Directing
Jiří Krejčík
Born June 26, 1918 · Praha
Died August 8, 2013 · aged 95
Nepochybně jedním z nejvýznamnějších režisérů a scénáristů české kinematografie je pražský rodák Jiří Krejčík. Po maturitě se věnoval studiu techniky a během druhé světové války pracoval v barrandovských ateliérech jako statista. Čímž pronikl do světa filmu a brzy zatoužil po vlastní režijní práci. Začínal tvorbou krátkometrážních a reklamních snímků. Spolupracoval také například s výtvarníkem Jiř…
Known For
Cosy Dens · 1999Cosy Dens
★ 8.01999
MovieComedyDrama
Two families, Sebkovi and Krausovi, are celebrating Christmas, but not everyone is in a good mood. The teenage kids think that their fathers are totally stupid, and the fathers are sure that their children are nothing more than rebels, hating anything they say.
The Snowdrop Festival · 1984The Snowdrop Festival
★ 6.71984
MovieComedyDrama
An episodic film about the inhabitants of Kersko, their hardships and their joys, most prominently hunting. A lyrical and humorous adaptation of writings by Bohumil Hrabal.
The Unfortunate Bridegroom · 1967The Unfortunate Bridegroom
★ 7.91967
MovieComedy
A comedy about two bumbling policemen investigating an alleged rape in a small Czech town. One of the alleged rapists is supposed to get married the day he's locked up.
The Emperor and the Golem · 1951The Emperor and the Golem
★ 7.01951
MovieComedyFantasy
The Emperor's mismanagement of his country is provoking some in his court to plot to overthrow him. He feels successful, at least, when he discovers the legendary Golem, which he believes can protect him and even cure his imaginary illnesses but, when he disappears while on a bender, his kindly baker, who looks just like him, is mistaken for him, and begins to put things in order. However, the conspirators, not to be outdone, determine to bring the Golem back to life to do their bidding.
The Divine Emma · 1979The Divine Emma
★ 6.21979
MovieDramaHistory
The opera lady singer Ema Destinnová is in all her splendor at the American stages. But in Europe there rages war and she decides to return home to Bohemia.
Higher Principle · 1960Higher Principle
★ 8.21960
MovieDrama
During the Nazi occupation of a Czech city civilians are being rounded up on the slightest of pretexts and shot. One day three high school boys who crack jokes about a recently deceased "hero of the Reich" are pulled out of school by the Gestapo.
Of Things Supernatural · 1959Of Things Supernatural
★ 5.51959
MovieMysteryFantasy
An anthology of three absurd, ironic tales inspired by Čapek’s “Tales from One Pocket” and “Fables and Side Stories,” each showing uncanny forces disrupting ordinary lives: in Krejčík’s “Glorie,” a gentle clerk is haunted by a sudden halo; the other two segments by Mach and Makovec similarly blend everyday routines with ironic, supernatural twists.
Čintamani & podvodník · 1965Čintamani & podvodník
★ 8.01965
MovieComedyCrime
Two short stories by Karel Čintamani a ptáci An avid collector of carpets, MUDr. Vitásek discovers a unique piece in Mrs. Severýnová's junk shop - a Persian carpet with a pattern of birds. As a connoisseur, he knows that there are only three of these carpets in existence and they are all owned by different monarchs. Severyn has no idea how rare it is, but the carpet is not for sale. It was saved by the wealthy widow Zanelli, who travels all over the world and rarely visits Prague. Vitásek confides in his lawyer friend Bimbal and with his help tries to retrieve the rare piece. Tales of a marriage fraudster The police headquarters is on high alert as marriage frauds proliferate. The hallmark of the culprit is violin playing and gold teeth. Inspector Pigeon of the train service eventually apprehends the fraudster, Vincent Plichta. The serious criminal doesn't resist arrest, he just bills the costs and goes to serve his sentence. After a while, marriage fraud is reported again.


















