Václav Marhoul
DirectingAbout Václav Marhoul
Václav Marhoul (Czech: [ˈvaːtslaf ˈmarɦoul]; born 30 January 1960; Prague) is a Czech film director, screenwriter and actor. He studied at Prague's FAMU, graduating in 1984. He directed his first film Mazaný Filip, based on Raymond Chandler's books, in 2003. In 2008, his second film Tobruk was premiered. His next film The Painted Bird, based on Jerzy Kosiński's novel of the same title, premiered at the 76th Venice International Film Festival. He also starred in several films such as Gympl (2007), Ulovit miliardáře (2009) and Cesta do lesa (2012). He is set to make his English-language debut with a biographical film about Joseph McCarthy, with Michael Shannon in the lead role, and co-starring Emilia Clarke, Dane DeHaan and Scoot McNairy.
Václav Marhoul Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Václav Marhoul reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 8 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Václav Marhoul's work falls within the Documentary genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 25% of Václav Marhoul's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Tajemství Divadla Sklep aneb Manuál na záchranu světa, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Václav Marhoul Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Václav Marhoul's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Václav Marhoul has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 40 rolí | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2023 | Kouzelný kopec | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2020 | 11 Colours of the Bird | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Tajemství Divadla Sklep aneb Manuál na záchranu světa | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | The Gnome | Detective | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Rána z milosti | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1994 | Amerika | Barman 1 | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | Horror Story | Man | Average | Similar → |
Václav Marhoul - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Václav Marhoul?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Václav Marhoul is "Tajemství Divadla Sklep aneb Manuál na záchranu světa" with a rating of 7.5/10.
How many movies has Václav Marhoul acted in?
Václav Marhoul has been featured in at least 8 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Václav Marhoul?
Other notable films include "11 Colours of the Bird", "Horror Story", and "The Gnome".