Czech Films from Minnesota Film Arts - MN

Greetings from Minnesota Film Arts! We are pleased to announce a special
screening of the Czech films “Citizen Havel,” “Cozy Dens” and “Ecstasy” as
part of When the Walls Came Tumbling Down, a weekend of film at Oak Street
Cinema celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall and
the Velvet Revolution.

Synopsis:

The 2008 “Citizen Havel” follows dramatist/ dissident Vaclav
Havel in his key role in the 1989 liberation of his nation from the
communist yoke and his post-’89 career as first president of the Czech
Republic. The black comedy, “Cozy Dens” (“Pelisky”, 1999), is a
seriously funny look at pre-1968 Prague before the Russian invasion in the
story of two families of different political camps (pro-communist,
anti-communist) in a typical housing block, recalling the sad humor of
Milos Forman and the “Prague Spring” films.

The Hedy Lamarr vehicle, “Ecstasy” directed by Gustav Machaty
(1901-1963) has become scandalously famous for the Lamarr nude scenes
(reputed to be the first in international cinema.) This restored (B&W)
version from the Czech Film Archive owes its temporary, limited U.S.
screening more to the rediscovery and appreciation of director Machaty and
his early sound era, flowing, avantgarde style than to the young, ravishing
Viennese actress (Hedy Kiessler) (1913-2000), who later became the
celebrated Hollywood beauty.

Local scholars are scheduled to introduce the “political” films. The Czech and Slovak Cultural Center of Minnesota is part sponsor and co-organizer for the series.

Information on the weekend event.

When the Walls Came Tumbling Down: Berlin and Prague 1989 Remembered
Showtimes:

Goodbye Lenin (German with English subtitles) Fri., Dec. 4 at 7; Sat., Sun.
9:30 PM
Cozy Dens (Czech with English subtitles) Fri., Dec. 4 at 9:30; Sat., Sun.,
7:15
Citizen Havel (English) Sat., Dec. 5 at 3 PM; Sun. 5:15
Ecstasy (Czech with English subtitles) Sat., Dec. 5 at 5:15 PM; Sun., 3 PM

Tickets are $7 for adults, $6 students and seniors, and $5 for MFA members.
All films will be shown at Oak Street Cinema,
309 Oak St. SE, Minneapolis, MN

If you have any questions or concerns please contact us at 612-331-3134 or info@mnfilmarts.org

Minnesota Film Arts
309 Oak St. SE Mpls
612.331.3134
www.mnfilmarts.org
info@mnfilmarts.org