"Havel," a Czech movie based on the life of dissident and former Czech president Vaclav Havel.

When Soviet Russia invades Czechoslovakia and tarnishes its short-lived liberation, Vaclav Havel must wrestle with not only the new political obstacles threatening his livelihood, but also his own identity as accomplished playwright. Over the course of the following two decades, Havel risks it all in the name of freedom and revolution, spearheading a formidable resistance movement while facing the constant threat of imprisonment or death. Despite paying a heavy price for his involvements, Havel rises from the ashes to astonishing political heights and becoming the first president of the new Czech Republic.

"Havel" (2020). Director: Slavek Horak. Cast: Viktor Dvorak, Anna Geislerova, Stanislav Majer, Martin Hofmann.

Rooftop opens at 7:00 p.m. Cash bar provided by the Bohemian Spirit Restaurant.
Screening begins at 8:00 p.m.

Tickets: $10, available through Eventbrite.

In the event of rain, the screening will take place in the cinema.

This event is organized by Czech Center New York, in partnership with the Vaclav Havel Library Foundation, in collaboration with BBLA.