Bio Central is the last brick-and-mortar cinema in Hradec Králové, operating since 1929 under various names (Bio Slavie, Kino Jas, Kino Centrál). After a long break it reopened in December 2012. The large hall seats 384, the small hall 40. The programme covers mainstream and art-house films, live broadcasts of opera, theatre and ballet, a film club, and annual festivals such as Jeden svět, Dny evropského filmu and Cinema Open. In summer it also runs an open-air cinema at the Gayer Barracks.
třída Karla IV. 774, 500 02 Hradec Králové
Opening hours follow the event programme
Vera and her old friends decide to sail out to sea one more time to recapture their happier days. Their adventure is complicated by their own children, who disapprove of the plan.
A comedy about three friends over sixty who decide to reclaim their lives, embarking on a wild adventure filled with wine, laughter, and unexpected revelations.
An animated film about the Minions causing chaos in Hollywood while a director films a movie with monsters.
An animated film about brave Vaiana, who embarks on a dangerous journey across the ocean. Family entertainment for all ages.
A film adaptation of Homer's classic epic about Odysseus struggling to return home to his family after the fall of Troy, facing trials sent by angry gods.
Peter Parker faces a mysterious physical transformation and a formidable new threat while fighting crime as Spider-Man in New York.
A documentary exploring artist František Skála's creative practice in public spaces, from monumental sculptures to everyday objects, featuring his collaborators and artistic philosophy.
An animated film about rescue pups who encounter dinosaurs on a mysterious island and must save them from a volcano.
A new film by director Šimon Holý about a widowed rural postwoman trying to fulfill her mother's final wish and discovering a new sense of purpose.
Sci-fi thriller by David Robert Mitchell starring Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor. A suburban street is mysteriously transported to an unknown location, forcing a family to fight for survival.
A documentary portrait of Japanologist and calligrapher Petr Geisler, told through his daughter's intimate perspective, tracing his life between normalized Czechoslovakia and 1980s Tokyo.
Horror screening of Insidious: The Red Door at Bio Central. A supernatural thriller for fans of the franchise.
A comedy about four fathers summoned by the school headmistress over a suspicious powder found on a ski trip. The meeting descends into a chain of absurd misunderstandings and mutual accusations.
Summer film quiz at Bio Central: five rounds of cinema questions, special surprises, and teams of 2 to 6 players.
A historical drama about a Jewish family in Hungary in 1957, when a man claiming to be Andor's father enters the boy's life as the country recovers from a crushed uprising.
An anime about a football training centre where 300 of the world's best young strikers battle for the title of greatest. Follow Yoichi Isagi as he faces intense competition and pushes past his own limits.
A concert film of Ghost shot during sold-out shows in Mexico City. A 16mm recording from the Skeletour featuring highlights from their discography.
A tender relationship drama about former partners who reunite and rediscover what once existed between them. Directed by Bohdan Karásek, starring Maria Švestková and Jiří Havelka.
Ridley Scott's sci-fi film about a young pilot who ventures into a post-apocalyptic wasteland in search of hope after receiving a mysterious radio signal.
A documentary about Czechoslovak RAF pilot Josef František, who became famous in the 303rd Polish Fighter Squadron during the Battle of Britain. The story of a fighter ace torn by inner doubts yet driven by extraordinary courage.
Swedish director Fanny Ovesen's debut follows two friends on a European summer journey that becomes an introspective exploration of consent and personal boundaries.
Ridley Scott's iconic sci-fi thriller about a replicant hunter in a dystopian future, starring Harrison Ford.
The first Harry Potter film returns to cinemas in Czech dubbing, celebrating 25 years since its original release.
A family film about nine-year-old Elisabeth who returns from boarding school to the jungle where her parents work. When her little brother goes missing, an adventure filled with animals and surprises unfolds.
James Cameron's sci-fi action masterpiece starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, featuring revolutionary effects and unforgettable one-liners from 1991.
