This experimental western-horror film from the Moravian Slovácko region brings a new perspective on the legend of St. Václav. Against the backdrop of a folk feast, the mythical Prince Boleslav, a zombie from the wine cellar, struggles with his brother Václav over the nature of Czech statehood and a plate of tomato sauce. This film essay on the myths of Czech and Moravian nationalism is a sarcastic depiction of the hollowed-out tribal rituals that affirm national identity but sharply define themselves against otherness. The sanctity of folklore is sabotaged in the film by archaic film and video formats with many errors and blemishes, a muddled mix of brass music and counterpoint in the commentary.

MORAVIA, OH FAIR LAND
original title: Morava, krásná zem
directed by: Petr Šprincl
produced by: Flesh & Brain
year: 2015
duration: 30 minutes
country: Czechia
The film is currently not available for distribution.