The heart of every Czech can again rejoice at the successes of its compatriots in the world. This time, they made their mark in the sequel to the Netflix hit Knives (2019), now subtitled Glass Onion (2022). In it, the famous detective Benoit Blanc, whom the audience already knows (Daniel Craig54) goes to Greece to unravel a complicated mystery involving a billionaire and his group of friends. Under the direction of Rian Johnson, 49, one star excels in film over the others. And also the works of the stunning glass masters of the Pačinek Glass company in Kunratice near Cvikov in Českolipsk.

“We are very pleased and proud to be given the opportunity and honor to be a part of this film,” said Jiří Pačinek, owner of a glass workshop, whose works, some of which were made in collaboration with important artists, grace galleries and recognized private collections, for example in China. and Germany. John Dexter (70), an important film artist, went to the smelter last summer to meet him and his team. “Based on the template, we then created a series of nearly 60 monumental crystal sculptures for key film scenes in just four weeks,” says Pačinek. Viewers can admire their beauty on Netflix starting December 23, 2022, when the film premieres.

Shout! Daniel Craig as detective Benoit Blanc searches for some of the Czech glassmaker’s nearly sixty fragile gems. | J. Wilson/Netflix

Starring Crime

In this star-studded crime thriller, an atmosphere most reminiscent of Agatha Christie’s, Craig as Benoit Blanc is back in action, this time to a luxurious mansion on a Greek island, where somewhat different company has been invited. by billionaire Miles Bron (Edward Norton, 53). The guest list included Miles’ former business partner Andi Brand (Janelle Monáe, 37), Governor Claire Debella (Kathryn Hahn, 49), scientist Lionel Toussaint (Leslie Odom, 41), fashion icon Birdie Jay (Kate Hudson, 43), her assistant Peg (Jessica Henwick, 30), influencer Duke Cody (Dave Bautista, 53) and his girlfriend Whiskey (Madelyn Cline, 25). They all hide secrets and lies. And they are all suspected of murder!

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Who is the film magician John Dexter

American John Dexter (70) is a well-known artist who, in addition to films, has designed sets and lighting in a number of theatres. Now he also teaches, among other things, on the theater faculty of the University of California in Los Angeles. Among the most famous works he has participated in during his 40-year career are, for example, the three-part Pirates of the Caribbean (2006, 2007 and 2017), Captain America: The First Avenger (2011) or the hit of the year from the Prime Video platform called The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. Dexter is also a longtime collaborator of the visionaries Tim Burton (64).