Over 100 people attended the screening of the musical “Rhythm On My Heels” (Rytmus v patach), as a tribute to the late Czech author Josef Skvorecky on whom the film is based. Director Andrea Sedlackova was present to discuss her film, and featured actors Berenika Kohoutova, Marika Soposka, Margareta Hruza, and Jan Maxian performed live renditions of some of the most popular songs. They were accompanied by renowned Czech jazz artist Emil Viklicky on piano, who played with fellow musician and friend Benny Golbin on saxophone, Dustin Morgan on upright bass, and Richard Weller on drums and percussion.

The final event concludes the 2012 Czech Filmfest as positively as it started, as an exhibition of modern Czech films as well as classic screenings from the 1960s Czech New Wave era. Beginning with “Walking Too Fast” (2009) on May 17, director Radim Spacek presented his film and participated in a Question & Answer session after the Opening Night screening. A reception followed the discussion to further promote the Czech film industry. Throughout the week additional screenings and events spotted the festival, including another Q&A session with director Tomas Lunak of “Alois Nebel” (2011), a pajama party for surrealist classic “Daises” (1966), as well as the closing concert of “Rhythm On My Heels.”

We would also like to thank Cinefamily for their invaluable contributions in helping host and advertise the program.