Culture
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Dissident singer-songwriter Jaroslav Hutka
Originally from Olomouc, central Moravia, singer-songwriter Jaroslav Hutka established himself as one of the most original figures in Czech folk music in the late 1960s…
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‘Marcela’ by Helena Trestikova wins prize for best European documentary at Sevilla Film Festival
The emotional story of Marcela, a woman whose marriage and divorce, as well as loss of her daughter were captured on film, won the award for best European documentary at…
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“Albrecht of Waldstein and his Era” opens in Prague
Albrecht of Wallenstein (or Waldstein) was without question one of the most important figures in 17th century Bohemia, a Czech nobleman and military leader who made his…
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Prague poetry festival welcomes writers from all corners of the globe
On Tuesday, poets from all over the world gathered in Prague for the sixth International Poetry Festival to be held in the city. This year, the Czech capital is playing…
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Horoscope of Albrecht of Wallenstein on display in Prague
The recently discovered horoscope of Duke Albrecht of Wallenstein is one of the most important of its kind. It surpasses other horoscopes from the period with its detailed…
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Moser: 'King of glass' celebrates 150 years of luxury glass production
The west Bohemian town of Karlovy Vary (also known as Carlsbad) is well-known as a seat of luxury and wealth. Foreign kings and aristocrats have for centuries been…
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Roman Zuzuk: Ukrainian-born artist whose wistful style began life in Prague
Roman Zuzuk is a Ukrainian born artist who runs a gallery with his brother Miroslav in Prague's Mala Strana. Roman studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Kiev, and came to…
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Zelenka in post-production of anticipated Karamazov film
Petr Zelenka has long been recognised as one of the most talented filmmakers of his generation, whose quirky films including a mockumentary about a famous Czech folk…
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Vaclav Havel presents new play
Vaclav Havel was back in his original role as playwright on Wednesday, when, at a theatre in Prague, the former Czech president presented the book form of "Odchazeni", or…
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Czech dances and Kroje galore: The first annual 'Compatriot Folklore Festival'
If you were to enter the Salesianske theatre in Kobylisy this week, this is the kind of sound that would greet you. The event is the first annual 'Krajanske Folklorni…
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Jiri Trnka: an artist who turned puppets into film stars
It would be hard to meet a Czech whose childhood was not touched (perhaps unconsciously) by the art of Jiri Trnka, a painter, puppeteer, illustrator and above all, the…
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Touring festival bringing Czech films to 13 UK cities
The 11th Czech Film Festival begins in London on Thursday with a screening of Grandhotel by David Ondricek and a Q+A session with the director. But this year viewers…
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