25 From the Sixties, or The Czechoslovak New Wave

The two-part feature-length documentary 25 from the Sixties provides an overview of the phenomenon of the Czechoslovak New Wave in the context of the era. The 25 profiles of filmmakers with commentary by film historians offers viewers a broader perspective on the golden era of Czechoslovak cinema. The documentary builds on the television series of profiles Golden Sixties. Unlike the TV series based on the individual testimonies of various artists, the feature-length documentary shows the 1960s in Czechoslovakia in the national and global contexts. Identifies how the Czechoslovak New Wave moved the goalposts and enriched international cinema, as well as where it left its indelible mark.