Movies of Karel Kachy a

The book "Movies of Karel Kachyňa" examines the artistic and aesthetic values in the films of director Karel Kachyňa, which were produced in Czechoslovakia between 1948 and 1968. This period was marked by profound political changes that were strongly reflected in the film art and the broader art scene. The analysis is based on analytical aesthetics, with the films being considered according to the definition provided by aesthetician Tomáš Kulka. The aim of the book is to determine whether the two examined films correspond to the mentioned aesthetic and artistic values and whether they can be qualified as works of art. Thus, the work offers a deep insight into the interactions between art, politics, and society during a crucial era of Czechoslovak film history.