Culture
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‘Closer’ project brings high school kids to Lety to learn about Romany culture but also history of…
Friday, April 8, is International Romani Day, celebrating Roma culture and raising awareness about Roma issues. This week, organisers behind the Sobě blíž (Closer Together…
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US boss says Czech Republic should take centre stage as film location
The Czech Republic is trying to re-establish itself as a prime destination for international film and television projects. During his recent trip to the United States…
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Czech cinemas rebound with buoyant audience figures
The Czech film industry is currently enjoying something of a renaissance. Last year, cinema operators sold nearly 13 million tickets, which is the highest number since…
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Barbora Poláková: Actress kicks off successful singing career
In this week’s Sunday Music we feature tracks from singer/actress Barbora Poláková’s debut. The singer is behind the singles Kráva (Cow) and Nafrněná (snooty or stuck-up).
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My Prague – Jana Kománková
Currently running the arts website Proti šedi (Against the Grey), Jana Kománková has been a well-known figure on the Prague music scene for over two decades. The critic…
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Much-loved Czech ‘handymen’ Pat and Mat star in new feature film
When they made their first appearance on Czechoslovak film screens in 1976, they were known simply as Kuťáci (The Handymen). Today, they are known in the Czech Republic as…
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Interest mounts in Arab culture say Arabfest organisers
The annual festival of Arab culture, or Arabfest, got underway this week in the west Bohemian city of Pilsen. Now in its seventh year, the event offers a number of…
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Brazilian author Paulo Coelho: I asked Prague’s Infant Jesus to make me a famous writer
Brazilian author Paulo Coelho, whose books have sold over 200 million copies worldwide, is extremely popular in the Czech Republic. Translations of his novels The…
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Long-running festival brings Easter sacred music to Brno churches
Each year, the Brno Philharmonic invites music lovers as well as those who want to reflect on the spiritual dimension of Easter to embark on a musical journey through the…
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Grandson of great Czech painter Alfons Mucha says Slav Epic should not be part of “travelling…
The Slav Epic is a cycle of 20 enormous canvases by the great Czech painter Alfons Mucha, depicting the history and mythology of the Slav peoples. Mucha regarded the works…
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Good guys play good bad guys, says actor Peter Mullan
Known for his often intense performances in the dramas My Name is Joe and Tyranosaur, actor Peter Mullan has also appeared in movies such as Trainspotting and the final…
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It’s too late for pessimism – we need action, says Human director Yann Arthus-Bertrand
It is perhaps fitting that the Human by Yann Arthus-Bertrand is the only film to have had its premiere at the UN General Assembly. Based on over 2,000 interviews shot…
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