Bio Oko is an art-house cinema in the Holešovice district of Prague 7, designed by Jaroslav Stockar-Bernkopf and Josef Šolc and built between 1937 and 1940. After reconstruction it reopened in October 2007 and switched to digital projection in 2011. The programme focuses on art and alternative films, themed festivals, film cycles, and morning screenings for children and seniors. The auditorium features bean bags and deck chairs alongside standard seats, and the venue includes a coffee bar and a film-poster gallery.
Františka Křížka 460/15, 170 00 Praha 7
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Documentary exploring the hunt for one of history's most notorious war criminals and the mystery surrounding his vanishing after WWII.
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A Pixar animated sci-fi comedy about nineteen-year-old Mabel, who ventures into the wilderness as a robo-beaver to save her beloved natural habitat. A fun film with an environmental message for the whole family.
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A film screening at the Bio Oko cinema in Prague.
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Documentary about the rise of Czechoslovak panel housing estates and their profound influence on Czech society and everyday life.
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A family animated comedy about a flock of sheep who embark on their own detective investigation. Full of wild twists and laughter for the whole family.
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Evening film screening of "Obsession" at Bio Oko cinema.
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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.
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Věra Chytilová created a sharp critique of normalization-era society through the interconnected stories of residents in a Prague housing estate. This 1979 film won the Grand Prize at San Remo and became one of the most significant works of 1970s Czechoslovak cinema.
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An animated film about the early childhood of Belgian author Amélie Nothomb, spent in Japan. A story of emotions, relationships, and discovering the world through a little girl's eyes.
French film about a girl who tries to improve the lives of people around her. A romantic and poetic fairy tale for all ages.
Concert film from Billie Eilish's sold-out tour, directed by James Cameron. A cinematic capture of the performances with the vision of a renowned filmmaker.
(6 days)
Czech comedy film about a protagonist caught in unexpected circumstances beyond their control.
Documentary following Nazi doctor Josef Mengele's flight to South America after WWII and his desperate attempt to vanish from justice.
A futuristic anime about love between a ship engineer and a sea princess in Shanghai. Visually inventive film by director Yasuhiro Aoki, winner of the Annecy jury prize.
A 1994 action thriller where Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock battle a bomb on a bus that cannot slow below 80 km/h. A nineties classic with gripping plot and two Oscars.
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A Ukrainian debut road movie about a young sound recordist whose journey across the country becomes unexpectedly complicated when his mother joins the trip.
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A dramatic film about Czechoslovak figure skater Ondrej Nepela and his 1973 world championship victory, as he navigates regime pressure and his own inner doubts.
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A psychological drama about a married couple who invite mysterious neighbors to dinner. As alcohol flows, hidden desires and dangerous secrets surface.
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An animated film about an orphan girl with the gift of listening who must stop the thieves of time. A poetic fairy tale about the power of attention.
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Czech comics group Béé team presents their new project featuring detective stories and mysteries.
An animated film about the Minions who end up in Hollywood and get caught up in filming a movie with real monsters.
A drama about a doctor in 1980s Czechoslovakia who gradually confronts the state's forced sterilization of Romani women.
A documentary exploring the life and artistry of Australian singer Sia.
A lecture on Tomáš Baťa's life philosophy and entrepreneurial principles that remain relevant today. Speaker Gabriela Končitíková explores how Baťa's approach to personal growth and responsibility can be applied in modern practice.
Arthur Miller's classic with Bryan Cranston and Marianne Jean-Baptiste, directed by Ivo van Hove. An award-winning production from London's West End.
Premiere of a documentary about an expedition to Manaslu, featuring filmmaker Michal Gálik and protagonist Mária Hundža Stratilovová, a former neurosurgeon who ventured to the Himalayas after a serious injury.
Hayao Miyazaki's classic animated film about the clash between humans and nature in mythological Japan. The story of young prince Ashitaka seeking a cure for a deadly curse while caught between an industrial city and forest spirits.
An intimate drama about two men reunited at a funeral after three years apart. Their once-forbidden love resurfaces amid family taboos and a village drowning in floodwaters.
A beloved Ukrainian film classic about love and financial ambition, restored with its original soundtrack after decades of obscurity.
A Czech comedy film exploring relationships and life's twists through the eyes of a young woman.
A Czech drama about punk rebellion in 1980s Czechoslovakia, following two teenagers discovering freedom through music and defiance.
A dark comedy about a man who loses everything through his infidelity and must finally confront the consequences of his actions.