The first Harry Potter film follows a young wizard discovering his magical heritage and entering a world of wonder, friendship, and danger.
A Czech comedy about a married couple who, on holiday in Czech Paradise, attempt to overcome their differences and rediscover what really matters.
Saxophonist and composer Marcel Bárta performs with the Italian-French quartet Brique, blending Czech improvisation with European lyrical songwriting and experimental music.
Two leading jazz ensembles - Arcanum Quartet and Amado-Leandre-Cleaver - close the Jazz Goes to Town festival with Scandinavian and international musicians exploring free improvisation and composed dialogue.
A French film about seventeen-year-old Fatima, who gains admission to philosophy studies in Paris and navigates questions of identity between tradition and personal freedom.
A parody of the horror film Scream with absurd humour and unexpected twists. A small American town falls under the sway of a killer in an iconic mask who behaves in completely unpredictable ways.
Animated film following the playful adventures of kinoshunti and capybaras, perfect for family viewing.
Documentary film exploring the public space named after František Skála in Hradec Králové.
Czech indie-rock band Mouchy performs at Bio Central in Hradec Králové.
A Russian teacher secretly films the reality of his community under pressure from military propaganda and authoritarian rule.
An animated comedy about a shy princess who embarks on a cosmic adventure to rescue her friend and find a legendary weapon.
An animated film exploring the mystery of the Crystal Planet. Screening at Bio Central cinema.
A cult romantic comedy about a shy Parisian woman who decides to change the lives of those around her. Audrey Tautou in an iconic role.
Film screening of Leviticus at Bio Central cinema in Hradec Králové.
A French comedy about a family preparing for a wedding who discover a surprising truth about their origins. A fun story about identity and family relationships.
A dramatic film about a lavish birthday party on a private island where a magnate and his daughter clash amid escalating decadence.
Film screening of "Spider-Man: A Brand New Day" at Bio Central cinema.
Vědeckofantastický film o jedenáctileté Ree, která se na nové planetě spřátelí s Andym a objeví skrytý svět ohrožený chamtivostí a znečištěním.
A dark western about an aging Robin Hood confronting his violent past. Directed by Michael Sarnoski and starring Hugh Jackman, Jodie Comer, and Bill Skarsgård.
A French film about a man searching for his daughter at a wild techno party in the Moroccan mountains. A surreal rave apocalypse that won the Jury Prize at Cannes.
An animated film about minions and their amusing adventures with monsters. Suitable for family viewing.
Film screening of "Bitter Holidays" at Bio Central cinema in Hradec Králové at 20:30.
A filmed recording of the National Theatre's production starring Lesley Manville and Aidan Turner in a classic tale of seduction and intrigue among the aristocracy.
Animated Paw Patrol adventure with dinosaurs for children. Showing at Bio Central cinema.
A full-length film of Mamma Mia! starring Meryl Streep and Pierce Brosnan, bringing ABBA's greatest hits to a Greek island filled with love, confusion, and dancing.
A horror twist on the Pied Piper legend from director Eli Roth: an ice cream man's product transforms children into aggressive creatures in a summer town. Dark humor and shocking ideas.
Documentary examining the 1899 Hilsner affair, a pivotal antisemitic case in Czech history whose injustice remains unresolved.
Pedro Almodóvar's most personal film follows an aging director whose story about a woman on Lanzarote mirrors the lives of those closest to him. A richly colored Spanish drama exploring the line between art and intrusion.
A psychological drama about a married couple who invite mysterious neighbors to dinner. The evening spirals into unexpected revelations that threaten to transform their lives.
Three stories about adult siblings and their families directed by Jim Jarmusch. Golden Lion winner from Venice with a stellar cast including Tom Waits and Cate Blanchett.
Director Aung Phyoe's debut film about two young women working in a Rangoon textile factory who find connection amid exhaustion and social constraints.
A documentary film exploring the life, teachings, and spiritual philosophy of the Dalai Lama.
