Book-to-Screen: From a best-selling book to a successful series: "Gerta Schnirch"

In this talk, bestselling author Katerina Tuckova, screenwriter Ondrej Gabriel and Czech TV producer Tereza Polachová will give an insight into the adaptation process of the historical novel "Gerta Schnirch" that was published in 2009 and released on HBO almost 20 years later, in Spring 2026.

The discussion will unveil behind-the-scenes anecdotes, explain the creative collaboration of the partners involved along the journey and show what it takes to make a great series out of a great novel.