A three-screen art cinema in the heart of Prague, built in 1918 beneath the Světozor passage in the Art Nouveau Palace of the Czech Bank (designed by Osvald Polívka). After a period as a cabaret it returned to cinema use in 1957, and since 2004 has operated as a premiere art-house cinema. It screens quality European and non-European films, documentaries, and experimental genres. The main hall seats 356, with two smaller halls seating 70 and 50.
Vodičkova 791/41, 110 00 Praha 1
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Norwegian director Kristoffer Borgli crafted an unconventional romantic comedy starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson.
A new film by Norwegian director Christoph Borghini starring Robert Pattinson and Zendaya. A drama about a couple facing a crisis one week before their wedding.
A British film about a teenage boy with Tourette syndrome learning to face isolation and find support in an unexpected friendship.
Ildikó Enyedi's poetic meditation on three destinies connected by a majestic ginkgo tree in a botanical garden. A story spanning 1908, 1970, and 2020 in search of freedom and belonging.
A tender relationship drama about a chance reunion between an ex-couple who rediscover what once bound them together. Directed by Bohdan Karásk.
A documentary about visual artist, performer, and musician František Skála, who creates in urban spaces. The film captures the creation of a monumental dog sculpture and its journey to Dresden.
A documentary by Ester Geislerová about her father, Japanologist and calligrapher Petr Geisler. A portrait of an educated and charismatic figure told through photographs, videos and memories.
A horror thriller about two teenagers trying to escape a supernatural entity that transforms into the person of their dreams.
A horror film about two teenagers trying to escape a supernatural entity that transforms into the shape of their deepest desires.
Pedro Almodóvar's intimate drama about a director whose screenplay mirrors the lives of his loved ones, blurring the line between artistic inspiration and invasion of privacy.
A relationship drama about an ex-wife and ex-husband's chance reunion in Liberec, which leads to profound questions about their past and what might have been.
Documentary portrait of artist, musician, and performer František Skála, examining his creative practice and public engagement.
A drama about a doctor in 1980s Czechoslovakia who confronts the moral weight of her work and begins to question a system that denied women agency over their own bodies.
A dramatic film about a lavish birthday party on a private island, where a magnate's control clashes with his daughter's secrets amid decadence and family intrigue.
A British theatre production of the classic novel with Lesley Manville and Aidan Turner, broadcast live from the London stage. A tale of intrigue and passion in aristocratic salons.
A sci-fi thriller starring Ryan Gosling as a teacher who wakes up on a distant spacecraft and must save Earth from the Sun's extinction.
A comedy about a married couple trying to overcome their differences on a holiday in Czech Paradise and rediscover what truly matters.
A Czech comedy about an unlikely friendship between two women who discover unexpected support in each other.
A Czech comedy about two friends and their unexpected adventure.
Vera and her old friends decide to sail out to sea once more to relive the days of their youth. Their adventure is complicated by old conflicts and misunderstanding from their children.
A quiet Mexican film about fifty-year-old Olga, who rents out a room and unexpectedly grows close to a nine-year-old boy. Directed by Fernando Eimbcke.
A documentary from the Exhibition on Screen series exploring Frida Kahlo's life and art through her own letters, symbolic analysis of her paintings, and intimate access to her home and studio.
A film about twins living in isolation in the Šumava wilderness, whose bond begins to fracture as their visions of life diverge. Winner of the main prize at Karlovy Vary.
Synge's Irish classic with Nicola Coughlan, Éanna Hardwick and Siobhán McSweeney. A darkly comic story of youth, self-discovery and unexpected twists in a small Irish pub.
Film screening at Prague's Kino Světozor.
A Czech comedy film about five women and their life stories.
Documentary film capturing Wham!'s legendary 1985 tour of China. Rare archive footage of George Michael's band performing in the Far East.
A Czech comedy about life's twists and relationships. Screening at Kino Svetozor.
Film screening at Kino Světozor in Prague starting at 15:15.
Film screening of Backrooms at Kino Svetozor in Prague, starting at 15:00.
Film screening of Leviticus at Kino Světozor in Prague.
Film screening at Kino Světozor in Prague.
An animated film for the whole family at Prague's Kino Světozor.
A documentary film about the life and work of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo, who became an icon of modern art.
