Prose writer, poet and screenwriter, who became known for his psychological novels about power and its abuse, but ended his career as the author of the best known 1950s Czechoslovak socialist realist novels.
Czech forester, zoologist, explorer, hunter, photographer, ethnologist and writer, founder and first director of the Safari Park in Dvůr Králové nad Labem.
Film banned by the communist regime between 1969 and 1989. A symbol of political intervention into cultural and public life in socialist Czechoslovakia. This method was common and widespread in nationalised state cinematography of almost all socialist countries.
One of the most important Czech film directors of the 20th century, screenwriter and teacher. One of the pioneers of Czech film making, significantly influencing Czech cinematography.
Early-evening television show with fairy-tale series, the longest running Czech television show for children. A traditional fairy tale for good night, references to which commonly appear in everyday communication.
Czech film director and screenwriter, painter and graphic artist. One of the most interesting post-war Czech film makers, whose work was recognised around the world.
Czech-American actor and dramatist. He was a part of a duo with Jan Werich, with whom he worked in the Liberated Theatre in the 1920s and 1930s.
Film, theatre and voice actress. Her role in the film The Proud Princess (Pyšná princezna, 1952) made her the most famous representative of Czech fairy-tale princesses.
Theatre and film critic, director, screenwriter, dramatist and writer. He was a part of a duo with Jiří Voskovec, with whom he worked in the 1920s and 1930s in the Liberated Theatre, and later with Miroslav Horníček.
Theatre, film, television and radio actress, prominent figure of the Prague theatre scene in the second half of the 20th century. She was one of the most popular and sought-after Czech actresses.
One of the most distinguished contemporary Czech dramatists, film and theatre directors and screenwriters.
Czech film director, artist and screenwriter, pioneer of tricks in animated film. One of the most recognised and successful figures in Czech and world film animation.
Czech explorer, writer, journalist, photographer and documentary filmmaker. Together with Jiří Hanzelka, he went on several expeditions on practically all continents.
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