Bistro Bohem
The Embassy of the Czech Republic presents director Martin Frič's classic film Christian (Kristian) as part of the ongoing film and beer series on February 16, at 7 pm.
Czech actor Oldrich Nový plays the mysterious Mr. Kristian in Martin Frič’s romantic comedy of the same name. The elusive Mr. Kristian stops by the posh Orient Club once a month, tipping waiters handsomely and charming beautiful women with a dance and a song. He is called an Ambassador, a Count, a Rector, but who truly is this man? One evening while at the club, he spots the gorgeous Zuzana Rendlová (Adina Mandlová). Overhearing a conversation with her fiancé Fred, Mr. Kristian decides to bring a bit of spice to her life. When she turns on the heat, he may find himself in boiling water. Will Zuzana discover the man who brings a bit of fantasy to her every day life?
Directed by Martin Frič, 1939, 95 minutes, Czech with English subtitles
About the series:
This marks the fifth year of the film and beer series at Bistro Bohem. This year, the series focuses on Czech comedies of the 20th century (1930s-70s), with such prominent directors as Martin Frič and Václav Vorlíček. All films will screen in Czech with English subtitles. Each screening includes on free beer as well as an introduction by a representative from the Czech Embassy. All screenings are subject to
RSVP required: 202/735-5895 or bistrobohem@gmail.com | Admission is free!
Guests must arrive by 6:45 pm to keep their reservation.
Website: www.BistroBohem.com
Upcoming Screenings: Czech Comedies of the 20th Century
March 15: The Blue Star Hotel | Hotel Modrá hvězda
April 19: The Stone Table Inn | Hostinec u Kameného stolu
May 17: The Poacher's Foster Daughter | Pytlákova schovanka
June 21: Holiday with Angel | Dovolená s Andělem
July 19: The End of Agent W4C | Konec agenta W4C
August 16: How to Drown Dr. Mráček, the Lawyer | Jak utopit dr. Mráčka
September 20: You are a Widow, Sir | Pane, vy jste vdova!
October 18: The Girl on the Broomstick | Dívka na koštěti
November 15: What Would You Say to Some Spinach? | Což takhle dát si špenát?
December 20: Playing with the Devil | Hrátky s čertem