An extensive collection of informational and educational films from the years 1948-1959 reflects the changes in Czech society in the 1950s in terms of working habits and leisure activities. The films include works by well-known directors František Vláčil, Ladislav Rychman, Jiří Menzel, Břetislav Pojar, and others. These movies represent a wide range of approaches and forms, from documentary records to staged productions with actors, animation, propaganda, and advertising. Many of these films are made available here for the first time since their original release.
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An extensive collection of informational and educational films from the years 1948-1959 reflects the changes in Czech society in the 1950s in terms of working habits and leisure activities. The films include works by well-known directors František Vláčil, Ladislav Rychman, Jiří Menzel, Břetislav Pojar, and others. These movies represent a wide range of approaches and forms, from documentary records to staged productions with actors, animation, propaganda, and advertising. Many of these films are made available here for the first time since their original release.
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