Screening: On June 12, at 7 pm, the West End Cinema will screen Men in Hope (Muži v naději) by director Jiří Vejdělek. A stimulating take on the challenges inherent in marriage, this comedy threatens the prescribed notion of devoted love and shows that even a bad choice can work out in the end. This summer sizzler will be sure to draw a laugh as well as a few surprises. The screening is a part of the festival Czech That Film presented by Staropramen. The film is in Czech with English subtitles. Preview of the film: youtube/watch?v=XFRk8ofmQRw (preview in czech only) Men in Hope (Muži v naději): June 12, 7 pm (Czech Republic, 2011, 115 min.) When describing the film, director Jiří Vejdělek said, “It should be a true story about men and their real hopes, fears, and expectations. And also on their infidelity, which can sometimes create even a happy marriage and relationship.” ~ Website: muzivnadeji.cz About the Director: Jiří Vejdělek is a graduate of the prestigious Film and Television Academy of the Performing Arts in Prague (FAMU). His previous films include Women in Temptation (2010), Roming (2007),Václav (2007), and Holiday Makers (2006). He is currently working on the film Gentle Waves scheduled for release in 2014. ABOUT THE FESTIVAL Czech That Film is an annual film festival presented by the Staropramen brewery and held throughout the United States. The festival is dedicated to raising the profile of Czech films by attracting interest and celebrating Czech cinema at an international level. Conceived in 2012, it provides an opportunity for enthusiasts of global cinema in the United States to experience successful new Czech films recently awarded at both domestic and international stages. Screenings and special events introduce new Czech films to local movie critics and representatives of the American film industry, as well as to a wide audience throughout the United States. Screenings include a diverse assortment of filmography, ranging from rotoscoped animation to film noir. Many of the films have won significant international awards, and each screening provides a stimulating perspective from renowned Czech directors. Besides Washington, DC, a selection of films will tour Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles, New York, Phoenix, Portland, Salt Lake City, San Francisco, and Seattle. The festival is organized by the Czech Center New York, Consulate General of the Czech Republic in Los Angeles and the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Washington, DC. For more information about the festival, please visit czechthatfilm. Upcoming Screenings: Innocence (Nevinnost): June 19, 7 pm Legendary Czech director Hřebejk (Divided We Fall) drives Innocence to the limits of human understanding. The film deeply explores relationships and blurs the boundary of where truth and morality collide. Winner of two 2012 Czech Lion awards and nominated for an additional six, including Best Director. (dir. Jan Hřebejk, 2011, 98 min.) Alois Nebel: June 26, 7 pm Shot in the unique style of rotoscoped live-action, Alois Nebel follows the lonely life of a train station attendant who feels doomed to misery. The film features Karel Roden (Hellboy, Bourne Supremacy), and selected for both the Venice and Toronto International Film Festivals in 2011. The film is based on the graphic novel Alois Nebel, by Jaroslav Rudiš and Jaromír 99. Winner of the 2012 European Film Award for Best Animated Feature Film, and the Czech entry for 2012 Best Foreign Language Oscar. (dir. Tomáš Luňák, 2011, 84 min.) Location: West End Cinema, 2301 M Street, NW, Washington, DC 20037 (Entrance on 23rd Street) Tickets are available at the West End Cinema box office or online at: westendcinema
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