The Hop Pickers (Aka Starci Na Chmelu) Blu-Ray

Ladislav Rychman's masterful The Hop-Pickers, the first Czechoslovakian film musical ever, was a sensation when it was released. Its popularity has since endured for generations of Czech viewers with its sympathetic portrayal of youthful rebellion, romance, flamboyant production numbers, and catchy songs.

The Hop-Pickers takes its cue from the swinging 60s with a unique Czech perspective on musicals on the silver screen, vividly combining music, dance, and New Wave-style authenticity with an atypical attitude toward prescribed norms and sexual freedom.- Presented from a 4K restoration by the Czech National Film Archive. - The Gift of the Earth (1932): A rare archival silent film about the Czech hop-picking industry.- One Hundred Years of the Pilsen Brewery (1952): A silent commercial directed by the great Karel Zeman. - Hop Processing (1964): A modern informational film directed by Josef Suran.- Trailer for the film. - 5.1 DTS-HD Audio option. - 24-page booklet with a new essay by author Jonathan Owen. - Premium edition in the UK on Blu-ray.