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Summary for: From passes to posters: Film-themed gifts for 'kino' lovers in CzechiaDeciding on the perfect gift for the cinephile in your life is no easy task in a country like Czechia, where film is an essential part of the cultural identity and art-house cinemas and festivals keep movie buffs busy year-round.
We asked Aerokina, a network of seven cinemas across Prague, Brno, and Hradec Králové, to narrow down some memorable film experiences, boutique cinema nights, and cinema-inspired gifts this holiday season. Their tips do not disappoint!
1. Aerokina Vouchers/Kinopass
If you’re looking for a present for someone who can’t stop geeking out about the latest film they’ve seen the 'Kinopass' voucher is your best bet. It can be used to see English-friendly films across the country at: Aero, Světozor, Přítomnost, Lucerna, and Bio Oko in Prague; The University Cinema Scala in Brno; and in Hradec Králové: Bio Central.
- Price levels: CZK 500, 1,000, 1,500, 2,000
- Built-in flexibility: Each voucher gives more credit than the price, so recipients can pick exactly what they want: films, screenings, or special experiences; exchange the voucher for a Kinopass (if you want to get the plastic card) at the box office.
- TIP: The historic Bio Oko in Prague has recently reopened after renovation, featuring 262 comfortable seats, improved acoustics, modern projection, and a restored functionalist interior.
2. Boutique Experiences
Boutique Cinema Přítomnost is a unique film experience that lets you watch films in a cozy living-room-setting with food and drinks. Their date-night-ready gift vouchers offer a pair of tickets plus beverages. For opera fans, a seasonal MET in HD subscription, for screenings at cinemas Aero and Světozor, is a sophisticated choice.
- Boutique Cinema Přítomnost: Gift vouchers (CZK 850) cover two tickets plus a bottle of Moravian wine or prosecco or two mixed drinks.
- MET in HD Subscription: Ten English-friendly world-class live or recorded opera screenings at Aero and Světozor (CZK 2,000) featuring excellent casts, breathtaking sets, and top-notch technical quality.
- TIP: Next year's live broadcast from the Metropolitan Opera's live season in New York includes world-class opera performances by Wagner, Bellini and Tchaikovsky.
3. Cinematic Collectibles
If your favorite film buff prefers something more lasting, visit the www.obchod.mojekino.cz website, where you'll find original film posters, upcycled purses and bags, t-shirts, mugs and more.
- Gift wrapped: Each item is carefully curated from Aerokina’s shop, letting film lovers own a piece of cinema history while supporting local creative projects.
- Budget-friendly: T-shirt prices start at CZK 350 while beautifully design vintage posters start at CZK 200.
- Kid-friendly: Tiny t-shirts and even film-themed books for kids are also available.
- TIP: To browse iconic Czechoslovak posters in person, you can also check out the Terry Posters (Terryho Ponožky) shop at the Kino Světozor lobby. The shop’s unusual name honors Terry Gilliam, who gifted his socks to the store at its opening.
4. Movie night at home
In case you haven't had a chance to attend Prague's most famous film festival, have a velvet-rope evening at home with selections from the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival with a kviff.TV subscription. Perfect for homebodies and hibernators and lets you stream award-winning films and hidden gems from home.
- Kviff.tv: A film platform with a diverse library of more than 500 films selected by the programming team from the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival in collaboration with the Aerofilms.
- BONUS: Besides films, you will also find an abundance of bonus material and original shows. During the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, the platform becomes the festival's official television station, bringing you news, information, live broadcasts, and original video content.
