#czechoslovaks

[valerieandherweekofwonderz]

Morgiana (1972) dir. by Juraj Herz.

[60s-heartshaped-chevrolet]

SPECIFIC MOVIE RECOMMENDATIONS #1

🌙✨ Gothic Fairy-Tale Films with Strong Female Leads ✨🌙

🍒❤️‍🔥Hey lovelies,

If you're like me find endless inspiration in the aesthetics of gothic fairy-tales, then you're in for a treat! I've created a list of enchanting atmospheric films, perfect for a cozy evening with your favorite tea.

To start with, of course, an absolute classic: a folk horror, menstrual tale with possibly the most aesthetically beautiful frames I've ever experienced in cinema. I constantly post something from this film on my blogs.

Valerie and Her Week of Wonders (1970): This surreal Czechoslovakian film follows young Valerie as she discovers a dreamlike world filled with vampires and magic. It's a visually stunning exploration of adolescence and awakening womanhood.

2. Daughters of Darkness (1971): This cult classic Belgian horror film features a mysterious, seductive countess who preys on young lovers in a deserted hotel. it’s a hypnotic blend of gothic allure and vampiric intrigue.

3. Nosferatu the Vampyre (1979): Werner Herzog's remake of the classic silent version. The film captures the gothic essence with stunning visuals and a chilling, melancholic tone. It's a mesmerizing exploration of fear and beauty.

4. The Vampire Lovers (1970): This Hammer Horror classic stars Ingrid Pitt as the alluring vampire Carmilla, who preys on young women in a secluded 19th-century village. it’s a captivating blend of horror and sensuality.

5. Beauty and the Beast (1978): This dark fantasy film, directed by Juraj Herz, offers a unique and eerie retelling of the classic fairy tale.Ideal for those who love a blend of dark romance and fairy-tale magic.

6. Viy (1967): This Soviet horror film, based on Nikolai Gogol's novella, follows a young priest who must spend three nights watching over the body of a witch in a haunted church. With its eerie atmosphere, stunning special effects, and deep roots in Slavic folklore, it's a captivating blend of supernatural horror and gothic fantasy.

That's all for today. I have many more films like these saved on my watchlist, so once I find some gems, I'll make another list. You can also look forward to a list of my favorite old fairy tales adaptations.

Kisses 💌💌

[inthedarktrees]

Dívka na koštěti / The Girl on a Broomstick (1972) dir. Václav Vorlíček

[dirtyendorphins]

Loves of a Blonde (1965, dir. Miloš Forman)

[trashtoon]

The Girl on the Broomstick (1972) fanart.

[mist-the-wannabe-linguist]

Mrs Pilátová <3

[shihlun]

Vojtěch Jasný

- The Cassandra Cat

1963

[iamonlyhereforthefood]

What is your favorite movie about 1968 / Ktorý je váš obľúbený film o 1968?

Czechs, Slovaks, or any movie fan who knows the movies below, I am curious which is your favorite movie about the events of 1968?

Česi, Slováci, alebo kto len chcete, ktorý je váš obľúbený film o udalostiach z 1968?

* Vlny som vynechala zámerne, keďže ide o nový film a väčšina ho asi ešte nevidela (ja teda ešte nie)

** If you are interested what events from 1968 means to us, you can read up on it here: https://www.tumblr.com/iamonlyhereforthefood/759376877988331520/go-home-ivan

[hana-loves-bumblebees]

Nikto: nič

Já keď idem na Slovensko za kamarátkou: nehovorte mi nič, šiftujem do slovenského módu

[valerieandherweekofwonderz]

Vlastimil Harapes as the Beast in Panna a netvor / Beauty and the Beast (1978) dir. by Juraj Herz.

[radiovevlny]

vojtěch kotek jako jiří dienstbier <3

[miraisstillalive]

Sedmikrásky (Daisies) 1966, directed by Věra Chytilová

[inthedarktrees]

Dívka na koštěti / The Girl on a Broomstick (1972) dir. Václav Vorlíček

[zombie-bait]

Me and my family have joked before about Czech translations being a lil bit hog wild sometimes (either translating names unnecessarily/literally vs completely changing up titles/characters for no discernible reason) so I was very delighted to find out that, for some reason, the Czech edition of ‘The Vampire Armand’ is ‘Upír s tvárou anjela’ which translates to ‘The vampire with the face of an angel.’ Idk who made that executive choice cuz obviously I know the in story context for a title like that but as far as I know that was never a title used for it in English? And beyond that, ‘The Vampire Lestat’ in Czech is just ‘Upír Lestat’ (Vampire Lestat). It definitely wasn’t to make it easier for Czech readers to understand cuz a) Armand is easy to pronounce in Czech and b) his name is said MANY many times in the actual book lmao. I kinda love it, in the same way I love that the actual cover looks a little cool and also very much like something you’d confusingly find in the back of your grandparents’ attic, looking 20 years older than it should be, yellowed pages and all.

(if anyone has any extra translation lore I’d be very excited, I don’t own a copy so I can’t do any other snooping)

[mist-the-wannabe-linguist]