Spielberg's classic sci-fi thriller about an amusement park filled with dinosaurs that becomes a fight for survival when the security systems fail.
A poetic cinematic meditation by Ildikó Enyedi about three lives connected by an ancient tree in a botanical garden. A story of searching for freedom and belonging across the centuries.
Czech band Bardotky performs at Bio Central in Hradec Králové.
A children's film about the Béé team. Screening at Bio Central cinema in Hradec Králové.
An animated film about Elon and lab rabbits. Screening at Bio Central cinema in Hradec Králové.
An animated film about the adventures of toys Woody and Buzz. The fifth installment of the popular series returns with new stories for the whole family.
A Czech drama exploring life away from civilization, screened at Bio Central cinema.
Science fiction film "Odyssea" at Bio Central cinema in Hradec Králové.
Film screening at Bio Central cinema in Hradec Králové.
Film screening at Bio Central cinema in Hradec Králové.
An animated film about toys Woody and Buzz who must contend with new competition in the form of a smart tablet. A story about the place of classic toys in the digital age.
Spielberg's iconic 1975 thriller about a great white shark terrorizing a beach town. A masterpiece of suspense with John Williams' unforgettable score and a timeless message about greed and human folly.
A remastered film of Sia's 2016 world tour, released as a standalone visual artwork featuring Sia and Maddie Ziegler performing hits and choreography.
Hitchcock's classic psychological thriller about a dangerous motel keeper and his dark secrets. An iconic film starring Anthony Perkins as Norman Bates.
A summer pass to Bio Central cinema for 1,000 CZK provides unlimited access to all films in the LETNÍ KIN©ENTRAL summer programme, including special screenings.
A documentary following pilgrims seeking miracles in Lourdes, exploring faith, hope, and human resilience amid suffering.
A Czech film classic about a girl who runs away from home and enters the world of an urban group. A story of identity, first love, and freedom.
Spielberg's beloved sci-fi family drama about a boy and an alien trying to get home. A timeless classic featuring Henry Thomas and a young Drew Barrymore.
Film screening of "Private Life" at Bio Central in Hradec Králové with discounted senior admission.
A quiet Mexican comedy about a fifty-year-old woman who rents out a room and unexpectedly bonds with a nine-year-old boy. A film about how chance meetings can blossom into friendship.
A powerful drama about a doctor in 1980s Czechoslovakia confronting the ethical cost of state control over reproduction and her own complicity in a dark historical chapter.
Lynch's cult film about two young lovers on the run. Nicolas Cage and Laura Dern in a surreally twisted romantic road movie full of tension, absurdity, and dark beauty.
Arthur Miller's classic with Bryan Cranston and Marianne Jean-Baptiste, directed by Ivo van Hove. An award-winning NT Live production about a man confronting the consequences of his past.
Gilliam's sci-fi masterpiece about time travel and individual resistance against a totalitarian system. A prisoner is sent to the past to prevent a pandemic that devastates the future.
A film screening at Bio Central in Hradec Králové with special senior pricing.
Screening of the film Romería at Bio Central in Hradec Králové.
A Finnish psychological thriller about a mother gripped by fear that something is wrong with her newborn son. A tale of maternal love and the darkness that surrounds us.
A documentary portrait of the 14th Dalai Lama's life and teachings, compiled from archival footage spanning three decades. Intimate glimpses of his daily practice, philosophy, and encounters with people worldwide.
A new Evil Dead film starring Souheila Yacoub. Grieving Alice seeks comfort with family in a remote house, where she accidentally releases demons from an ancient book and unleashes bloody chaos.
A refined 2005 adaptation of Jane Austen's classic novel about Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy, capturing the elegance of early 19th-century English society with Matthew Macfadyen's iconic performance.
A film screening at Bio Central cinema in Hradec Králové.
Film screening at Bio Central in Hradec Králové.
A cult comedy about the Dude Lebowski, who gets caught up in a wild kidnapping scheme due to mistaken identity, complete with gangsters, money, and absurd characters.