A drama following a teenager's descent into the criminal underworld on the Polish-German border in the chaotic years after communism's collapse.
A feature-length documentary about gymnast Věra Čáslavská, the most successful Czechoslovak sportswoman of all time, whose signature on the Two Thousand Words manifesto made her a symbol of her era.
A partially autobiographical film by director Carly Simón about an eighteen-year-old girl who travels to the Spanish coast seeking answers about her parents and their doomed love.
A dramatic performance at Bio Oko cinema.
A young boy grows into a giant and embarks on a magical adventure with friends to find the witch Baba Yaga and break the spell.
A documentary about a Russian teacher who secretly films his community to expose the impact of war and propaganda on everyday life.
A new film by director Olm Omerzu about a family in crisis struggling to save their daughter from an eating disorder. An intimate drama with elements of dark comedy and thriller.
Wong Kar-wai's cult Hong Kong film about two police officers and their loves, a meditation on memory, forgetting, and the difficulty of loving.
An action-adventure brickfilm about archaeologist Bruce Wild's quest for King Solomon's scepter, featuring the director's feature debut and a post-screening discussion with the filmmaker.
A film screening at Bio Oko cinema in Prague on June 14, 2026 at 3:00 PM.
A fan-made brickfilm adaptation of a witcher tale exploring love, cruelty, and sacrifice. Followed by a lecture and discussion with the filmmaker and cast.
Film screening of Fantasticus at Bio Oko cinema in Prague.
A Czech fantasy brickfilm series following three dreamers on a perilous adventure through an enchanted kingdom filled with magic, potions, and humor.
Karel Kovář shares his journey into brickfilm and stop-motion animation, from his first experiments with plastic figures to ambitious children's film projects.
All-day pass to the second part of the Czech Brickfilm Festival featuring fantasy-themed screenings, lectures, and discussions.
A Czech brickfilm adaptation of a classic detective novel about ten guests on a mysterious island caught in a deadly game of secrets and guilt.
Classic detective comedy based on Agatha Christie's novel, following ten suspects trapped in a perilous mystery.
A detective comedy about French detective Lamer solving a murder at the Summer Residence. Brilliant mind, loyal sidekick, and plenty of humor in an author's film premiering at the festival.
Detective film about a murder at a summer residence. Screening at Bio Oko in Prague.
The world's first brickfilm adaptation of Doyle's classic novel about Sherlock Holmes and the cursed Baskerville hound. The detective must unravel a mystery that haunts an ancient family.
A classic film adaptation of Arthur Conan Doyle's detective mystery featuring Sherlock Holmes and the legendary Hound of the Baskervilles.
Filmmaker Lukáš Tuzar presents his journey through stop-motion animation, from YouTube videos to feature films, with a live look at characters from his works.
All-day pass to the Czech Brickfilm Festival featuring screenings, talks, and Czech brickfilm creations with detective themes.
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Full-day ticket to the Czech Brickfilm Festival with access to all films and lectures.
An animated film about a fourteen-year-old girl who falls in love with a boy in an antique shop and begins writing her own story. Directed by Yoshifumi Kondō, screenplay by Hayao Miyazaki.
Film screening at Bio Oko cinema in Prague. Starts at 18:00.
A dark-comedy western by Ondřej Hudeček about a small-time thief who, after prison, uses insurance scams to save local businesses. Authentic Strážnice setting and powerful performances.
Film screening at Bio Oko cinema in Prague.
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 gem by director Fernando Eimbcke.
Screening of Mouchy as part of the Tady Vary 10 festival at Prague's Bio Oko cinema.
An intimate road movie about a forty-five-year-old mother and her son with intellectual disability embarking on a healing journey through Italy in an old caravan. A Czech premiere at Cannes.
Film screening at Bio Oko in Prague.
The cult fashion comedy returns with its original star cast. Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, and Emily Blunt reunite in New York.
A dark comedy about a mother juggling work, family, and a home disaster. Rose Byrne earned a Golden Globe and Oscar nomination for her role as Linda.
(15 days)
Film screening at Bio Oko cinema in Prague.
(18 days)
Spanish film about a traditional pilgrimage festival in Andalusia, screened at Bio Oko.
An intimate family drama exploring coming of age, faith, and belonging. When a daughter decides to enter a monastery, her family faces tension and doubt about what it truly means to grow up.
Film screening at Bio Oko cinema in Prague.
