Said about us

2011

Stana Katic

Stana Katic, actor, USA
"The film festival in Zlin was a beautiful experience. I like the town and I was enthusiastic about the Bata´s skyscraper. I was impressed of this building."
"Being a member of the Jury I had to see a lot of films. It was very emotional viewings of breathtaking films in competition. And the best of this kind of festival is – to be able to meet other filmmakers. I have a long string of wonderful memories of Zlinfest. It was great."

Ivan Barnev

Ivan Barnev, actor, Bulgaria
"My stay in Zlin was wonderful. It was my first time ever to be in a festival for kids and youth and I was really happy to experience such an atmosphere. For I was invited to do one of my favourite things - watching movies!!! To be honest before my visit I have never knew anything about the Zlin film festival, but I was surprised to find one of the significant film festivals in Europe with a great variety of movies from all over the world."

Yuki Yamamoto

Yuki Yamamoto, composer, Great Britain
"Not only the children, not only the film critics or people from industries, I strongly felt the festival was supported by the entire city, and all the people from and outside the city."
I think this was the greatest character of the ZFF and it is certainly the warmest festival I have ever attended. I am so thankful to have been able to take part in such a special festival."
"I hope I could come back again, very soon."

János Bán

János Bán, actor, Hungary
"There is an extremely pleasant atmosphere in Zlín. I have pleasant memories from my stay in Zlín ten years ago. Despite the fact, that I did not have much time to look around the city, I fixed that this year. In addition, I participated in a number of interviews and various social events and film screenings. Each movie made an impression on me, I am very happy I could have come back to Zlín and meet many friends."

Jan Hřebejk

Jan Hřebejk, director, Czech Republic
"The festival has the advantage that it is traditionally held in early summer, when there is beautiful weather in Zlín. So in addition to the film programme, the festival provides a number of non-film attractions. That´s why it is so popular with guests. I would like to emphasize, that also an adult audience can find something here to their taste, this year (2011) there were greatselections of classic Italian and Hungarian cinema."

Jiří Menzel

Jiří Menzel, director, Czech republic
"I like modern cities, which are renewed after the 40 years when we lived here in the clutches. Zlín belongs to such cities. I like how the festival works, how it is growing in size and popularity, quality and importance."

2010

Rock Demers

Rock Demers
"I am so pleased I had the opportunity to attend your "50th anniversary of Zlin International Children and Youth Film Festival". The scope of the Festival this year was truly amazing. Amazing in terms of film screenings and technical quality of the screening halls, the variety of films sections, the mix of old and brand-new films, the perfect illustration of what has been, is and will be the vitality and originality of tcheque cinema for children and youth. Amazing in terms of planning and organisation, given the number of prints and guests coming from all over the world, to handle before, during and after the Festival (in spite of the flood!). Amazing in terms of the warmth and kindness with which each guest has been welcomed and taking care of during its stay. Amazing in terms of its closing ceremony and final reception/party. Truly the whole staff of the Festival could not have done better to celebrate this 50th anniversary. Congratulations and thank you in all sincerity."

Scott Rosenbaum

Scott D. Rosenbaum
"The great honor of arriving in Prague and taking the ride along the Czech countryside to Zlin with legendary Director Vojtech Jasny was well worth the long trip. I must admit I was unsure how my film, an American independent picture, would be received in a country with such a rich cinematic history. Having the privilege to screen, "The Perfect Age of Rock 'n' Roll," on the opening night at the grand Velke Kino was one of the most gratifying experiences of my career. The audiences response and appreciation for the film was something I will never forget. The festival was so well organized, so gracious in welcoming me and my film that I am grateful for having had the opportunity to have been a part of the rich 50 year history of this event. I look forward to a long relationship with Zlin and hope to show many more films, at this great event and visit with the many friends I made there, in the future."

Jodie Whittaker

Jodie Whittaker
"I had a wonderful time at the festival and felt incredibly welcome. It was fantastic seeing all those children enjoying Films from across the world. I hope the festivals success continues for many years to come."

Christopher Lee

Sir Christopher Lee
"It was the most marvellous experience to attend the zlin film festival. It was such an interesting event, so well organized and the proffesionalism together with everybodys hospitality and charm, made it very unique. I am not surprised, it has been going on for so many years! And i wish much success for all your future festivals. With all my best wishes."

Gunnar Karlsson
"I knew beforehand that the best beer in the world is in Zlín, but it came as a pleasant surprise to find out that the best and biggest children film festival is to be found there as well. It is an inspiration and an honor for any filmmaker to get the opportunity to experience the hospitality and the atmosphere of this children film loving city."