Zdeněk Liška (1922–1983) was a pioneering Czech composer celebrated for his innovative film scores that helped define the sound of postwar Czechoslovak cinema. Fusing classical traditions with avant-garde experimentation and early electronic techniques, Liška crafted vivid soundscapes for directors such as Karel Zeman, Jan Švankmajer, and František Vláčil. His music, known for its rhythmic ingenuity and emotional depth, transformed the role of the soundtrack into an essential narrative force, influencing generations of composers and securing his legacy as one of Europe’s most distinctive film music visionaries.