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Film Preview & Panel: Havel Speaking, Can you Hear Me?

Film Preview & Panel: Havel Speaking, Can you Hear Me?

November 06, 2019, 6:00 PM

Director Petr Jančárek will present a preview of his new documentary Havel Speaking, Can You Hear Me? on November 6, 2019, at 6 pm, followed by a panel discussion with distinguished guests. The film captures the public and private moments of the last three years of former Czech President Václav Havel’s life.In the film, Havel travels the world, directs his feature film Leaving, and produces concerts for stars like Joan Baez and Lou Reed. Jančárek shows Havel‘s life journey as an incredible road movie, covering his fight for human rights and dignity, but also his struggle with time running out on his own life. Delve into the life of an extraordinary leader and enter into the discussion about how his life can continue to serve as an example for today’s generation.   

About the Director:
Petr Jančárek is a renowned Czech documentarist and cameraman specialized in the history of the 20th century. He directed more than 100 documentaries, mostly about human rights and politics. His filmography includes films about the Hong Kong handover, aftermath of the Lebanon civil war, and persecution of human rights defenders in Cuba. He is cofounder of the Czech non-governmental organization People in Need, for which he often makes projects related to humanitarian aid. 


Event Details:

Date/Time: November 6, 2019, at 6 pm

Venue: Embassy of the Czech Republic
3900 Spring of Freedom Street, NW
Washington, DC 20008
 

RSVP by November 5
RSVP: https://havelspeaking.eventbrite.com
Admission is free; however, RSVPs are required. 
 
Embassy Security Policy: For entrance, all guests will be subject to security screening. Photo ID is required and must match RSVP confirmation for each individual. No admittance will be permitted without proper registration. Bags and suitcases are not allowed. Only small purses are permitted but must be opened for inspection. Coat check is not available.     
 
Parking: Non-metered parking is available on Spring of Freedom Street and Tilden Street.
 
Closest Metro: The Embassy is about a 15-20 minute walk from the Van Ness Metro Station.
 



 


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