Film and Beer Series: Empties
17.03.2015 / 19:00
Winning the Czech Lion for Best Direction, the film Empties (Vratné lahve) centers on a teacher exhausted from instructing his obnoxious students; therefore, he quits his job. In pursuit of finding a slice of happiness again, he dabbles in other ventures and even does a little matchmaking. The witty, humorous film explores the joys of life.
About the Film:
Josef Tkaloun (Zdeněk Svěrák) has lost his love for teaching, dealing with disrespectful students on an every day basis. After a student talks back, he decides he has had enough and leaves the teaching profession. However, he knows that he can't remain home all day listening to his wife Eliška give him tasks. Therefore, he sets out to pursue other "occupations," including mail courier and bottle collector, jobs that make his wife question his sensibilities at the age of 65. While he tries to find himself, his wife Eliška craves the love that they once shared. Meanwhile, their daughter Helenka (Tatiana Vilhelmová) struggles to find meaning after her husband leaves her for another woman. Renowned actor Pavel Landovský makes an appearance as Řezác, a bottle collector dubbed "Mr. Chatterbox" specifically for how untalkative he is. Like the bottles being collected, each are empty and in search of meaning, companionship, and love. (Directed by Jan Svěrák, 2007, 104 min., Czech with English subtitles)
Event Details:
Location: Bistro Bohem
600 Florida Avenue, NW, Washington, DC
Reservations: bistrobohem@gmail.com.
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:
March 17, 7 pm Empties | Vratné lahve
Apr. 21, 7 pm Seclusion Near a Forest | Na samotě u lesa
May 19, 7 pm Dark Blue World | Tmavomodrý svět
June 16, 7pm Waiter, Scarper | Vrchní, prchni!
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
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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