Vynálezci, učitelé a Zdeněk Svěrák

Join us for a captivating evening of short films showcasing the work of Zdeněk Svěrák in a special screening!

This event celebrates Zdeněk Svěrák’s remarkable milestone birthday while drawing parallels to another significant Czech figure, Jára Cimrman. When you think of Cimrman, words like inventor, educator, and classic come to mind. We'll explore Cimrman's inventions in a historical context alongside forgotten 20th-century inventors, enriching our understanding of Czech education and literary classics. One such figure who stands alongside Cimrman is Alois Jirásek, whose legacy we’ll revisit through various newsreel clips.

Zdeněk Svěrák is also a revered figure in Czech literature—a living classic who started his career as an engineer and educator. His impressive contributions are evidenced in several notable documentary and animated films such as Anatomy of a Gag, Horns, and He Grew a Comb.

📝 This program has been curated by Alena Horníčková, Karolína Nafati, Jiří Novotný, and Tomáš Hála from the Filmography and Cataloging Department of the National Film Archive.

📍 Location: Bartolomějská 11
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