Events

September 03, 2012, 10:00 AM

Miloš Forman has directed over a dozen award-winning films, winning best director twice for such films as One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest and Amadeus. View a complete series of film posters, presenting a glimpse inside his Czech and American films, at the Embassy of the Czech Republic on September 4, 2012.

September 04, 2012, 10:26 AM

The Library of Congress presents a new ongoing series entitled Docs in Salute, featuring interesting personalities that have been touched by themes surrounding their Jewish heritage. The series salutes not only these extraordinary people, but also pays tribute to Forman's parents, who were killed in concentration camps. Share an afternoon uncovering courageous stories, triumph in the face of adversity, and memorable moments that changed the course of history. The series launches on September 4 at 12 noon in the Pickford Theater of the Library of Congress with an introduction on the life of Forman and clips from the film Miloš Forman: What Doesn’t Kill You…(Miloš Forman: Co tě nezabije…).
 

September 05, 2012, 6:00 PM

Czech jazz composer, pianist and conductor Jaroslav Ježek worked as the main composer for comedic playwrights and filmmakers Jan Werich and Jiří Voskovec (V+W), leaders of the Prague Liberated Theater in Prague. Ježek was fascinated by American Jazz, especially Duke Ellington. Tap your toes to Washington Musica Viva performing a concert of lively music by Jaroslav Ježek, arranged for a 6-member band by contemporary composer Charley Gerard, at the Kennedy Center Millennium Stage on September 5 at 6 pm. (Date to be confirmed)

September 12, 2012, 8:00 PM

Presented in collaboration with the Embassy of the Czech Republic, the Lions of Czech Film Series offers an invaluable opportunity to see the best of Czech cinema. A mixture of films for the upcoming series reflects the diversity and some of the best cinema of Czech directors. The films delve into interwoven relationships, comedic adventures and love stories, to more serious topics of courage and strength in the wake of adversity. All of the films are in Czech with English subtitles. The next film in the series will screen on September 12 at 8 pm.

September 13, 2012, 6:30 PM

The Embassy of the Czech Republic will screen The Story of a Political Prisoner on September 13 at 6:30 pm, as part of its film club series, with a discussion following the film.
Photo courtesy of The Saul Zaentz Company

September 15, 2012, 4:00 PM

Director Gustav Machatý's Erotikon (1929) is one of the few representative works of Czech silent cinema. Witness this remarkable film at the National Gallery of Art in the East Building Auditorium with piano accompaniment by Ben Model and opening remarks by Andrea Rousová on September 15, 2 pm. 

September 18, 2012, 6:00 PM

Washington, DC's local Czech restaurant Bistro Bohem will screen a Czech classic film as part of the Film and Beer Series presented in cooperation with the Embassy of the Czech Republic, showcasing films featuring beer in Czech film on September 18 at 6 pm. The public can savor a Pilsner Urquell while watching these humorous flicks.

September 19, 2012, 12:00 PM

The Library of Congress presents the ongoing series entitled Docs in Salute, featuring interesting personalities that have been touched by themes surrounding their Jewish heritage. The series salutes not only these extraordinary people, but also pays tribute to Forman's parents, who were killed in concentration camps. Share an afternoon uncovering courageous stories, triumph in the face of adversity, and memorable moments that changed the course of history. The series continues with a screening on September 19 at 12 noon in the Pickford Theater of the Library of Congress.

September 22, 2012, 4:00 PM

The Czech New Wave was an artistic movement of the 1960s, hailed as the “golden era” in Czechoslovakia's cinematic history boasting some of the most attractive films produced in Europe. Join director of the National Film Archive in Prague, Michal Bregant, as he explores legendary filmmakers of the Czech New Wave at the National Gallery of Art in the East Building Auditorium on September 22 at 4 pm.
Photo courtesy of the National Film Archive (NFA) in Prague
 

September 23, 2012, 2:00 PM

The National Gallery of Art will screen Miloš Forman's first feature-length film Audition (Konkurs) as well as his American debut film Taking Off on September 23, 2012 at 2 pm. Director of the National Film Archive in Prague, Michal Bregant, will introduce the films, discussing Forman's cinematic style.
Photo courtesy of the National Film Archive (NFA) in Prague

September 26, 2012, 12:10 PM

The National Gallery of Art, in cooperation with the Embassy of the Czech Republic, will present a special lecture/recital on Czech Music and Art in the mid 20th Century with Andrea Rousová, curator from the National Gallery in Prague, on September 26 at 12:10 pm, in the West Building Lecture Hall.

September 27, 2012, 6:30 PM

The Embassy of the Czech Republic will screen Making of Amadeus on September 27 at 6:30 pm, as part of the Embassy's film club series with a discussion following the screening. 
Photo courtesy of Jaromír Komárek   

September 29, 2012, 2:00 PM

Before coming to the United States, Miloš Forman received international acclaim as one of the leaders of the Czech New Wave, a movement that featured some of the most attractive films produced in Europe at that time. Explore Forman's early works in a special afternoon of screenings showcasing Black Peter (Černý Petr) and The Firemen's Ball (Hoří, má panenko) on September 29 at 2 pm at the National Gallery of Art in the East Building Auditorium. Director of the National Archive in Prague, Michal Bregant, will introduce the films.
Photo courtesy of the National Film Archive (NFA) in Prague

