- “Amadeus” (1984) – This critically acclaimed film tells the story of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, with a significant portion of it taking place in Prague, Czech Republic.
- “The Unbearable Lightness of Being” (1988) – Based on Milan Kundera’s novel, this movie follows the lives of a surgeon, his lover, and a womanizing artist during the Prague Spring in Czechoslovakia.
- “Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol” (2011) – While this action-packed film takes place in multiple locations around the world, a pivotal and thrilling sequence is set in Prague, showcasing iconic landmarks like the Charles Bridge and Prague Castle.
- “The Painted Bird” (2019) – This war drama film, based on Jerzy Kosiński’s novel, is set in Eastern Europe during World War II. Several scenes were filmed in the Czech Republic, capturing the haunting beauty of the countryside.
- “The Illusionist” (2006) – This atmospheric animated film highlights the charm of Prague in the early 1900s. With visuals and a story, it transports viewers to the enchanting world of illusions and magic.
- “The Unbearable Lightness of Being” by Milan Kundera: This iconic novel takes place in Prague and explores the complicated relationships and philosophical dilemmas faced by the main characters.
- “War with the Newts” by Karel Čapek: Set in Prague, this satirical science fiction novel follows the discovery of a race of intelligent newts and the subsequent exploitation and conflict that arises.
- “The Trial” by Franz Kafka: Although Kafka was born in Prague (then part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire), this novel is set in an unnamed location resembling the city. It tells the story of a man arrested and put on trial for an unknown crime.
- “Gardens of Delight” by Erica James: This contemporary novel is set in a small village in the Czech countryside and delves into themes of love, loss, and family secrets.
- “The Engineer of Human Souls” by Josef Škvorecký: Taking place in 1980s Toronto and Prague, this ambitious novel interweaves historical events with the story of an aging Czech emigrant, exploring themes of identity, politics, and literature.
WANDERLIST: Czech Republic in books and on film
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