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Antonin Dvorak Movie Shares Romantic Life

In the world of classical music, few names shine as brightly as Antonin Dvorak. His compositions have left an indelible mark on the world’s musical heritage, and his journey from the heart of Europe to the bustling streets of New York City is the stuff of legend. But behind the genius of his symphonies and...

ENTERTAINMENT, Movies

September 15, 2023

American and Czech Writers across the Iron Curtain

As someone who thoroughly enjoys diving into the pages of a good book, today, I am delving into the intriguing narrative of The Nonconformists: American and Czech Writers across the Iron Curtain penned by Brian K. Goodman. The Cold War era was a tumultuous period in history marked by ideological clashes, political tensions, and the...

Books

August 5, 2023

Klára the Czech-American Trailblazer and Literary Ambassador

Klára Winlow-Vostrovská (aka Claire Winlow-Vostrovsky) was born on October 27, 1871, in West Point, Nebraska, within a thriving Czech community. Her parents, Jaroslav (Jerome) Vostrovský (1836-1901) and Anna Vostrovský (1839-1922) were Czech immigrants. Her father, originally from Selmice or Semin near Kladrub in eastern Bohemia, had migrated to the USA in 1863. During her childhood,...

Books, Women

February 26, 2023

Czechoslovakian Filmmakers

Czechoslovakian Filmmakers: A Legacy of Innovative Storytelling and Cinematic Excellence (*Please give the page a few moments to load the videos fully.) Czechoslovakia was known for its rich cultural heritage and artistic traditions, and its film industry was no exception. From the late 19th century until its dissolution in 1993, Czechoslovakia produced several talented and...

Bohemians, ENTERTAINMENT, Movies

February 17, 2023

The Top Five Czech Composers

Many excellent Czech composers who made significant contributions to the field of classical music were born and raised in Czechoslovakia. The nation produced some of the world’s top composers throughout the late 19th and the 20th centuries. The top five Czech composers who have had a significant influence on classical music are listed below. Bohemia...

ENTERTAINMENT, Music

February 10, 2023

A Night at Karlstein | Noc na Karlštejně

A Night at Karlstein (Czech: Noc na Karlštejně) is a 1973 Czech historical musical film. It tells the story of Emperor Charles IV and his castle Karlstein. Charles IV, the Czech king, and Holy Roman Emperor built Karlstejn castle to house the crown jewels. More importantly, it is a place of relaxation and meditation, so...

ENTERTAINMENT, Movies

November 11, 2022

The Works of Jan Svankmajer

Czech surrealist filmmaker Jan Svankmajer has been producing work since the 1960s. He is best known for his imaginative and frequently macabre films. With his distinct style, he merges live-action video with animation, stop-motion, and other visual storytelling techniques. Jan Svankmajer was born in 1934 in Prague, Czechoslovakia, and grew up in a family with...

Bohemians, ENTERTAINMENT, Movies

October 21, 2022

The Czech Who Invented Stylized Special Effects

What do Monty Python’s Terry Gilliam, Tim Burton, Wes Anderson, and the Brothers Quay all have in common? The answer is stylized special effects. Stylized special effects tell their story through the use of exaggerated or simplified shapes, motions, and colors. The story is represented in a non-naturalistic conventional form as opposed to a realistic...

ENTERTAINMENT, Movies

October 16, 2022

The Legend of the Golem of Prague

Today we are revisiting the Golem of Prague. We’ve written about this before in our post The Legend of The Golem but our friend Barbara S. Weitz shared the following information which we’ve decided to share here with you because it’s so interesting. We hope you enjoy it. Who is the Golem? The Golem is...

Books, History, Movies

October 6, 2022

The Czech New Wave

There are many so-called “new waves” in film history, from the French nouvelle vague (1959 through the middle 1960s) to the present day. While such monikers serve many purposes, including facilitating international marketing , they do identify those regions where, for any number of reasons, particularly fertile and original bodies of creative work have emerged....

ENTERTAINMENT, Movies

October 4, 2022

Czech Fairytale – The Bird of Happiness

Today we are looking at an old Czech fairytale – The Bird of Happiness, or in Czech, Pták štěstí. It is an old Chod tale. I will first present actual scans of the book, then the text of the story, and finally, at the very end, a link to a pdf file which you may...

Childrens Books, ENTERTAINMENT

September 22, 2022

Divadlo Na zábradlí (Theatre at the Railing)

A Theater Beyond Boundaries In the heart of Eastern Europe, a theater emerged that defied convention, giving birth to a realm of artistic freedom and unparalleled expression. “Divadlo Na zábradlí” (Theatre at the Railing), founded in 1956, ushered in a new era of theater with a unique twist—one that transcended borders and norms. The Birth...

ENTERTAINMENT, Theater

September 18, 2022

Architecture: Lutheran Churches in Slovakia

Today I am sharing a few pages from a lovely book I received from Reverend Thomas J. Drobena. Thomas John was born on August 23, 1934 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Thomas and Suzanne (Durec) Drobena. His heart and soul are in Moravia. Ordained to ministry Evangelical Lutheran Church in American, 1962. Grantee...

Architecture, Books, ENTERTAINMENT, History

September 15, 2022

Perfect Horse – Lipizzaner Rescue from Hostau

I just finished reading The Perfect Horse: The Daring U.S. Mission to Rescue the Priceless Stallions Kidnapped by the Nazis by Elizabeth Letts. Not only was this rescue a humanitarian act involving saving horses with a pedigree and lineage dating back hundreds of years but this rescue was also one bright moment in the war...

Books, LIFESTYLE, Movies

September 13, 2022

The Pop-up Books of Lucy Seifert

Czech pop-up books are famous around the world. The most known creator of these is Vojtěch Kubašta, a world pioneer in pop-up books. Makers of pop-up books still use Kubašta’s structures and the principles he invented and used in his work. Less known is a wonderful illustrator named Lucy Seifert (Lucie Seifertova). You may not...

Books, Childrens Books, ENTERTAINMENT

September 8, 2022

Watch This: Medieval — The Story of Jan Žižka

I just learned that there is a new film starring Ben Foster as the Czech hero Jan Žižka, entitled Medieval in the United States and Jan Žižka for Czechs. It is a historical epic which will hit Prague cinemas on September 8, 2022 alongside a limited release in other markets including the United States on...

ENTERTAINMENT, Movies

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