September 30, 2012, 4:00 PM

Amadeus is heralded as one of director Milos Forman's most triumphant films, garnering eight Oscars including Best Picture and Best Director. Enjoy an afternoon at the National Gallery of Art celebrating this world-class masterpiece with the screening of Amadeus on September 30 at 4 pm, in the East Building Auditorium.
Photo courtesy of The Saul Zaentz Company

September 30, 2012, 6:30 PM

The National Gallery of Art, in cooperation with the Embassy of the Czech Republic, will present members of The Catholic University of America's Symphony Orchestra and Chamber Choir, under the direction of conductor Murry Sidlin, in Rimsky-Korsakov's one act opera Mozart and Salieri and Mozart's Requiem on September 30 at 6:30 pm, in the National Gallery’s West Building, West Garden Court.
Photo courtesy of Jaromír Komárek  

October 04, 2012, 6:30 PM

The Embassy of the Czech Republic will open the exhibition A Tribute to Vláčil, featuring photographs from the filmmakers legendary Czech films on October 4 at 6:30 pm. The event is part of the Embassy's film club series with discussion following the opening.

October 07, 2012, 2:00 PM

Director František Vláčil's films are well-known for their extraordinary high art quality. Czech critics and industry experts voted his epic Markéta Lazarová (1967) the best Czech film of all time. Spend an afternoon at The National Gallery of Art exploring the work of this monumental director watching films such as the Devil’s Trap (Ďáblova past) and Markéta Lazarová in the East Building Auditorium on October 7, begining at 2 pm.

October 09, 2012, 6:00 PM

Washington, DC's local restaurant Queen Vic will screen a Czech classic film as part of the Film and Beer Series presented in cooperation with the Embassy of the Czech Republic, on October 9 at 6 pm. Enjoy a Pilsner Urquell while watching a Czech film.

October 10, 2012, 12:00 PM

The Library of Congress presents the ongoing series entitled Docs in Salute to Miloš Forman, featuring interesting personalities that have been touched by themes surrounding their Jewish heritage. The series salutes not only these extraordinary people, but also pays tribute to Forman's parents, who were killed in concentration camps. Share an afternoon uncovering courageous stories, triumph in the face of adversity, and memorable moments that changed the course of history. The series continues with a screening on October 10 at 12 noon in the Pickford Theater of the Library of Congress.

October 10, 2012, 8:00 PM

Presented in collaboration with the Embassy of the Czech Republic, the Lions of Czech Film Series offers an invaluable opportunity to see the best of Czech cinema. A mixture of films for the upcoming series reflects the diversity and some of the best cinema of Czech directors. The films delve into interwoven relationships, comedic adventures and love stories, to more serious topics of courage and strength in the wake of adversity. All of the films are in Czech with English subtitles. The next film in the series will screen on October 10 at 8 pm.

October 13, 2012, 2:00 PM

Director František Vláčil remains one of the most prominent filmmakers of all time in the Czech Republic. Explore his films Shadows of a Hot Summer Night  (Stíny horkého léta) and Valley of the Bees (Údolí včel) at the National Gallery of Art in the East Building Auditorium on October 13 at 2 pm.
 

October 17, 2012, 12:00 PM

The Library of Congress presents the ongoing series entitled Docs in Salute to Miloš Forman, featuring interesting personalities that have been touched by themes surrounding their Jewish heritage. The series salutes not only these extraordinary people, but also pays tribute to Forman's parents, who were killed in concentration camps. Share an afternoon uncovering courageous stories, triumph in the face of adversity, and memorable moments that changed the course of history. The series continues with a screening on October 17 at 12 noon in the Pickford Theater of the Library of Congress.

October 20, 2012, 11:00 AM

The theatre company Geisslers Hofcomoedianten was founded in 2002, reinventing the tradition of the baroque theatre at the Kuks Castle. The company’s repertoire consists of original baroque texts with connections to the Kuks Castle, combined with company’s own poetic style. The theatre has participated in theatre festivals and competitions in the Czech Republic, Austria, Hungary, Italy and Poland. Enjoy a performance of this comedic theater company at the Embassy of the Czech Republic on October 20 (two shows - 11 am and 3 pm) as part of the Kids Euro Festival.

October 21, 2012, 11:00 AM

The theatre company Geisslers Hofcomoedianten was founded in 2002, reinventing the tradition of the baroque theatre at the Kuks Castle. The company’s repertoire consists of original baroque texts with connections to the Kuks Castle, combined with company’s own poetic style. The theatre has participated in theatre festivals and competitions in the Czech Republic, Austria, Hungary, Italy and Poland. Enjoy a performance of this comedic theater company at the La Maison Francais on October 21 (two shows - 11 am and 3 pm) as part of the Kids Euro Festival.

November 03, 2012, 5:00 PM

Ivan Pikava is a leading contemporary Czech photographer who has created his own visual language. In his work, Pinkava aims to enter familiar iconographical situations of Western culture in order to – some slightly, some radically – alter, rearrange, rename, empty, cloak or show them in a different light. Behind historical scenes, he finds something relevant and common to both today and the future – human insecurity streaming from one’s own physical impermanence. Experience the work of Pinkava at the Katzen Arts Center in the American University Museum, which will host a Gallery Talk with the photographer on November 3 at 5 pm and opening reception following the talk from 6-9 pm. The exhibition runs until December 16, 2012. Admission is free.