Embassy of the Czech Republic
When:
June 16th, 2015
7PM
Where:
Bistro Bohem
600 Florida Avenue, NW
Washington, DC

FILM:
Bistro Bohem, in collaboration with the Embassy of the Czech Republic, will screen the film Waiter, Scarper (Vrchní, prchni!) on June 16, at 7 pm, as part of the Film and Beer Series. In this classic comedy, a handsome young bookseller finds himself in a difficult financial situation, manifesting from the high alimony he must pay for his skirt chasing. Being mistaken for a waiter sparks an idea that just might get him out of his jam. (Dir. Ladislav Smoljak, 1980, 85 min., Czech with English subtitles)

About the Director:    

Ladislav Smoljak was born in Prague in 1931 and unsuccessfully applied to Prague’s DAMU (Theatre Faculty of the Academy of Performing Arts) in 1952. As a result, he graduated in 1957 with a degree in mathematics and physics and became a teacher. Smoljak’s most profound body of work was started in 1966 when Smoljak, Svěrák, and Šebánek established the famous “Theatre of Jára Cimrman.” Smoljak’s activity as a director, screenwriter, and actor resulted in films such as Mareček, Pass Me the Pen! (Marečku, podejte mi pero!), Secluded, Near Woods ( Na samotě u lesa ) and Waiter, Scarper! (Vrchní, prchni!). 

For additional information about the film, please visit http://www.kviff.com/en/programme/film/318464-waiter-scarper

Location: Bistro Bohem
600 Florida Avenue, NW, Washington, DC

Reservations: 

Please make a reservation to see the film as space is limited: bistrobohem@gmail.com. 

For all reservations, please arrive at Bistro Bohem by 6:45 pm!

About the Series:

This marks the fourth year of the Film and Beer Series at Bistro Bohem. The series this year focuses on the work of acclaimed screenwriter and actor Zdeněk Svěrák, who is renowned for the Oscar-winning film Kolya. All of the films will screen in Czech with English subtitles. Each screening includes one free beer as well as an introduction by a representative from the Czech Embassy. All screenings are subject to change. The screenings take place the third Tuesday of every month.

Upcoming Screenings in 2015:                            

July 21, 7 pm        What’s Up Doc? | Co je vám, doktore?
Aug. 18, 7 pm        My Sweet Little Village | Vesničko má středisková           
Sept. 15, 7 pm       Accumulator 1 | Akumulátor 1  
Oct. 20, 7 pm        Ruffiano and Sweeteeth | Lotrando a Zubejda (TBC)      
Nov. 17, 7 pm       Jára Cimrman Lying, Sleeping | Jára Cimrman ležící, spící 
Dec. 15, 7 pm        The Three Veterans | Tři veteráni        

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