Upcoming events schedule

During the Cold War an American U-2 spy plane piloted by Francis Gary Powers was downed over the Soviet Union. Powers was captured by the KGB, subjected to a televised show trial, and imprisoned, creating an international incident. Soviet authorities eventually released him in exchange for captured Soviet spy Rudolf Abel. The event was depicted in the Steven Spielberg movie Bridge of Spies. Join us as the pilot´s son, Francis Gary Powers Jr., presents his book about this fascinating piece of Cold War history.

In English. RSVP at acprague@state.gov for the Zoom link!

Let´s celebrate Earth Day with a discussion on transitioning to a low carbon economy. Every idea is on the table: from national political changes to steps that can anyone do in everyday life. Join us on Clubhouse (currently only available on iPhone). This program is co-organized by the Udržitelná VŠE students’ initiative.

In Czech.

Documentary film Inventing Tomorrow, offered to celebrate Earth Day, shows five high school students from different countries who came up with their own projects to improve the environment in the place where they live.  The five then meet at a worldwide competition of similar projects at Intel ISEF conference in Los Angeles.  See the trailer here

The film can also inspire students in the Czech Republic, as high school student Marek Novák won in this competition the second place in 2014 and the first place in 2015!  Today he is the head of a company engaged in the development of equipment for use in healthcare.

The documentary is complemented by a recording of the participants’ conversation devoted to their stories and goals.  Too often, the work and impact of local innovators goes unnoticed simply because no one is there to tell the story.  The accompanying conversation will focus on the need for storytellers to collaborate with local innovators to capture how their work addresses environmental threats to their communities.

#SolutionsStorytelling

In English, with English subtitles. RSVP at acprague@state.gov for Eventive link, which enables you to watch the film and the additional interview at any time between 16.4.2021, 9:00 and 24.4.2021, 23:59. 

Directed by veteran Hollywood sound editor Midge Costin, the film reveals the hidden power of sound in cinema, introduces us to the unsung heroes who create it, and features insights from legendary directors with whom they collaborate, such as George Lucas, Steven Spielberg, David Lynch, Barbra Streisand, Ang Lee, Sofia Coppola and Ryan Coogler, working with sound design pioneers–Walter Murch, Ben Burtt and Gary Rydstrom–and the many women and men who followed in their footsteps.

Enjoy the history and emotional power of cinema sound with “Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound “! The film is presented by the U.S. Embassy Prague and KineDok, thanks to the generosity of the American Film Showcase.

Streaming of the film will be available from Friday, April 23, 6:00 CET, to Tuesday, April 27, 23:59 CET. Czech subtitles available!

Register to join us on Monday, April 26 at 19:00, for a conversation with acclaimed lecturer Bobette Buster, the writer and producer of Making Waves, popular for her Radical Act of Storytelling.

Please, reserve your virtual seat at acprague@state.gov and you will get the Eventive link!

Are you a Czech teenager (14-18) interested in American culture, who wants to practice your English conversational skills with a native speaker? If so, come and chat with American students Lyla and Emma, play games and have fun. All levels of English are welcome to participate. This time we will meet virtually via Zoom.

Sign up at czechenglishout@gmail.com today!

Let´s celebrate International Jazz Day with the opening of our virtual exhibition of best pictures from the 2021 World Jazz Photo contest, and listen to musicians from the Jazzinec festival!

In Czech. RSVP at acprague@state.gov for the Zoom link!