Lions of Czech Film

Recent award-winning and popular Czech films, presented in partnership with the Embassy of the Czech Republic. Screenings are held every other 2nd Wednesday in January, March, May, July, September, and November.

 

Upcoming Films

Franz
( nr ) 127 min
in German, Czech, Yiddish, English, French and Japanese with English subtitles

Visionary director Agnieszka Holland brings to life one of literature’s most enigmatic figures in this visually rich and unconventional portrait of legendary 20th-century writer Franz Kafka.

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Showing Today at the Theater Tue, Jun 9

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Admission: $15.50 Adults, $12.00 Matinee Bargain Shows, $12.25 Seniors (62+), $10.50 Child (12 & under), Student and Military, $11.00 Avalon Members, $10.00 Seniors who are Avalon Members.
Same rates apply to Wednesday Signature Series and Science on Screen programs unless otherwise noted. Weekend Family Matinees, Exhibition on Screen, NT Live and Special Event ticket prices vary; senior discounts may not be available for these programs.

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