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Hungarian director György Pálfi tells the story of a hen seeking freedom, love, and a new home in this dark comedy with an unexpected cast.
(21 days)
An Icelandic film about the dissolution of Magnus and Anna's relationship amid natural beauty and family life, where love transforms into understanding and humor.
A new film by Norwegian director Kristoffer Borgli starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson in the lead roles. An unconventional romance from the creator of the Nicolas Cage satire.
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The sequel to the iconic fashion comedy returns with style, wit, and glamour. A must-watch for fans of sharp dialogue and high-fashion entertainment.
(9 days)
A new Star Wars film starring Pedro Pascal as legendary bounty hunter Din Djarin and his young apprentice Grogu, directed by Jon Favreau.
A modern family moves to the English countryside and discovers an enchanted tree inhabited by fantastic creatures. A story about learning to be together again without the digital world.
A film screening at Bio Oko cinema in Prague.
An animated film for children about the adventures of a little boy and his animal friend.
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A cult animated film by DreamWorks that upends fairy-tale conventions and gender stereotypes. The story of the green ogre Shrek, with its memorable lines and energetic soundtrack, delights both children and adults.
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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.
An animated fairy tale about a green ogre named Shrek who tries to restore peace to his home and unexpectedly falls in love with Princess Fiona.
An animated film by Isao Takahata about a group of Japanese raccoons who must learn magical abilities to defend their forest home from modern development.
Documentary following the World Porridge-Making Championship in a Scottish Highland village, where tradition meets unexpected drama as the longtime leader steps down.
A Czechoslovak war film from 1977 about a tank battalion during World War II.
A legendary Czech comedy about soldiers in the 1950s that became the most commercially successful film of the 1990s. Absurd humor and adventures in a tank battalion.
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A documentary following three generations of naturalists and photographers as they observe the forests of the Vosges. A continuation of the acclaimed film "The Snow Leopard".
(9 days)
A sci-fi thriller about a science teacher who wakes up on a spacecraft with amnesia and must solve the mystery of a substance destroying the Sun.
Věra Chytilová's critical portrait of normalization-era society through the stories of a Prague housing estate residents. The film was so pointed that its premiere was delayed and screenings were limited.
(27 days)
A psychological drama by Norwegian director Kristoffer Borgli about a couple facing a crisis one week before their wedding. Starring Robert Pattinson and Zendaya.
(3 days)
Film screening at Bio Oko cinema in Prague.
(15 days)
A Czech comedy that tackles life's quirks and absurd situations with wit and a lighthearted take on common problems.
Travel writer Ladislav Zibura shares his African adventure with his parents across Namibia and Botswana, featuring safaris, the Okavango River, and encounters with local cultures.
Travel writer Ladislav Zibura presents his Indonesian adventure – from rainforests and encounters with indigenous tribes to volcano climbs and an unusual honeymoon journey.
(16 days)
A DreamWorks animated comedy about a green ogre and his adventure. Part of the Malé oči festival at Bio Oko cinema.
An award-winning theatrical production about Queen Elizabeth II's private audiences with her Prime Ministers, starring Helen Mirren, captured live from London's West End.
(21 days)
A full-length Star Wars film starring Pedro Pascal and Sigourney Weaver continues the series The Mandalorian. The Mandalorian and his young apprentice Grogu set out on a new adventure across the galaxy.
A film screening of Castles in the Sand at Bio Oko cinema. Experience this film in the welcoming atmosphere of a Prague cinema.
(37 days)
Czech romantic comedy about what remains of a relationship when love fades away. A humorous and reflective take on partnership.
A Czech drama examining family bonds and intergenerational tensions. Theatre performance at Bio Oko.
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Theatrical performance by Dejvické divadlo, a Prague-based theatre company, presenting "Ucpanej systém" at Bio Oko.
(3 days)
Guided tour of the projection booth at Bio Oko, one of Prague's oldest cinemas. Learn about projection technology and cinema history.
(17 days)
A children's film programme featuring stories from the Magic Tree, screening at Bio Oko cinema.
(19 days)
An animated version of George Orwell's iconic dystopian tale, following animals as they revolt against their human masters.
A film screening titled "Echoes of the Sea Waves" at Bio Oko cinema in Prague, starting at 6 PM.
(19 days)
A nature-focused film screening exploring the atmosphere and mystery of the forest.
Gala premiere of Icelandic director Hlynur Pálmason's film with pre-screening treats from Arctic Bakehouse at Bio Oko.