66th Zlín Film Festival 2026

Name: 66th Zlín Film Festival 2026
Start: 2026-06-01
End: 2026-06-01
Location: Kongresové centrum

took place · 1 Jun 2026

Congress Centre Zlín, Zlín

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A prestigious international film festival showcasing the latest works of world cinema and supporting auteur filmmaking.

About the venue: Congress Centre Zlín

Kongresové centrum Zlín is a modern multifunctional building on náměstí T. G. Masaryka in the centre of Zlín. Designed by architect Eva Jiřičná, a native of Zlín, it was inaugurated in 2010. The venue is home to the Bohuslav Martinů Philharmonic and features a main hall for over 850 seated guests, a chamber hall, and a recording studio. It hosts concerts, congresses, balls, festivals, and educational events.

nám. T. G. Masaryka 5556, 760 01 Zlín Get directions

About: Petr Kostka

One of the longest-active Czech actors, Petr Kostka has been on stage for over six decades and comes from a theatrical lineage stretching back to the 19th century. TV audiences recognise him as Chief Constable Šiktanc from Četnické humoresky, while theatre-goers have followed his work across Prague's intimate stages.

Thalia Awards total

age (born 1938)

300+

reprises of the production Mr. Halpern and Mr. Johnson (Ungelt Theatre)

167

dubbing productions (1961-2011)

What's new

2026-06
Petr Kostka celebrated his 88th birthday on June 11, 2026; Czech media recalled his famous roles in films and television series.
2026-06
The portal i-divadlo.cz lists Kostka as an active actor performing at the Ungelt Theatre, Studio DVA, and the Kalich Chamber Theatre.
2025-10
Kostka, together with his wife Carmen Mayerovou, performed the comedy Oscar pro Emily at the celebration of the 80th anniversary of the Slovácké Theatre in Uherské Hradiště.

Tracks

Četnické humoreskyČT television series (1997-2003), role of senior guard Šiktance; repeatedly rebroadcast on ČT1

Vyšší principfilm by Jiří Krejčík (1960), which made Kostka famous with critics and audiences

Zítra vstanu a opařím se čajemcult sci-fi comedy (1977), Kostka in dual role of Karel and Jan Burešovi

Pan Halpern a pan Johnsontheatrical production of Ungelt Theatre (from 2014), over 300 performances with František Němec

Smíšené (po)citytheatrical play, role of Herman - for which Kostka received the Thálie Prize 2003

66th Zlín Film Festival 2026

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