FILMOVÝ PŘEHLED (FILM OVERVIEW)
This monthly for film and video is the longest published Czech film periodical. It first appeared in the year 1939 under the name Film files and provided fundamental information on individual film titles which was meant especially for cinema managers and operators.
Since 1950 its name has been Filmový přehled (Film overview) and is still designed for all people from the cinematography field as well as for anyone interested in film. It deals comprehensively with Czech (formerly Czechoslovak) film distribution. Since 1993 it has been issued by the National Film Archive.
In succint form the periodical provides detailed information on all titles in the Czech distribution and occasionally also on titles from the video market production. Each text about a particular title brings complete technical data including the production staff and cast, next a short assessment, a concise content of the film and finally the filmography of one of its makers. In Filmový přehled there are also regularly appearing sections concerning statistical data on film market both in our country and abroad, various charts and tables, synopses of domestic and foreign festivals, information about various film events or film literature. An important section brings obituaries of domestic and foreign film makers.
The format of the journal is also unique. It is published in size A5 lengthwise without any photographs. Individual titles are arranged alphabetically and printed on one sheet each, which makes it possible to use them as filing cards. So the reader can 'work' with the periodical according to their individual needs. The importance of the periodical lies not only in its topicality and detailed information but also in its archival value.
For several years already a paid computer version of FP has been issued. It is available on the Internet. The periodical Filmový přehled is published by NFA (National Film Archive). The yearly subscription fee for foreign countries is € 72,-. For further information please visit our web pages www.nfa.cz or you can contact the editors of Filmový přehled at:
Bartolomějská 11, 110 00 Prague 1
T: +420 226 211 863
T: +420 224 237 233
fax: +420 226 211 863
e-mail : prehled@nfa.cz