A remastered concert recording from 2016, now presented as a standalone visual artwork. Sia performs her cinematic vision on stage alongside Maddie Ziegler and other actors.
A psychological horror about a woman trapped in a mysterious labyrinth beyond reality. A feature-length adaptation of the popular creepypasta phenomenon by A24.
Documentary examining Tesla's autopilot crashes, workplace toxicity, and Elon Musk's evolution from green-tech evangelist to far-right political figure.
A moral drama about a Romanian-Norwegian family facing unexpected accusations in a remote Norwegian village. Winner of the Palme d'Or at Cannes.
A Slovak debut about a young man trying to avoid trouble who falls in love and must face new challenges. A witty and formally inventive film.
A French film about grief and forgiveness. The mother, sister, and friend of a deceased girl travel to Tenerife to confront guilt and loss. Winner of Un Certain Regard.
A family adventure about nine-year-old Elisabeth who returns to the jungle and must search for her missing little brother among real and mythical animals.
Helena Třeštíková's documentary portrait traces singer Bára Basiková's fifty-year journey from rock origins through musical theatre to chart success, revealing her personal struggles with depression and the search for acceptance.
A charismatic director returns to Spain to film a new project with his estranged daughter in the lead role. Javier Bardem's triumphant return to Cannes.
A Czech coming-of-age film about a teenage girl who runs away from home and enters the world of an urban crowd, with music by the band Colorfactory.
An intimate Japanese drama about two women from opposite sides of the world whose chance meeting becomes a life-changing friendship. From Oscar-winning director Ryusuke Hamaguchi.
A genre-blending family comedy starring Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick as parents who make horror films together, until a real murder threatens to blur the line between fiction and reality.
A documentary exploring the legendary 1986 England-Argentina World Cup quarter-final, revealing the political tensions and personal stories behind one of football's most iconic matches.
A psychological drama by Austrian director Marie Kreutzer starring Léa Seydoux. The story of a woman grappling with a shocking accusation against her husband and doubts about the man she loves.
A psychological thriller about a psychiatrist who decides to investigate the suspicious death of her patient.
A psychological thriller about a middle-class family in 1980s New York tempted by the promise of quick wealth and dangerous connections.
A widow in the countryside attempts to fulfill her dying mother's final wish, discovering a new direction in life through unexpected encounters and family reconnection.
A Swiss drama about a mother fighting to reunite with her children after they are placed in foster care. The country's first film in the Karlovy Vary Main Competition.
An animated comedy about the gayest man in Paris fighting a virus that threatens to turn the world straight. A fun film for everyone, regardless of sexual orientation.
A historical drama following Thomas Mann's return to post-war Germany in 1949, where he confronts both public recognition and private tragedy. Starring Hanns Zischler and Sandra Hüller.
Jane Schoenbrun's new film about a director reviving the cult slasher series Camp Miasma. A queer horror with Gillian Anderson that reimagines the slasher genre with empathy and openness.
A psychological drama about a woman posing as a man in 17th-century Germany, gradually earning the villagers' trust until her identity threatens to be exposed.
A documentary portrait exploring the life of Japanologist and calligrapher Petr Geisler through his daughter's eyes, set against the backdrop of normalization-era Czechoslovakia and 1980s Tokyo.
Director Aung Phyoe's debut film about two women working in a textile factory in Rangoon who grow closer and awaken long-suppressed emotions amid social taboos.
A portrait of a respected physician balancing a demanding career, family care, and her own needs. A sensitive film about the boundaries between professional success and personal life.
Arthur Miller's classic with Bryan Cranston and Marianne Jean-Baptiste, directed by Ivo Van Hove. An award-winning West End production about a man confronting the consequences of his choices.
Czech stand-up group Béé team brings a new comedy show packed with humor and wit. An evening of laughter for all comedy enthusiasts.
A documentary film about the case of Leopold Hilsner, a Jewish man wrongly convicted of murder in 1899 based on a medieval blood libel. The film investigates the history of the case and its relevance to modern antisemitism.
A documentary about a father caring alone for two teenage children after his wife's death, one of whom has autism. Director Martin Trabalík's film explores the boundaries of parenthood and social support.
A film screening at Prague's Kino Světozor cinema.
Czech comedy exploring the intricacies of family bonds and relationships.
A film screening at Prague's Kino Světozor cinema.
