The Made in Prague Festival: Animated Highlights and Screening Venues

The Made in Prague Festival Returns to London: Animated Highlights | 31 October – 30 November 2024

Highlights

  • The Made in Prague Festival makes a triumphant return to the UK capital, showcasing the best of contemporary Czech cinema.
  • Screenings will take place in central London film venues: the ICA, Regent Street Cinema, The Garden Cinema, The Gate, and the Czech Embassy cinema at the Czech Centre.
  • The festival invites audiences to immerse themselves in the vibrant world of Czech animation throughout the month of November.

Hot Take

Nothing says “leisurely November evening” more endearingly than wrapping yourself in a comforter and retreating to the depths of a quirky Czech animation. Returning to London this year, the Made in Prague Festival is here to add a dash of Eastern European charm to your Autumn cultural itinerary. A commendable showcase of refreshing and captivating contemporary Czech cinema, it brings together animation enthusiasts into its welcoming arms. Let’s be honest, enduring London’s biting November chill would be a lot more enjoyable with a screening of an engaging Czech animation. So, why not grab a cuppa, refresh your film-buff memory, dust off those Czech phrases you’ve learned during quarantine, and surrender yourself to the animated wonders of Prague this November?

Experience a Cultural Fusion: Made in Prague Festival 2024, 31st Oct – 30th Nov

London venues: ICA, Regent Street Cinema, The Garden Cinema, The Gate, and the Czech Embassy Cinema at the Czech Centre.

This year, The Made in Prague Festival brings a vibrant Czech cinema experience to the heart of London. From gripping true stories, captivating comedies, to stirring family movies, the festival features an exclusive documentary on Václav Havel, the renowned playwright and former Czech president.

Our Top Pick for the Made in Prague Festival

Enjoy the UK premiere of Petr Jančárek’s documentary Havel Speaking, Can You Hear Me? honouring Václav Havel, the revolutionary leader of the Velvet Revolution. The filmmaker was given a carte blanche to capture the last few years of Havel’s life, offering a take on his political legacy and human values through unseen footage. Don’t miss the screening at ICA on 14th November, followed by a live Q&A session with director Petr Jančárek.

EXPLORE THE FESTIVAL PROGRAMME

“The 28th Made in Prague Festival presents a vibrant platform to experience the versatile Czech contemporary cinema culture. This year, we offer an array of award-winning films, including an exclusive documentary on Václav Havel. Don’t miss the riveting discussions with celebrated filmmakers.”

Přemysl Pela, Director of the Czech Centre



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