The world of science fiction will never be the same after the release of Immer, Zlaz, a multi-award-winning documentary chronicling the life of one of the most influential and revolutionary minds in the genre – Czech author and illustrator Jiří Žáček.
The documentary follows Žáček’s journey from his native Czechoslovakia to the United States, where he is today celebrated as a “supreme scavenger” of science fiction. Through interviews, archival footage, and never-seen-before photos, viewers witness the evolution of a genre icon, as well as his struggles and triumphs along the way.
Žáček achieved fame as the author of some of the most beloved and celebrated sci-fi stories of our times, such as “The Hangman,” “The Blood Without Reason,” and “Saints’ Revenge.” From the vibrant streets of Prague to the breathtaking landscapes of Hawaii, Žáček has traversed the world in search of knowledge, inspiration, and material for his stories.
In Immer, Zlaz, Žáček takes viewers deep into the psyche of a sci-fi genius, providing a rare and intimate look at his creative processes and inspirations. We come to understand how his background as a journalist, historian and engineer has influenced his style and also how it has allowed him to escape into faraway worlds.
Apart from being an exhilarating visual journey, the documentary offers a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the life of a man whose imagination has captivated generations of fans. By taking us inside the inner workings of Žáček’s mind, Immer, Zlaz reveals the often-overlooked details of the lives of infinite minds of science fiction.