Film screening at Bio Central in Hradec Králové.
Film screening starting at 10:00 at Bio Central in Hradec Králové.
The Coen Brothers' classic neo-noir thriller about a man who finds a fortune in the desert and unleashes a chain of violence. A gripping film starring Josh Brolin and Javier Bardem.
A newly restored historical drama about two spiritual seekers caught between dogmatic asceticism and the desire for freedom in 13th-century Bohemia.
Tarantino's cult classic about criminals, boxers, and gangsters in Los Angeles, told through an innovative non-linear narrative packed with pop-culture references.
A theatre piece about two men whose relationship reignites during a flood in a small village. A story of emotions that cannot be held back and Marko's struggle to face the tide of memories and love.
A horror film about two teenagers trying to escape a supernatural entity that transforms into the person they crave most.
An animated film about a young monkey named Sai who must learn to survive in the Amazon rainforest after a plane crash leaves him stranded.
PechaKucha Night brings together creatives from diverse fields for rapid-fire presentations of 20 slides in 20 seconds each. Free entry as part of the Theatre Festival.
Urška Djukić's debut about a teenage girl discovering her sexuality and questioning her faith at a Catholic choir summer camp.
Monty Python's absurdist final feature film strings together sketches on life and death, from birth through war to mortality. The cult British group delivers their signature surreal humour.
Tony Scott's iconic 1980s action film starring Tom Cruise as a young pilot in an elite flight academy. A blend of aerial combat, romance, and music-video style that made Cruise a star.
A documentary portrait of Michal Pavlíček at seventy, following his concert tours, creation of theatrical music, and work on a new album. The film explores what drives the musician and what constrains him.
An anthology comedy about a hotel bellhop named Ted who finds himself in absurd situations with various guests at the Monsignor hotel on New Year's Eve.
A documentary examining Tesla's autopilot safety failures, corporate toxicity, and Elon Musk's evolution from environmental visionary to controversial far-right figure.
A dark comedy about a woman juggling work, family, and household chaos. Rose Byrne's performance earned her a Golden Globe and Oscar nomination.
Helen Mirren as Queen Elizabeth II in this acclaimed production about the private meetings between the British monarch and her Prime Ministers. A recording of the London NT Live production.
A futuristic anime about a shy engineer and a sea princess on a journey to find intimacy and self-acceptance. Visually inventive and heartfelt.
A three-part documentary cycle by filmmaker Vladimír Merta about people who navigated between collaboration and dissent during communist normalization. Stories from the grey zone that played a key role in communism's fall.
A psychological thriller about a psychiatrist who decides to investigate the suspicious death of her patient. A gripping story full of twists and secrets.
A romantic comedy about two musical careers that unexpectedly collide. Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas play a singer and former star whose friendship turns into a battle for recognition.
A satirical comedy about self-development and motivational speakers, following a broken-hearted Dušan as he tries to win back his girlfriend by following internet advice.
A psychological horror about a woman lost in an endless maze of empty offices and corridors outside normal reality. A feature-length adaptation of the popular creepypasta phenomenon from A24 studio.
Steven Spielberg's new sci-fi thriller about first contact with an alien civilization, starring Emily Blunt, Josh O'Connor, and Colin Firth.
A Mexican comedy about fifty-year-old Olga, who rents out a room in Mexico City and unexpectedly finds her way to a nine-year-old boy. A quiet festival treasure by director Fernando Eimbcke.
A monthly film trivia night at Bio Central bar featuring five rounds across ten topics, with prizes for the winning team. Teams of 2–6 players compete.
An intimate drama about a deaf mother navigating parenthood in a world that doesn't always accept her. Award-winning directorial debut by Eva Libertad.
A documentary following an ethnologist and filmmaker on a spiritual quest to understand the moose as a totem animal. Her journey spans Czech forests, Russia, and Canada, revealing how our relationship with nature is fading.
