Prague Nights (1969)
A Czech anthology of dark fantasy and erotic obsession, told across three unsettling tales set in the shadowy corners of old Prague.
Prague Nights - Movie Information
- Original Title: Pražské noci
- Release Year: 1969
- Directed by: Miloš Makovec, Evald Schorm et al.
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Comedy, Drama, Horror
- Runtime: 1h 39m
- Original Language: Czech
- Spoken Languages: Czech, English
- Release Date (Theatrical): June 6, 1969 (XC)
- Alternative Titles: The Nights of Prague (US)
- Production Companies: Filmové studio Barrandov
- Production Countries: Czechoslovakia
Prague Nights - Plot
A stuffy middle-aged foreigner, a businessman named Fabricius, lonely and looking for a night's diversion, finds it in the form of a mysterious blonde. In an abandoned cemetery, she tells him three tales involving black magic and erotic obsession. In "The Last Golem," a young rabbi struggles to fashion a massive, silent giant out of living clay — until he's distracted by a mute servant girl. In the second episode, "Bread Slippers," an 18th-century countess indulges her passion for sweet cakes, adulterous affairs, and secret kisses with pretty maids until a mysterious visitor whisks her away to an abandoned mansion, where Fate has a different kind of dance in store for her. And in the final story, "Poisoned Poisoner," a ravishing murderess in the Middle Ages dispatches lecherous merchants to the tune of upbeat '60s Czech pop songs.
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Prague Nights - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Miloš Makovec
- Evald Schorm
- Jiří Brdečka
Main Cast
- Milena Dvorská
- Miloš Kopecký
- Jiří Hrzán
- Milena Zahrynowská
- Květa Fialová
- Nataša Gollová
- Milan Neděla
- Zdeněk Dítě
- Jindřich Heidelberg
- Jiří Tomek
Writers
- Jiří Brdečka
- František Uldrich
- Miloš Makovec
- Vratislav Blažek
- Evald Schorm
Prague Nights - FAQs
What is Prague Nights about?
Prague Nights follows a lonely foreign businessman named Fabricius who encounters a mysterious blonde in an abandoned cemetery. She spins three unsettling tales — each blending black magic, erotic obsession, and dark humor — set against the atmospheric backdrop of old Prague across different historical eras.
Is Prague Nights an anthology film?
Yes, Prague Nights is a three-part anthology. Each segment is helmed by a different director: Miloš Makovec, Evald Schorm, and Jiří Brdečka. The stories — "The Last Golem," "Bread Slippers," and "Poisoned Poisoner" — are united by a framing narrative featuring the mysterious storyteller and her captive audience.
Where can you stream Prague Nights?
Prague Nights is available on quite a few platforms. You can stream it free on Tubi TV, Kanopy, Hoopla, Darkroom, and Cineverse. Subscription options include Philo, Fandor, Night Flight Plus, and Midnight Pulp. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
What is the "Poisoned Poisoner" segment about?
The final segment follows a ravishing medieval murderess who dispatches lecherous merchants with a darkly comic flair — all set to upbeat 1960s Czech pop songs. It's the most playfully anachronistic of the three tales, blending period setting with a distinctly swinging-sixties sensibility for a wickedly entertaining effect.
Who are the main cast members of Prague Nights?
The film features a strong ensemble of Czech cinema talent. Milena Dvorská, Miloš Kopecký, Jiří Hrzán, Květa Fialová, and Nataša Gollová lead the cast, with Milena Zahrynowská, Milan Neděla, Zdeněk Dítě, Jindřich Heidelberg, and Jiří Tomek rounding out the principal players across the film's three distinct segments.
Who directed Prague Nights?
Prague Nights was co-directed by three filmmakers from the Czech New Wave era: Miloš Makovec, Evald Schorm, and Jiří Brdečka. Each director helmed one of the anthology's three segments, bringing their own distinct visual style and sensibility to the shared framework of dark, fantastical storytelling.
Is Prague Nights related to the Czech New Wave movement?
Prague Nights sits comfortably within the orbit of the Czech New Wave. Evald Schorm in particular was a key figure of that movement, known for his probing, unconventional films. The anthology's blend of dark fantasy, sardonic humor, and stylized visuals reflects the experimental spirit that defined Czech cinema in the late 1960s.
What are films similar to Prague Nights?
If Prague Nights appeals to you, explore other dark anthology films like German Angst (2015), The Field Guide to Evil (2019), and Paris Je T'aime (2006). New York Stories (1989) and New York, I Love You (2008) offer similarly multi-director anthology formats, while Dreams (1990) shares the film's surreal, visually rich storytelling approach.
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