Organized by the embassies of four European countries of the Visegrad Group, the V4 Film Festival starts tomorrow and will be held until October 17. Screenings begin every evening at 8:00 PM, and the entrance is free.
You can pick up free tickets an hour before each screening.
The program kicks off Wednesday, October 14, at 8:00 PM with a screening of the Slovak film “Champion,” directed by GregorValentovič. The film follows Ondrej Nepela, a young Czechoslovak figure skater who returns home as a national hero after winning the gold medal at the 1972 Winter Olympics in Sapporo.
On Thursday, October 15, at 8:00 PM, the schedule features the Czech film “Invincible” by Dan Pánek. The movie will make the audience laugh and touch their hearts. Three completely different heroes and their families take the audience on an emotional and entertaining journey as they wisely navigate difficult life situations and use humor to fight against hardships, social prejudice, and a rigid system. The movie about achieving one’s dreams and accepting other chains life offers us is inspired by real events.
On Friday, October 16, at 8:00 PM, the program features the Polish film “Chopin, Chopin!” by Michał Kwieciński. The movie is set in Paris, 1835, and follows a 25-year-old FrédéricChopin who is the darling of Parisian salons, the aristocracy, and the French king.
V4 Film Festival will end on Saturday, October 17 at 8:00 PM, with a screening of a Hungarian film, “Children of Glory,” by Krsztina Goda. The story takes place in 1956, when Hungary is a small satellite state in the Soviet bloc, yet at the same time a superpower: its water polo team is undefeated. Behind the Iron Curtain, the water polo players feel like kings of life; they enjoy success and adoration of women, and they are confident and united. So far, they have lost only once: in 1995, when a referee at a match in Moscow denied them victory…
The Visegrad Group, also known as the Visegrad Four or simply V4, is an alliance of four Central European countries – Hungary, Slovakia, the Czech Republic, and Poland.
PROGRAM:
Wednesday, October 14 // 8:00 PM, LAST ROUTINE (Slovakia, Czech Republic, 2025, 114 min)
Director: Gregor Valentovič
Cast: Josef Trojan, Zuzana Mauréry, Tereza Smetanová, Adrian Jastraban, Milan Mikulčík
Synopsis: Set in the early 1970s, the film follows OndrejNepela, a young Czechoslovak figure skater who returns home as a national hero after winning a gold medal at the Sapporo Olympics in 1972. However, behind the success and fame in communist Czechoslovakia lie political pressures and limitations that increasingly dictate his life and career.
When he is denied the opportunity to perform in a professional ice show abroad, Ondrej is forced to continue his competitive career, although he yearns for freedom and life outside the imposed expectations. He also must face the sudden death of his close friend and colleague, a skating partner, Hana Mašková.
Inspired by a true event, the movie provides an intimate portrait of an athlete who achieved the highest success on the ice while fighting for the right to make his own life choices.
Thursday, October 15, // 8:00 PM, INVICIBLES (Czech Republic, 2025, 120 min)
Director: Dan Pánek
Cast: Ivan Trojan, Lenka Vlasáková, Hynek Čermák, NatáliaGermáni, Tomáš Havlínek
Synopsis: The feature film “Invincible” will both make you laugh and move you. Three completely different heroes and their families take the audience on an emotional and entertaining journey during which they wisely handle difficult life situations and use humor to fight adversity, social prejudice, and a rigid system. Petr Fišer (Hynek Čermák), the owner of a successful marketing agency who doesn’t know the word “impossible,” believes he has a plan to save his family. Eccentric coach Robert “Bob” Krulich (Ivan Trojan) is retiring while his sports world is on the brink of ruin. Promising floorball player Radim Musil(Tomáš Havlínek) has been severely injured while defending an attacked man. Inspired by true events, the film is about realizing dreams and embracing other opportunities that life offers.
Friday, October 16, // 8:00 PM, CHOPIN; CHOPIN!, (Poland, 2025, 106 min)
Director: Michał Kwieciński
Cast: Eryk Kulm, Joséphine de La Baume, Victor Meutelet, Lambert Wilson
Synopsis: Paris, 1835. Frédéric Chopin is 25 years old and the favorite of Parisian salons, the aristocracy, and the French king. No major social event is imaginable without his presence. We follow him during night outings and gatherings after concerts. Always full of energy, he masks his illness with wit and jokes. Although life is slowly slipping away from him, Chopin does not slow down. He creates masterpieces, often on commission, and gives piano lessons due to financial obligations. Friends admire him, and women are enchanted by him.
Saturday, October 17 // 8:00 PM, Children of Glory (Hungary, 2006, 123 min.)
Director: Krisztina Goda
Cast: Kata Dobó, Iván Fenyő, Sándor Csányi, Zsolt Huszár, Viktória Szávai, Tamás Jordán
Synopsis: 1956. Hungary is merely a small satellite state in the Soviet bloc, yet it is simultaneously a superpower: its water polo team is undefeated. Even behind the Iron Curtain, the water polo players feel like kings of life; they enjoy success and the adoration of girls, feeling self-confident and united. Up to now, they have lost only once: in 1955, when a referee at a match in Moscow did not allow them to win. Everyone is preparing for a rematch at the Melbourne Olympic Games in November 1956. But history thoroughly messes up their plans. A revolution breaks out in Budapest. The team’s young star, Karcsi, and his friend Tibi get drawn into the street events. At first, they are just looking for adventure, but Karcsi and his teammates will show the world that this small nation refuses to be defeated.
