Stories between Tears and Laughter

<p> While histories of Czech cinema often highlight the quality of Czechoslovak New Wave films made in the 1960s post-socialist Czech cinema receives little attention. Through a methodology of historical reception <em>Stories between Tears and Laughter</em> explores how attitudes towards post-socialist Czech cinema have shifted from viewing it as radical art cinema and more towards popular cinema. By analyzing publicity materials reviews and articles Richard Vojvoda offers a new perspective on the notions of cultural value and quality that have been shaping the history of post-socialist Czech cinema.</p>