5 movies that will whisk you off to Prague, on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and more

With a gleaming sculpture of Franz Kafka, striking graffiti walls, bustling narrow lanes, sunny squares, and a lot more, Prague is truly a city of culture that attracts thousands of travellers every year. Many who spend a day or two here, come back inspired by its artistic vibe. And to say that its chapels, cathedrals and traditional cafes are the perfect backdrops to any European holiday, would only be scratching the surface. Apart from being visually appealing, they echo the historical value of the destination. However, as much as we'd like to board a flight and traverse through the surreal streets of the Czech capital, we can't, at the moment. If you're wondering what would offer some at-home gratification, the answer is always the well-produced, expansive movies that feature the location in all its glory. Here, find out what to watch for a sweeping virtual tour.

Kafka (1991)

Steven Soderbergh's film on one of the most notable literary figures not only captures the Kafkaesque aesthetic quite well, but also highlights his home city in exquisite black and white, brooding, mysterious fashion. Jeremy Jones plays the title character who gets caught up in a meandering stream of events after the murder of his best friend. A clerk by day and an under-appreciated writer by night, he sets off to reveal the truth.

Available to buy on Amazon Prime Video

Rockstar (2011)

While the initial part of this heartwarming and passionate Bollywood drama is based in the University of Delhi, viewers soon take off to Prague with Jordan (Ranbir Kapoor) for a musical journey. His complex relationship with Heer (Nargis Fakhri), her deteriorating health, the great music, all add to the impassioned storyline, but don't take the spotlight away from the picturesque European city.  

Streaming on EROS Now and JioCinema

Letters from Prague (2016)

Larasati (Julie Estelle) receives her deceased mother's will and comes to know that she is required to deliver a small wooden chest and a letter to a man in Prague before acquiring the inheritance. Though unwillingly, she makes her way to the city, where the man refuses to take the package from her. Lasarati is helpless—she needs the inheritance to pay a lawyer—and doesn't stop trying. Amidst this, the two learn interesting details about each other, all with a beautiful Prague in the backdrop.

Streaming on Netflix

Amadeus (1984)

The 1984 period drama is a fictionalised biography on the then upstart genius Mozart, and an imagined rivalry between him and Antonio Salieri. While the film is shown to be set in 18th-century Vienna, most of the scenes have been shot in Prague. Mozart's melodious symphonies running in the background, combined with a majestic display of the city, lend an extraordinary charm to the plot.

Available to buy on Amazon Prime Video

Ice Mother (2017)

In this bittersweet comedy-drama, an elderly widow finds love once again. And she does, she finally comes into her own at the age of 67—she becomes more self-aware, doesn't give in to the demands of her two haughty sons and loosens up on her tight checklists for everything. Set in the Czech capital, the film offers a rare glimpse of the city, through the eyes of an old romantic couple.

Available to buy on Amazon Prime Video

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