The last film of this year's traditional Summer Rooftop Movies, organized by the Czech Center New York on the roof terrace of the Bohemian National Hall, is the musical comedy Big Beat.
Tickets here.
The Summer Rooftop Movie Series is organized in collaboration with Bohemian Benevolent and Literary Association (BBLA).
Film screening starts at 8 PM.
Big Beat
Czech Republic, 1993. Musical. Directed by Jan Hřebejk. Runtime: 94 min
In Czech with English subtitles.
A musical comedy situated in Prague's suburb Dejvice at the end of the fifties. The red five pointed star at the spire of the International Hotel throws its shadow upon the placid atmosphere in which the heroes of the story are living... The film is a debut of director Jan Hřebejk.
Music composed by Ivan Hlas.
More information about the film at the National Film Archive here.
More screenings in the series:
The Hop-Pickers August 10, 2023
Smoke August 17, 2023
Rebels August 24, 2023
Invention for Destruction (as part of Films by Karel Zeman) August 31, 2023
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