Otakar Vávra Movies

Wild Beasts

A painting of a girl from another time comes to life for it's buyer in this costume comedy.

In early 20th century Czechoslovakia, a gravely ill chemist recalls his discovery of a powerful explosive and how it landed in the hands of...

Professor Karas is widely known as enthusiastic propagator of the motto "Morality Above All Else". He guides his students as well as his own family...

Ríša, a student of law, neglects his studies in favour of parties and pranks. His angry father refuses to continue helping him out of...

A student rebellion precedes revolutionary events in Prague.

A daughter of a celebrity family experiences a holiday adventure with a mysterious young man. Though she is strongly attracted to him, she is also...

This lyrical comedy story takes place in two hot days in the small South Bohemian village. On the shore of a small pond, summer guests and local...

When Vilem appears in the road with an unconscious young woman, it disturbs the peaceful life of three generations of the Balvínova family.