The Národní filmový archiv, Prague is pleased to announce the international premiere of the digitally restored film MURDERING THE DEVIL at the 53rd Rotterdam International Film Festival. This extraordinary film will be screened in the Cinema Regained section.
MURDERING THE DEVIL, originally released in 1970, is the directing debut of Ester Krumbachová. This legendary production and costume designer and screenwriter was a co-author of dozens of films, especially during the Czechoslovak New Wave era. Krumbachová, as the author of this film, had complete control over the film, which thus demonstrates her style as an artist. She handles gender stereotypes and quotations of various stories, fairy tales and myths with cruelty, subtlety and subversive humor.
More about the film and the filmmakers.
The digital restoration of MURDERING THE DEVIL is released by the Národní filmový archiv, Prague. Please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for booking this film as well as other classic Czech and Czechoslovak films.
MURDERING THE DEVIL
29 Jan 2024, 4.15 pm
LantarenVenster 2
Public
