A wildfire swept through locations on the island during production of the Czech feature film Ztracená Afrodita, forcing an emergency evacuation of the cast and crew, Novinky reported.
Director Jan Haluza assembled an ensemble cast for the project featuring Rosalie Malinská, Tereza Ramba, Jakub Jablonský, Vica Kerekes, Cyril Dobrý, Nelly Řehořová, Zlata Adamovská, and Vladimír Javorský. The dramatic fire broke out just hundreds of meters away from cameras capturing the narrative.
- Producer Dana Voláková confirmed the crew had to manage an immediate evacuation, secure personnel safety, and rapidly redesign shooting schedules after the wildfire damaged select filming locations.
- Despite destroyed sets and inaccessible areas, the combined Czech and Croatian production teams completed all required scenes without a single injury.
- The feature film is scheduled for release in Czech cinemas on July 8, 2027.
The screenplay balances contemporary settings with historical flashbacks, centering on a young historian and curator named Zuzana Heranová. Played by Rosalie Malinská, the protagonist stumbles upon an ancient apple that serves as the initial clue to the centuries-old lost statue of the goddess Aphrodite. According to the ancient legend referenced in the story, the statue is tied to ambrosia, the mythical food of the gods granting eternal youth and healing.
For Heranová, the search transcends an academic exercise into a desperate personal race against time.
Voláková detailed the logistical hurdles following the disaster. “We experienced a situation that no one can imagine during the preparation of a film,” Voláková stated, pointing to the simultaneous challenge of protecting the crew and mapping out alternative locations.
| Production Element | Detail |
|---|---|
| Director | Jan Haluza |
| Producer | Dana Voláková |
| Key Cast | Rosalie Malinská, Tereza Ramba, Jakub Jablonský, Vica Kerekes |
| Theatrical Release Date | July 8, 2027 |
| Distributor | CinemArt |
CinemArt will launch Ztracená Afrodita in domestic theaters on July 8, 2027, following the completion of filming on the island despite the fire.
