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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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.
Hayao Miyazaki's masterpiece about a girl who enters a mysterious world of spirits and gods. A visually stunning animated film that won the Golden Bear at Berlin Film Festival and the Oscar for Best Animated Feature.
A documentary portrait of Petr Geisler, a renowned Japanologist and calligrapher, told through family archives and memories by his daughter Ester Geislerová.
A tender relationship drama about two former partners rediscovering what once connected them during an unexpected reunion in summer Liberec.
A cult sci-fi thriller about a programmer who discovers his reality is merely a simulation. A classic featuring Keanu Reeves in the lead role.
A sci-fi thriller from director David Robert Mitchell starring Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor. A quiet suburban street is mysteriously transported to an unknown location, forcing a family to fight for survival.
Film screening at Bio Oko cinema in Prague.
A biographical documentary by Ester Geislerová about her father, Japanologist and calligrapher Petr Geisler. A portrait of an educated and original man told through photographs, videos and memories.
Ivan Ostrochovský's drama about a doctor in the 1980s who performs sterilizations on Romani women without their informed consent, and how a new friendship forces her to question the system.
A Czech drama about a mother and son who reunites when he returns home as a successful drag queen. A story of acceptance, secrets, and finding authenticity in family relationships.
Wong Kar-Wai's Hong Kong classic about a turbulent romance between two men in Argentina. Brilliant performances, characteristic Wong style, and a directing prize from Cannes.
A double feature of Spanish director Pedro Almodóvar's films at Bio Oko cinema in Prague.
Pedro Almodóvar's new film about a celebrated filmmaker in crisis who revisits memories of childhood, first love, and the pain of heartbreak.
Pedro Almodóvar's latest film explores a director's blurred line between art and life on the island of Lanzarote. A deeply personal drama with powerful women and striking visual style.
Director Aung Phyoe's debut about two women in a Burmese textile factory who grow closer and awaken long-suppressed emotions amid social oppression.
A romantic film reuniting Sandra Bullock and Keanu Reeves as two people separated by two years who discover an unexpected connection through letters.
A Pixar animated comedy about a girl who enters the animal kingdom through a robotic beaver and learns to protect nature.
A psychological drama about a marriage in crisis that spirals during a dinner with mysterious neighbors. Hidden desires and secrets gradually surface.
A Czech coming-of-age film about sixteen-year-old Anna who runs away from home and enters the world of city parties. The soundtrack was composed by Colorfactory.
Hayao Miyazaki's beloved animated fantasy about a young woman cursed into old age who finds refuge in a mysterious walking castle. A poetic tale of magic, steampunk wonder, and the transformative power of love.
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.
Director David Robert Mitchell guides viewers through a surreal noir-thriller about investigating a disappearance in Los Angeles, layered with conspiracy and pop-culture references.
A double feature of director David Robert Mitchell's cult film "The Silver Lake Mystery" and his new film "End of Oak Street" starring Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor.
Almodóvar's Oscar-winning melodrama about a nurse who finds unexpected family and purpose in Barcelona after a devastating loss.
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 psychological thriller about a psychiatrist who decides to investigate the suspicious death of her patient.
A quiet Mexican film about a fifty-something woman who rents out a room and unexpectedly bonds with a nine-year-old boy. Director Fernando Eimbcke's festival piece explores how chance meetings can blossom into friendship.
Karel Zeman's classic 1974 animated film inspired by Arab tales of Sinbad. An episodic journey filled with magic, giants, and flying carpets rendered in a distinctive artistic style.
Almodóvar's provocative romantic comedy starring Antonio Banderas and Victoria Abril, exploring Stockholm syndrome and unconventional love.
A whimsical Studio Ghibli comedy about a girl who rescues a cat and enters a magical world of imaginative beings. A spin-off to Whisper of the Heart directed by Hiroyuki Morita.
A tender relationship drama about a doctor who reunites with her ex-husband during a summer walk through Liberec, revisiting the choices that shaped their lives.
An animated adventure about a zoo worker who smuggles a mysterious crate across the ocean, only to discover it contains a wild young Marsupilami. Chaos and family bonds ensue.
Gus Van Sant's landmark New Queer Cinema film starring River Phoenix and Keanu Reeves as two street hustlers navigating love, loss, and survival on society's margins.
Hayao Miyazaki's animated adventure about a boy and a magical water spirit. A masterwork from Studio Ghibli that won prizes at the Venice Film Festival.
An animated film about a young bat named Nik who fears the dark and loves to sing, and his adventure with an exotic bird girl named Sherida.
A cult Spanish comedy about three women in crisis. Screening at Prague's Bio Oko cinema.