Supergirl sets out on an interstellar mission for justice when an unexpected enemy strikes. Action-packed sci-fi film with an unlikely ally.
Three stories about adult siblings and their families directed by Jim Jarmusch. Featuring Tom Waits, Adam Driver, Vicky Krieps, and Cate Blanchett.
A romantic comedy about two musicians - a fading wedding band singer and a former boy band star - whose friendship is tested when one steals the other's song and turns it into a hit.
Michal Pavlíček performs his stand-up comedy show with rock-inspired humor and attitude.
Urška Djukić's debut feature follows a shy teenage girl discovering her sexuality at a Catholic choir retreat, caught between desire and faith.
Helen Mirren as Queen Elizabeth II in Stephen Daldry's acclaimed production about the private meetings between the British monarch and her Prime Ministers.
A historical drama about Korean revolutionaries who travel to Harbin in 1909 to stop a Japanese statesman from consolidating Japan's occupation of Korea.
A Chinese thriller about a professional informant caught in mortal danger during an anti-drug operation targeting the elite.
A Korean thriller about a blind master craftsman whose wife vanished four decades ago. When her remains are discovered, his son embarks on a quest to uncover the truth behind her death.
A Korean historical drama about a deposed king hidden in a remote mountain village by a local mayor. A story of exile, hope, and an unexpected bond.
An Icelandic film about a relationship's dissolution between an artist and a fisherman, set in a landscape of quiet tension and gradual reconciliation.
A Russian drama about a family's collapse, where divorcing parents turn against their own son. When the boy disappears, they begin to confront their emotional emptiness.
A Russian teacher secretly films the impact of war and propaganda on his community, risking everything to preserve his integrity.
A documentary following an ethnologist's quest to uncover the secrets of moose across Czech forests, Russia, and Canada, exploring humanity's fading bond with nature.
An acclaimed Japanese drama about an actor and director who shares the wheel with his driver during a Hiroshima festival, gradually confronting their shared traumas.
A Japanese film about a man who becomes a famous actress's driver, and their relationship gradually transforms into something deeper.
Film screening at Prague's Kino Světozor.
Film screening at Kino Světozor in Prague, starting at 2 PM.
A film screening at the Světozor cinema in Prague.
A dark comedy by director Park Chan-wook about a man trying to reclaim his position in the corporate world after losing his job. Starring Lee Byung-hun.
A Mexican comedy about fifty-year-old Olga, who rents out a room and unexpectedly bonds with a nine-year-old boy. A gentle portrait of an unlikely friendship.
A poetic romance about the passionate yet impossible love between a Polish singer and composer set against the backdrop of the Cold War. Director Paweł Pawlikowski crafted a sweeping love story with jazz and folk music.
The last screening of this year's Tady Vary series brings a hidden festival treasure to Prague's Kino Světozor.
A screening of the film Romería at Kino Světozor in Prague, starting at 20:15.
A Romanian psychological drama exploring tensions between a local community and refugees, with profound social commentary.
Film screening at Kino Světozor in Prague.
A psychological drama about a man's return to his Transylvanian village, where he seeks to rebuild relationships with his son and former lover while the arrival of new factory workers exposes hidden tensions.
Hungarian director György Pálfi tells the story of a hen seeking freedom, love, and home in a dark comedy with a profound message about fighting the system.
A dark comedy about a woman juggling work, family, and household chaos. Rose Byrne earned a Golden Globe and Oscar nomination for her role as Linda.
A documentary exploring the overlooked contributions of women artists to the Bauhaus movement and their fight for recognition in a male-dominated creative world.
Berlin-based architects Johannes Krohne and Bernhard Kurz present their philosophy of sustainable community housing, building groups, and responsible design in Germany.
An evening combining a lecture on community housing in Berlin by IFUB studio founders with a screening of the documentary Women of the Bauhaus about forgotten female Bauhaus designers.
A semi-autobiographical film by director Carly Simón about an eighteen-year-old girl who travels to Spain in search of her roots. The film received critical acclaim at the Cannes Film Festival's main competition.
A Spanish film about an eighteen-year-old girl who travels to Spain's western coast to discover the places where her parents fell in love. Director Carla Simón's partially autobiographical story earned acclaim at Cannes.
A documentary following three generations of naturalists and photographers learning to read the secrets of the Vosges forests. A continuation of the acclaimed film The Snow Leopard.