The epic fantasy trilogy reaches its climax with a decisive battle for Middle-earth, as heroes struggle to destroy the Ring of Power and save the world from darkness.
Epic fantasy continuation following hobbit Frodo's journey to Mount Doom, where he must confront the Dark Lord Sauron and his allies. This is the extended edition of the film.
A family adventure film where a boy mysteriously grows into a giant and embarks on a magical quest with friends to find the witch Baba Yaga and restore his normal size.
Epic fantasy following hobbit Frodo as he must destroy a magical ring to save Middle-earth. The extended cut of this iconic film features stunning visuals and a compelling story.
An intimate drama about an eighteen-year-old girl who travels to Spain to trace her parents' footsteps and their mysterious love. Director Carla Simón tells a partially autobiographical story about discovering one's roots that won acclaim at Cannes.
A British film about fifteen-year-old John, whose life is transformed by Tourette syndrome. A story of overcoming fear, isolation, and finding one's place in the world with unexpected support.
A psychological courtroom drama exploring a mother's fight to keep custody of her children. Set in one room, the film examines the weight of justice, responsibility, and motherhood.
A documentary about the life and work of musician David Stypka, whose songs continue to inspire across generations. Director Dan Svátek's film unveils his personal story and creative journey.
An action-adventure film bringing legendary heroes from the world of action figures to the big screen. Prince Adam must transform into He-Man to defeat the evil Skeletor and save his destroyed home planet.
A new Norwegian film by director Kristoffer Borgli starring Robert Pattinson and Zendaya, following a couple confronted with an unexpected crisis one week before their wedding.
A Czech noir comedy about private detective Lars, who gets caught up in a dangerous game of false seductions, fraud, and blackmail.
Tennessee Williams' classic drama featuring Gillian Anderson, Vanessa Kirby, and Ben Foster, directed by Benedict Andrews. An intense exploration of shattered illusions and fractured relationships.
An Icelandic film about the breakdown and restoration of Magnus and Anna's relationship, directed by Hlynur Pálmason with tender poetry and humor.
American composer Gabriela Lena Frank presents her operatic debut about Mexican painters Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera. A magical-realist work featuring an international cast and choreography by Deborah Colker.
An animated film about the early childhood of Belgian author Amélie Nothomb in Japan, presented at Cannes and nominated for an Oscar for Best Animated Feature.
A British film about an unexpected relationship between quiet Colin and mysterious biker Ray. A directorial debut with gentle humour and an award-winning screenplay.
Hungarian director György Pálfi tells the story of a hen seeking freedom, love, and home in a dark comedy featuring black humour and an unexpected lead performance.
A young man named Bear buys a magical toy that grants his wish for his colleague Nikki to love him. When her love becomes dangerously intense, he discovers the wish can only be undone by death.
An animated tale of friendship between a grumpy Mr. Fish and the spirited little Pip, who embark on a magical ocean adventure in search of a wish-granting fish.
An animated film about a curious troll named Spuntik who ventures to the surface of the Danish island of Bornholm and experiences an unexpected adventure filled with magic and danger.
A historical film about the escape of Nazi doctor Josef Mengele to South America after World War II and his confrontation with his own past.
A dramatic film about figure skater Ondrej Nepela, who won the world championships in Bratislava in 1973 while simultaneously struggling to escape the communist regime and pursue his personal dreams.
A poetic film by Jim Jarmusch about three fates in Memphis, connected like cars of a mysterious train. Tragicomic tales of love, loss, and nocturnal adventures.
A new Star Wars film follows Mandalorian bounty hunter Din Djarin and his young apprentice Grogu as they battle the remnants of the Empire. Directed by Jon Favreau.
The long-awaited sequel to the iconic fashion film. Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, and Emily Blunt reprise their beloved roles in New York.
A family animated comedy about clever sheep who venture into the human world to solve a mysterious case. Full of wild twists and laughter for the whole family.
