Beloved Classic Screens at the Bistro

Bistro Bohem screened Ruffiano and Sweeteeth (Lotrando a Zubejda), based on the classic Czech fairy tale by Karel Čapek, on October 20, 2015. In this tale filled with merry songs and wit, a notorious thief sends his only son Ruffiano to be educated by monks. On his deathbed, he requests that Ruffiano carry on the family “trade” of looting. However, Ruffiano’s pure heart finds no pleasure in such pursuits. He meets a woodsman and a band of foreigners that lead him down a path to the beautiful Sultan’s daughter, Sweeteeth, who has a mysterious illness. Can he cure her before it's too late? Embassy intern Kristýna Bartošová opened the event talking about some of the beautiful places featured in the film and the Czech humor imbedded into the script by writer Zdeněk Svěrák. Guests enjoyed a delicious Pilsner while enjoying this beloved film.