Next up, on July 24, another all-time classic of Czech cinema with The Hop-Pickers (Starci na chmelu), the 1964 iconic movie by director Ladislav Rychman, widely considered one of the best and first Czech musicals. Following the rebellious love of two teenagers, the film has enthused generations of Czechs since becoming an instant hit upon release, celebrating love, freedom, and rebellion to the catchy tunes of Jirí Malásek, Jirí Bazant, and Vlastimil Hála.