Univerzitní kino Scala is a single-screen premiere cinema in the centre of Brno with a history dating back to 1929. Facing closure in 2011, it was saved by Masaryk University, which has operated it together with Aeropolis since 2013. With 475 seats and modern AV technology, it has repeatedly been named the most-visited single-screen cinema in the Czech Republic. Alongside films, it hosts lectures, conferences, festivals, and live broadcasts from the Metropolitan Opera.
Moravské náměstí 127/3, 602 00 Brno
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A psychological thriller about a young man who buys a magical toy and wishes for a coworker to fall in love with him. When the wish comes true too literally, his life begins to unravel.
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A psychological horror about a woman who becomes lost in an endless labyrinth of empty offices and corridors outside ordinary reality. A feature-length adaptation of the popular creepypasta phenomenon by studio A24.
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A British film about fifteen-year-old John, whose life is transformed by Tourette syndrome. When he meets the energetic Dottie, he finds support and a way to cope with his condition through humour and courage.
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The sequel to the iconic fashion film returns with its original star-studded cast. Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, and Emily Blunt reunite in New York.
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Steven Spielberg's new sci-fi thriller about first contact with an alien civilization, starring Emily Blunt, Josh O'Connor, and Colin Firth.
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A psychological drama about marital crisis. When Joe and Angela invite enigmatic neighbours to dinner, their seemingly innocent evening spirals into unexpected revelations of hidden desires and long-buried secrets.
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A new chapter in the Evil Dead series starring Souheila Yacoub. Alice arrives at a family home where she accidentally unleashes demons from an ancient book, unleashing bloody chaos.
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A documentary portrait of the 14th Dalai Lama's life and teachings, compiled from archival footage spanning three decades. An intimate look at his spiritual practice, philosophy, and message for today's world.
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Ivan Ostrochovský's drama about a doctor in the 1980s who faces ethical dilemmas and state control over reproduction in a provincial hospital.
A psychological drama about a daughter's reunion with her famous filmmaker father, who wants to cast her in his final film. When Nora declines, he hires a Hollywood star instead, sparking a series of funny and painful family confrontations.
Pedro Almodóvar's latest film about a director writing a screenplay inspired by the lives of those close to him. A distinctive Spanish drama with vivid colors and powerful female characters.
A documentary about the legendary 1986 World Cup quarter-final between England and Argentina, where Diego Maradona made history. The film explores the match within the context of the Falkland Islands War and the personal journeys of players from both teams.
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A widow working as a village postmistress attempts to honor her mother's dying wish, setting off a chain of events that transforms her life and reconnects her with her son.
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Spielberg's beloved 1982 sci-fi classic about a boy and an alien trying to get home. A groundbreaking film that became the highest-grossing movie of its era.
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A Czech film classic about sixteen-year-old Anna who runs away from home and enters the world of an urban group. A story of growing up, friendship, and finding one's identity, set to music by Colorfactory.
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Helena Třeštíková's time-lapse portrait follows Bára Basiková's fifty-year journey from rock beginnings through musical theatre roles to chart success, revealing the personal side of the singer, woman, and mother.
in 4 days
Film screening at Univerzitní kino Scala in Brno.
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A slasher film by Jane Schoenbrun about a director attempting to revive the cult Camp Miasma franchise with new, empathetic vision. Starring Gillian Anderson.
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A week-long animation camp for children aged 8-15 at Univerzitní kino Scala. Participants will make puppets, shoot a short film, and learn the basics of animation and storytelling.
Spielberg's landmark sci-fi thriller about a dinosaur-filled theme park that becomes a fight for survival when security systems fail.
A week-long film camp where children aged 10-15 learn filmmaking from script to post-production, working with cameras and creating their own film.
Spielberg's classic thriller about a great white shark terrorizing a small coastal town. The masterful interplay of image and John Williams' music creates an unforgettable experience.
A film screening at the university cinema in Brno.
Sofia Coppola's acclaimed film about two Americans who meet in Tokyo and find connection amid isolation. A melancholic romance starring Bill Murray and Scarlett Johansson.
Emerald Fennell's new adaptation of Wuthering Heights stars Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi in this tale of passion and vengeance set on the Yorkshire moors.
A drama exploring how tragedy and loss inspired Shakespeare to write Hamlet, one of literature's greatest works.
(9 days)
A dramatic film screening at Univerzitní kino Scala in Brno.
Tomáš Vorla's satirical musical about an idealist confronting the reality of a socialist workplace. A landmark work of independent Czech theatre.
A Hong Kong breakdance kung-fu comedy from the 1980s starring young Donnie Yen with phenomenal choreography. Colorful, bizarre, and full of absurd humor.
Two travel lectures with projection: diplomat Hynek Kmoníček on Asia and traveller Ruda Švaříček on Bhutan, India, Nepal and Tibet.
(7 days)
A horror comedy about a Halloween party where a chain of mishaps and bad decisions spirals into absurd situations with zombies and frustrated actors. A fun film about how real danger comes from prejudice and poor choices.
A parody comedy that fearlessly mocks horror and all its clichés, Scary Movie stars Marlon Wayans and Anna Faris in a crude, boundary-pushing film full of outrageous humor.
A futuristic anime about a shy engineer and a sea princess on a wild journey to find love and self-acceptance. Visually inventive and playfully witty, this award-winning film celebrates intimacy and belonging.
A Mexican comedy about a fifty-year-old woman who rents out a room in Mexico City and unexpectedly bonds with a nine-year-old boy. A tender and touching film by director Fernando Eimbcke about how chance meetings can blossom into friendship.
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Semi-autobiographical film by director Carla Simón about eighteen-year-old Marina who travels to Spain seeking her roots and uncovers dark family secrets. An acclaimed film from the Cannes Film Festival.
(44 days)
Norwegian director Kristoffer Borgli's new film with Robert Pattinson and Zendaya explores a marriage crisis unfolding in the days before a wedding.
An evening exploring artist Andrea Wanko's personal history through an exhibition, documentary film, and discussion examining Czech-German heritage, Nazism, and post-war trauma in Brno.
(11 days)
Vera and her friends decide to sail out to sea once more to recapture the days of their happiness. Their adventure is complicated by old resentments and their children's lack of understanding.
A live podcast episode of the film magazine MovieZone featuring hosts Cival and MrHlad. A direct recording of the show for cinema enthusiasts.
A cult animated film by DreamWorks that upends fairy-tale conventions and gender stereotypes. Shrek is an atypical hero who will win you over layer by layer, like an onion.
A Star Wars spin-off featuring Din Djarin and Grogu. The Mandalorian bounty hunter returns to help the newly formed Republic fight the remnants of the Empire.
An Icelandic film about the dissolution of a relationship between an artist and a fisherman, exploring what remains of love when all seems lost.
Three stories about adult siblings and their relationships with their parents, directed by Jim Jarmusch with a stellar cast including Tom Waits and Cate Blanchett. Winner of the Golden Lion at Venice.