Ian Willoughby

In-depth interview with Osamu Okamura, Czech-Japanese architect, populariser of architecture and brother of politicians Tomio and Hayato Okamura.

Osamu Okamura was born in Tokyo to Japanese-Czech parents but moved to Prague at the age of three. An architect by profession, he is involved in a wide slew of activities.

Prague-based Russian poet and broadcaster Igor Pomerantsev discusses his close ties to Ukraine, where he still runs a poetry festival, Russian expanionism and far more.

Adam Stewart is the founder of the thriving Prague Youth Theatre. He is also a leading member of the Cimrman English Theatre, which performs much-loved Czech comic plays.

Marie Dvořáková's documentary World Between Us follows photographer Marie Tomanová as her career skyrockets in NYC. It also focuses on the concepts of home and friendship.

Singer Anne Marie Kenny first came to Prague in 1990 at the invitation of Václav Havel, who facilitated a concert for her, before later having business success in the city.

Jan P. Muchow discusses this year's return of Ecstasy of St. Theresa after a long hiatus, plans for new music, his film composing and producing at a famous Berlin studio. 

Czech-born, US-based illustrator and writer Petr Sís, who has a brand new book collaboration, discusses it, his poster for Amadeus and his planned "road movie" memoir.

Evan Rail’s The Absinthe Forger is a true crime story that also explores the fascinating history of the spirit itself. But did you know about its many Czech connections?

As founder and director of the Ji.hlava International Documentary Film Festival, Marek Hovorka is one of the most important people in the area of documentaries in Czechia.