The apple rolled a bit away from the tree, says Jan Čenský of his son Matyáš in Karlovy Vary 06.07.2026

During the jubilee 60th edition of the film festival in Karlovy Vary, actor Jan Čenský and his son Matyáš met. The interview focused on their joint participation in a fashion show and their relationship. Jan Čenský admitted that despite his experience, he still feels stage fright during premieres, while Matyáš, who works in photography, experienced his first such opportunity. The father humorously commented that although his son has rolled a bit away from him, he still tries to follow in his footsteps as a gentleman. Matyáš confirmed that he was aware of his father's popularity and strives to be a good son. The discussion also touched upon their daily lives and the influence of cinematography on their personalities, where Jan Čenský cited the romantic comedy Heavenly Love (Láska nebeská) as his favorite timeless film.
















