Czech · Culture & Society
film
A story shown in moving pictures.
Včera jsme viděli dobrý film.
We saw a good film yesterday.
'Film' is a direct borrowing from the English language, which originated from the Old English word 'film', meaning a thin skin or membrane. Its use in Czech reflects globalization and the rise of the film industry.
The term 'film' is used primarily in formal contexts related to cinema, film critique, and education. It is common in both spoken conversation and written forms, especially among those in media and arts.