Summer Film Series: Adela Has Not Had Supper Yet

🎬 Embassy of the Czech Republic Summer Film Series 🌙🍿
Join us for our Summer Film Series, featuring three beloved Czech comedy classics screened outdoors on the Embassy grounds.

Bring a blanket, relax with friends and family, and discover the humor, imagination, and cinematic brilliance that have made these films enduring favorites for generations.

Light refreshments will be available for purchase (cash only).🎥
The last in the series of screenings is the film Adela Has Not Had Supper Yet.
ABOUT THE FILM:

Adela Has Not Had Supper Yet (Adéla ještě nevečeřela)
August 20, 9 pm | Gate opens at 8:30 am (Rain Date: August 27)
Directed by Oldřich Lipský (1978) | 105 min., Czech with English subtitles

The film is one of the most beloved classics of Czech cinema—a delightfully inventive blend of detective mystery, comedy, fantasy, and steampunk adventure. Directed by Oldřich Lipský and written by Jiří Brdečka, the 1978 cult favorite lovingly spoofs American detective stories while celebrating the charm and eccentricity of turn-of-the-century Prague.

When legendary American detective Nick Carter arrives in Prague to investigate the mysterious disappearance of a countess's dog, he joins forces with the easygoing Commissioner Ledvina. Their investigation soon uncovers a diabolical plot involving the sinister Baron von Kratzmar and his extraordinary creation—Adela, a gigantic carnivorous plant with a voracious appetite. As bizarre inventions, daring escapes, and laugh-out-loud gags unfold, the unlikely detectives race to stop the villain before Adela's next meal.

Filled with clever visual humor, unforgettable performances, and imaginative special effects by legendary surrealist artist Jan Švankmajer, the film remains a timeless showcase of Czech creativity and wit. Its playful blend of suspense, slapstick, and fantasy has delighted audiences around the world for decades and earned it recognition as one of the defining comedies of Czech cinema.
Event Details:
Date/Time: August 20, 2026, 9 pm (Gates open at 8:30 pm)
Location: Embassy of the Czech Republic
3900 Spring of Freedom Street, NW
Washington, DC 20008
Please note, this event takes place OUTSIDE! Guests will be sitting on blankets that they bring on the Embassy’s grass near the screen.
What to Bring:
• Blanket
• Bug spray
• Cash for refreshments
• Friends and family!
Rain Policy:
If a screening is canceled due to rain, it will be held the following week.

Embassy Policy: The Embassy of the Czech Republic disclaims and excludes any and all liability for any loss, injury, or damage, alleged to have been suffered by or as a result of or otherwise on its premises. No large bags are allowed. Small purses may be checked as you pass through security for entrance. RSVP confirmation and photo ID required. If a child is attending, the child must sit with the supervising adult. Guests will not be permitted to run throughout the Embassy grounds.
Parking: Non-metered parking is available on Spring of Freedom Street and Tilden Street.
Closest Metro: The Embassy is about a 15-20 minute walk from the Van Ness Metro Station.