Václav Vorlíček: A Director of Wonders

Water sprites, princesses, witches – but also Superman, Fantomas, secret agents, and evil scientists – all coexist in the unique world of Václav Vorlíček’s imagination. Born in 1930 and active until his death in 2019, the director worked a real miracle with his films. During the gray years of normalization in Czechoslovakia, he created a colorful universe of heroes, characters, and adventures that delighted audiences then –  and continue to do so today.

​​Vorlíček’s work can rightly be described as universal: not only is it known to virtually every Czech viewer and highly regarded by critics for its craftsmanship and imaginative storytelling, but it has also remained accessible beyond the director’s homeland.

As part of the Václav Vorliček retrospective at Timeless FFW 2026, we will present five titles from his outstanding and unforgettable oeuvre.

The section is curated by Petr Vlček and Maciej Gil.