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Riders of the sky
November 1, 2025 - November 30, 2025
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The Riders of the Sky
Jindřich Polák, Czechoslovakia 1968, 95‘, English subtitles
Cast: Jiří Bednář, Jiří Hrzán, Svatopluk Matyáš, Elsie Randolph, Joan Seton
Drawing on Filip Jánský’s novel and the real-life experiences of Czech RAF gunners, this gripping black-and-white war drama follows a multinational bomber crew—Czech, Slovak, English, and Canadian—navigating the daily perils of air raids over Germany. When Czech gunner Student is gravely injured during an attack on Nuremberg, the crew confronts the human cost of war. Featuring authentic aerial footage and a haunting score, including Ghost Riders in the Sky, the film is both a thrilling and deeply personal portrayal of wartime aviation. Banned after the 1968 Soviet invasion, it remains a striking tribute to unsung RAF heroes.
