The Cremator (1969)

Join Nowhere Cinema in taking a look at the perils of fascism with a screening of The Cremator.

" Czechoslovak New Wave iconoclast Juraj Herz’s terrifying, darkly comic vision of the horrors of totalitarian ideologies stars a supremely chilling Rudolf Hrušínský as the pathologically morbid Karel Kopfrkingl, a crematorium manager in 1930s Prague who believes fervently that death offers the only true relief from human suffering. When he is recruited by the Nazis, Kopfrkingl’s increasingly deranged worldview drives him to formulate his own shocking final solution. Blending the blackest of gallows humor with disorienting expressionistic flourishes—queasy point-of-view shots, distorting lenses, jarring quick cuts—the controversial, long-banned masterpiece The Cremator is one of cinema’s most trenchant and disturbing portraits of the banality of evil." – Criterion Collection

This screening will be subtitled.

CW: The Cremator shows the hard reality of becoming a Nazi and includes domestic violence. If you have any questions, please send us an email at nowherecinema@pm.me!

In 2026, Nowhere Cinema has transitioned to licensed screenings to build toward long-term sustainability and eventually be able to open our own space. Tickets are pay-what-you-can with a $6 minimum. If the ticket price is a barrier for you, email nowherecinema@pm.me and we'll make sure you can attend.

Licensed through: Janus

License fee: $150