Máj (May)
Back projections for Emil František Burian’s multimedia stage work Máj. Outside its original context a sensual stream of images with a fairytale-like character. Witchcraft is in the air.
– Olaf Möller
Also in this combined programme
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Aimless Walk
A man strolls through Prague, maybe losing his soul on the way. A key work of the 1930s avant-garde. -
The Prague Castle
An intricate study of Prague castle. An audiovisual symphony of architectural arcs and lines. -
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Hands on Tuesday
A whole day cinematically crystallised in a flow of hand gestures. A Czech amateur film masterpiece. -
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Atom of Eternity
The essence of all boy-meets-girl narratives. Lyrical and cynical at the same time.
Film details
- Country of production
- Czechoslovakia
- Year
- 1936
- Festival edition
- IFFR 2026
- Length
- 11'
- Medium/Format
- DCP
Shows of "Máj (May)"
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Cinerama 5
This screening consists of the following films:
- Aimless Walk
- The Prague Castle
- School Assignment
- Atom of Eternity
- Hands on Tuesday
- Soldier’s Story
- Máj (May)
In-personwith Q&AEnglish subtitled -
LantarenVenster 3
This screening consists of the following films:
- Aimless Walk
- The Prague Castle
- School Assignment
- Atom of Eternity
- Hands on Tuesday
- Soldier’s Story
- Máj (May)
In-personEnglish subtitled