Film screening of "My Quiet Thoughts" at Bio Oko cinema in Prague.
Film screening at Bio Oko cinema in Prague starting at 20:30.
An animated film exploring the lives and adventures of cats. Family-friendly cinema for all ages.
A classic film about intrigue and passion in 18th-century aristocratic society.
Film screening at Bio Oko cinema in Prague, starting at 1 p.m.
An animated adventure about a girl who befriends a boy from the future, with an award-winning director and Natalie Portman as producer.
Pedro Almodóvar's provocative thriller about a young bullfighter who confesses to crimes he didn't commit, unleashing a chain of dangerous passions and secrets.
A documentary exploring the life and artistry of Australian singer Sia.
A musical comedy starring Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas about two musicians fighting to reclaim their place in the spotlight. Directed by John Carney.
Bio Oko is closed on this day - the cinema is not operating and the bar is not accessible.
Kathryn Bigelow's cult action thriller starring Keanu Reeves and Patrick Swayze as an FBI agent and surfer-robber whose friendship becomes the heart of a story about freedom and loyalty.
Urška Djukić's debut film about sixteen-year-old Lucia, who discovers new feelings at a choir retreat and encounters unexpected relationships. A poetic meditation on physicality, faith, and coming of age.
Rotoscoped sci-fi thriller about surveillance, paranoia, and fractured identity in a dystopian future. Linklater's visually striking adaptation of Philip K. Dick's novel stars Keanu Reeves.
Stand-up comedy show by Jirka Mádl featuring humor and observations about everyday life.
A stylistically bold Hong Kong film by Wong Kar-Wai about interconnected characters navigating the neon-lit night. Shot with handheld cameras, shifting between color and black-and-white, with a trip-hop-influenced score.
An animated film exploring the mysteries and adventures of tits in nature.
A French animated film about a nine-year-old girl who uncovers a family mystery during her summer holidays, aided by a new friend and two mysterious sycamores.
A Japanese animated film about the everyday life of the six-member Yamada family, directed by Isao Takahata and based on a comic strip, featuring a distinctive sketchy watercolor style.
Screening of the film Slepice at Bio Oko cinema in Prague.
A legal thriller starring Keanu Reeves and Al Pacino about an ambitious lawyer who discovers his charismatic boss is the devil.
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.
Czech comics group Béé team presents their new project featuring detective stories and mysteries.
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.
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.
A Ukrainian debut road movie about a young sound recordist whose journey across the country becomes unexpectedly complicated when his mother joins the trip.
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.
A summer film retrospective celebrating Keanu Reeves, one of cinema's most charismatic and beloved actors.
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.
Documentary following Nazi doctor Josef Mengele's flight to South America after WWII and his desperate attempt to vanish from justice.
Czech comedy film about a protagonist caught in unexpected circumstances beyond their control.
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.
French film about a girl who tries to improve the lives of people around her. A romantic and poetic fairy tale for all ages.
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.
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.
Czech romantic comedy about what remains of a relationship when love fades away. A humorous and reflective take on partnership.
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.
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.
A Czech comedy that tackles life's quirks and absurd situations with wit and a lighthearted take on common problems.
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.
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.
Film screening at Bio Oko cinema in Prague.
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.
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.
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.
A new Star Wars film starring Pedro Pascal as legendary bounty hunter Din Djarin and his young apprentice Grogu, directed by Jon Favreau.
An animated film for children about the adventures of a little boy and his animal friend.
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.
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.
Evening film screening of "Obsession" at Bio Oko cinema.
Documentary following the World Porridge-Making Championship in a Scottish Highland village, where tradition meets unexpected drama as the longtime leader steps down.
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.
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.
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".
Documentary about the rise of Czechoslovak panel housing estates and their profound influence on Czech society and everyday life.
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.
A psychological drama by Norwegian director Kristoffer Borgli about a couple facing a crisis one week before their wedding. Starring Robert Pattinson and Zendaya.
Film screening at Bio Oko cinema in Prague.
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.
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.
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.
A film screening at the Bio Oko cinema in Prague.
Theatrical performance by Dejvické divadlo, a Prague-based theatre company, presenting "Ucpanej systém" at Bio Oko.
Guided tour of the projection booth at Bio Oko, one of Prague's oldest cinemas. Learn about projection technology and cinema history.
A Czech drama examining family bonds and intergenerational tensions. Theatre performance at Bio Oko.
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.
A children's film programme featuring stories from the Magic Tree, screening at Bio Oko cinema.
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.
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.
Documentary exploring the hunt for one of history's most notorious war criminals and the mystery surrounding his vanishing after WWII.