Jan Werich (1905–1980) was a Czech actor, writer, and cabaret artist, one of the most prominent figures of 20th-century Czech culture. Together with Jiří Voskovec he formed the duo V+W, famous for their satirical plays at the Osvobozené divadlo. He was also a beloved film actor and author of fairy tales.
An animated film featuring Jan Werich's witty fairy tales and everyday stories, perfect for families. Summer cinema at Panelka screens every Tuesday and sometimes Wednesday from May to September.
A classic Czechoslovak film by Jiří Jasný starring Jan Werich as a magician and narrator who arrives in a small town with his companion and a magical cat that can see people's true nature. A colorful fairy tale awarded at Cannes.
A theatrical exploration of the twenty-year relationship between poet Vladimir Holan and actor Jan Werich, who shared a villa on Prague's Kampa island.
