Czech films see popularity for fairy tales

Czech fairy tales are currently leading popularity rankings among domestic films. The film “Princezna stokrát jinak,” directed by Miloslav Šmídmajer, holds the top position on the Kinobox server with a 76 percent rating. The story follows a young woman named Stella, played by Ema Klangová Businská, who undergoes daily physical transformations. The plot involves a search for a cure involving a young man named Johan, played by Filip Březina, and a conflict with Emperor Ukrut.

Other notable Czech productions include Svěrák’s comedy “Pět švestek” and the film “Pobert.” Additionally, the classic film “Princezna ze mlejna,” directed by Zdeněk Troška, remains a significant cultural reference. Production details for the classic include the use of highly realistic mill sets constructed from polystyrene and cardboard, and the casting of Andrey Černá, who wore a wig to achieve the character's required blonde appearance.