This film adaptation of Peter Karvaš’s play of the same name is a dramatic tale of the Kubiš family, a small-town family whose members either collaborate directly with the Germans or simply long to survive the war in safety. The return of their wounded son Juraj, who had joined the partisans some time ago, poses a serious threat to them...

Midnight Mass / Polnočná omša (Blu-ray - Digitally Restored)

A masterpiece of Czechoslovak cinema presented in unprecedented visual and audio clarity! Director Jiří Krejčík’s gripping 1962 psychological war drama, Midnight Mass (Polnočná omša), arrives on Blu-ray for the first time in a pristine digitally restored edition. Adapted from Peter Karvaš’s acclaimed stage play, the film delivers a chilling, intimate exploration of human fear, hypocrisy, and moral collapse during wartime. Experience unforgettable performances by Jozef Kroner, Hana Meličková, Karol Machata, and Ivan Mistrík in stunning high definition!

Why Experience Midnight Mass on Digitally Restored Blu-ray?

Thanks to a meticulous digital restoration sourced directly from original 35mm film elements, the film's stunning black-and-white cinematography shines with newfound brilliance. The Blu-ray format delivers crisp image clarity, fine detail, and deep black levels that heighten the claustrophobic tension of the family home. Furthermore, the cleaned audio track faithfully reproduces Zdeněk Liška’s haunting orchestral score and sharp dialogue with exceptional fidelity.

Christmas Eve, 1944: A family torn between fear and conscience

Set on Christmas Eve in 1944 following the suppression of the Slovak National Uprising, the story centers on the Kubiš family in a small provincial town. Internal tensions run high: eldest son Marián is a local commander of the fascist Hlinka Guard, daughter Angela collaborates with the occupiers, and a German officer is quartered inside their home. However, youngest son Juraj (Ivan Mistrík), a wounded partisan fighter, secretly returns home to hide in the attic. Trapped in an agonizing dilemma, the family faces a terrifying choice between protecting their own blood or surrendering to paralyzing fear...

💡 Production & Restoration Highlights

• Legendary Ensemble Cast: Features iconic figures of Czechoslovak acting, including Jozef Kroner, Hana Meličková, Ladislav Chudík, and Emília Vášáryová.
• Haunting Score by Zdeněk Liška: The film's tense atmosphere is amplified by an original score from renowned film composer Zdeněk Liška.
• Digital Preservation: Painstakingly restored under expert supervision to eliminate scratches, dust, and audio hum, preserving its original 1962 theatrical brilliance.

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