Girl America (screening #1)

dir. Viktor Tauš / 2024 / drama, fantasy / Czechia / CZ with EN subtitles / 108 minutes

All dates:

Tuesday, January 7, 7:00 PM | FREE REGISTRATION

Wednesday, January 8, 7:00 PM |

Friday, January 10, 7:00 PM |

All screenings followed by a Q&A with director Viktor Tauš a set designer Jan Kadlec.

is a poignant story of a young girl abandoned and raised in totalitarian Czechoslovakia, blending surreal imagery with raw reality as she fights for redemption. Known as Girl America (Amerikánka), she starts as an orphan under communism, moving through foster care, juvenile detention, and, eventually, the upheaval of the Velvet Revolution.

But Girl America is more than a tale of survival—it’s an emotional journey of resilience, exploring the transformative power of hope. It is the hope of escape to a promised land—America—where her father awaits. How many times can you be knocked down, and yet, rise again? This is the story of that unyielding spirit.

Viktor Tauš is an avant-garde director known for his experimental storytelling and for being a singular, uncategorized force within the Czech cultural scene. His work is defined by a relentless quest to explore and expand the language of images, pushing the boundaries of narrative across a variety of mediums. Whether in theater, live cinema, TV miniseries, or feature films, Tauš’s projects are always at the cutting edge, sparking passionate debates and earning recognition for their innovation. His commitment to bold, transformative storytelling has garnered him three prestigious Czech Lions: Best Television Film or Miniseries (Vodník, 2019), Best Television Drama Series (Zrádci, 2020), Exceptional Feat in the Area of Audiovisual Arts (Film NAŽIVO / Televize NAŽIVO).

Tickets and Admission: Tickets are free and may be sold in excess of venue capacity. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis; late arrivals may be denied entry once capacity is reached. All ticket sales are final. Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the show starts; latecomers may be refused admission.

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