Antonín Jirsa Movies

Venice Film Festival 1941

Venice Film Festival 1937

Five crime stories connected by the narration of police superintendent Bartosek.

The Emperor's mismanagement of his country is provoking some in his court to plot to overthrow him. He feels successful, at least, when he discovers...

In early 20th century Czechoslovakia, a gravely ill chemist recalls his discovery of a powerful explosive and how it landed in the hands of...

The Golem, a giant creature created out of clay by a rabbi, comes to life in a time of trouble to protect the Jews of Prague from persecution.

The bickering of envious mistresses, the criminal intentions of fraudsters and the love of two young people are at the center of events, in the...

In late 19th century Czech-speaking Bohemia, oppressed workers at German-owned mines and foundries revolt against their harsh working conditions....

A painting of a girl from another time comes to life for it's buyer in this costume comedy.

Venice Film Festival 1938

The Trap (Czech: Past) is a 1950 Czech drama film directed by Martin Frič. It was entered into the 1951 Cannes Film Festival.