Europe is known for its beautiful scenery and panoramas of its countryside used for movies. However, one country in central Europe takes the cake in picturesque landscapes, and it is named the Czech Republic.
The Czech Republic has given critically-acclaimed films to the world, and cinematography has captured its unique landscape in various movies. Directors use the countryside to transport viewers to distinct fantasy lands. An example of a movie series is "Narnia." The winter scenes of "Narnia" were shot in Děčínská Vrchovina, which roughly translates to Děčínská Highlands, which is a national park in the northern part of the country.
In addition to the fantasy genre, its terrain served as a background for horror films. One of many examples is the 2006 movie "The Omen." In one of the scenes, we can see Štefánikova hvězdárna (Štefánik Observatory), located in Prague. With the scenery of Štefánikova hvězdárna, it amplifies the effect of fear onto the viewer.
The capital's breathtaking cityscape shots helped many directors get nominated for best cinematography in motion pictures. One of the innumerable examples is the Spanish romance film "The Girl of your Dreams," which created a tone of romance that makes the viewers feel moonstruck.
Another genre that the country has contributed to is drama; one example is "Les Miserables (1998)." Bille August, the director, recorded various scenes in Kutná Hora, a city located in the heart of the country. Kutná Hora has magnificent architecture and is a unique location that makes the emotional tale flourish.
Many directors have filmed historical movies addressing issues that affected the Czech people, such as events during World War II. The writers of these films typically created them to teach the public about the world history that affected the country and its society.
In conclusion, this country has given a lot to the world of film, in which it has enthralled viewers with thrills of fantasy, chills of horror, tears of sadness to being educated. Without the terrain of the Czech Republic, countless films will have lacked its enchantment.