An action-adventure film bringing legendary action-figure heroes to the big screen. Prince Adam returns to a devastated planet Eternia and must become He-Man to defeat the sinister Skeletor.
A sports drama about a young New York dreamer determined to become a world table tennis champion. Director Josh Safdie's film with Timothée Chalamet in the lead role.
A historical thriller about the escape of Nazi doctor Josef Mengele to South America after World War II and his attempt to evade justice.
Documentary film about the hunt for one of the 20th century's most wanted war criminals.
A film screening at Kino Světozor in Prague.
A psychological horror about a writer who retreats to a remote Irish inn after his parents' death and becomes entangled in a dark legend about a witch.
An animated film about a green ogre named Shrek who tries to restore peace to his home and fulfill his promise to Lord Farquaad. A fun story full of unexpected twists, featuring a clever donkey and a beautiful princess.
A screening of Big Marty at Prague's Kino Světozor cinema. The film starts at 20:15.
A sports drama about a young New Yorker determined to become the world table tennis champion. Directed by Josh Safdie, starring Timothée Chalamet.
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.
A cult animated film by DreamWorks that upends fairy-tale conventions and gender stereotypes. Shrek is an atypical antihero who will win you over layer by layer, like an onion.
Star Wars spin-off screening following the Mandalorian and Grogu's adventures across the galaxy. Sci-fi action entertainment for fans of the saga.
American composer Gabriela Lena Frank presents her operatic debut about Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera. This magical-realist work with a libretto by Pulitzer Prize winner Neil Cruz is directed and choreographed by Deborah Colker.
A dramatic film about Shakespeare and his family, exploring the origins of the legendary tragedy Hamlet through a story of love, loss, and artistic creation.
A dramatic film exploring young Shakespeare's life, his family, and how personal tragedy inspired one of literature's greatest works.
Czech romantic comedy exploring what remains when love fades from a relationship.
A dramatic film screening at Kino Světozor in Prague.
A psychological thriller about a writer who takes shelter in an Irish pub and gradually becomes entangled in a dark legend of a witch and supernatural events.
A tender love story between two men set against the backdrop of a motorcycle gang. Director Harry Lighton's debut feature, which won the best screenplay award at Cannes.
A dramatic film about a shy man drawn into the world of a motorcycle club and its charismatic leader. A story of identity and the boundaries of personal freedom.
A psychological horror film about a woman lost in a mysterious maze of empty offices and corridors beyond normal reality.
An Italian president confronts clemency requests and personal demons as his term ends. A psychological drama by Paolo Sorrentino exploring love, doubt, and moral responsibility.
Legendary pilot Maverick returns as an instructor for elite fighter pilots and must confront his demons when he discovers that one of his students is the son of his dead friend.
Tony Scott's cult action film about an elite fighter pilot academy starring Tom Cruise. An eighties classic that became a box-office hit and gained new life through queer reinterpretation.
A Czech drama about a couple who, after infidelity, attempt to save their relationship through openness, only to discover that trust does not return as easily as they had hoped.
Film screening at Prague's Kino Světozor.
Dejvické Theatre presents "Clogged System" at Kino Světozor in Prague.
A showcase of masterworks by Turner and Constable, the defining landscape painters of 19th-century Britain.
Film screening at Kino Světozor in Prague.
Tarantino's iconic revenge action film starring Uma Thurman, packed with stylized combat, dark humor, and memorable set pieces.
A film screening at Prague's Kino Světozor cinema.
Czech stage adaptation of the beloved French film about a girl who sets out to brighten the lives of those around her.
Film screening at Kino Světozor starting at 20:30.
A witty Czech comedy exploring what would happen if the main character had legs. A fun and original film experience.
A Czech comedy exploring the complex bond between a mother and her adult daughter navigating independence and family ties.
Legendary British heavy metal band Iron Maiden presents their Burning Ambition project at Prague's Kino Světozor cinema.
Czech satire exploring modern politics and international tensions through a darkly comic lens.
A Czech comedy exploring how to navigate life without legs, screening at Kino Světozor.
Film screening of "Hokum" at Kino Světozor in Prague.
The sequel to the beloved fashion comedy returns with style, glamour, and wit. Perfect for fans of light-hearted entertainment and the world of high fashion.
A film screening taking place at Kino Světozor in Prague.