Summer Cinema / Is It Worth It?

We’re serving up the ninth edition of the Summer Cinema at Pragovka – this time under the overarching theme of Mutual Benefits. This year, screenings will take place every Tuesday after dark in MaxSpace Hall, located behind the Permanent Beer Fest. Admission is free (voluntary contributions are welcome). Until the screening begins, you are welcome to visit Pragovka Gallery during its extended opening hours. Refreshments will be available from Permanent Beer Fest.

On 14 July, we will screen Is It Worth It? (92 min).

The film will be shown in its original language.

Documentary, Czech Republic, 2025
Directed by: Jan Strejcovský
Written by: Jan Strejcovský
Cinematography: Patrik Balonek

The (A)ction comedy Is It Worth It? reveals the behind-the-scenes world of the art market through a single unusual artwork. The film brings together the ambitions of collectors, gallery owners, and artists. What happens when a wooden turtle, a robbed grandmother, the “king of debt enforcement,” naked dancers, and a homeless man all collide? A ruthless satire from the producers of Examination of Art, directed by Jan Strejcovský, the film explores the real value of artworks in contrast to their market price, offering a universal portrait of artists who trade their brand – sometimes at the expense of their own morality. Which artistic creation will ultimately remain in history? The film features key figures of the Czech art market, including Zdeněk Sklenář, Olga Trčková, and René Rohan, as well as their “protégés” among artists such as Jiří David, Dante Daniel Hartl, and Epos 257. (Source: Aerofilms)