Five books from Central Europe to read during quarantine
Strasbourg, France – Like nearly half of the world’s population, I’m now in quarantine, forced to stay at home and,Continue Reading
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“Our eyes met. Havel smiled. I smiled. Years later, I like to think, perhaps, the dharma was transmitted”
This week, Kafkadesk spoke with René Georg Vasicek, born in Austria just shortly after his parents defected from Czechoslovakia followingContinue Reading
Czech and Slovak Oscar wins and nominations throughout the years
South Korean film Parasite made history by becoming the first non-English language film to be named best picture at the Oscars.Continue Reading
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KafkaDigest: Central Europe in the Spotlight
Like every Sunday, check out our KafkaDigest weekly press roundup of the best pieces and most insightful articles on CentralContinue Reading
5 Must-See Czechoslovak movies from the 1960’s
Prague, Czech Republic – One of the most lasting impacts of the liberalisation of Czechoslovakia‘s society in the 1960’s, commonlyContinue Reading