moment the last ray of sunlight disappears, the princess discovers that she has been trapped in time. Each time the curse is fulfilled, Ellena wakes up to her twentieth birthday and relives it all over again. In order to save the kingdom and herself, she must find courage and a pure heart and stand up to an ancient curse.
Wed 09.09.2020 | 15:00The Princess and Half the Kingdom (2019)
Section: Czech Films and TV Production
Directed by: Karel Janák
Czech Republic, Slovak Republic, 2019, 93 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema, 6
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Honza kills the dragon, gains the princess and half the kingdom. But neither the princess nor her parents like him much. He doesn't know how to behave and his demeanor arouses outrage. The princess is enamored of King Egon, who had previously left her to the mercy of the dragon. Honza cancels the wedding and returns home, while the princess leaves with Egon to his kingdom, where she learns of his true nature… Can Honza save the princess again?
Thu 10.09.2020 | 15:00The Magic Stone (2019)
Section: Czech Films and TV Production
Directed by: Kristína Herczegová
Czech Republic, Slovak Republic, 2019, 84 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema, 6
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The rulers of the forest empire, Queen Nabbiel and King Archivald, give their faithful servants, the wizards Sebele and Bendeguz, a magic stone that can justly fulfill all desires. Sebela and Bendegůz cannot decide how to use the stone. While Sebela loves people and wants to help them, Bendegůz considers people selfish and tries to tempt them maliciously. They therefore place a bet together. If people use the stone more often for selfless purposes, Sebela wins. If not, Bendegůz wins…