Graphic Novel Release Party: Sidonie
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The Consulate General of the Czech Republic in Los Angeles in cooperation with the Czechoslovak Society of Arts and Sciences in Los Angeles is delighted to invite you to a release party and discussion of Sidonie graphic novel by Tereza Srbová that follows the life of a Czech baroness Sidonie Nádherná, who was a muse to famous men including R. M. Rilke and K. Kraus.
The event is taking place on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 7:00 PM at the Czech Consulate General. The author Tereza Srbová will be present IN PERSON to introduce her fascinating graphic novel. The book is in Czech, and the presentation will be held in English.
ABOUT THE GRAPHIC NOVEL
Sidonie
A graphic novel
Written by Tereza Srbová
Illustrated by Petra Josefína Stibitzová
Our story unfolds when a long-lost painting by the famous Czech artist Max Švabinský is found in an old attic in Prague. The mysterious face on the portrait belongs to Baroness Sidonie Nádherná (1885-1950), who was a muse to artists and writers including Rainier Maria Rilke and Karl Kraus. In four chapters capturing four days separated by decades and dedicated to the most important men in her life, we discover other layers of Sidonie's extraordinary personality. At first glance an educated and empathetic femme fatale, the Baroness was also a strong emancipated woman with a rich inner life and creative forces of her own. Passionate about arts and travel, she was one of the first women to hold a driver's license, and today she would be thought of as one of the first environmentalists due to her profound and holistic interest in nature and landscaping. Through an intimate window into Sidonie's life, featuring letters and diary excerpts, we follow major historical turning points over four different epochs as well as a fascinating woman's personal journey of self-discovery, cultivation of herself and her surroundings, and her battle to protect an important legacy against totalitarian regimes.
ABOUT TEREZA SRBOVÁ
Czech actress, writer and director Tereza Srbová has lived in London, Paris and Los Angeles since her teenage years. She worked with cult directors David Cronenberg, Fernando Meirelles and Trevor Nunn and on projects such as HBO series Strike Back or Paramount’s Jack Ryan.
As a freelance writer she contributes to magazines including Elle, Vogue and Czech Magnus. She writes and directs short films and music videos, often in collaboration with Jaromír Švejdík (Jaromír 99).
Her graphic novel Sidonie, illustrated by Petra Josefína Stibitzová, was published in Prague by the acclaimed publishing house Labyrint. The book was nominated for the prestigious Golden Ribbon award.
She is married, has two small children and lives between Prague's Vinohrady and West Hollywood.
TIME: Tuesday, January 14th, 2025, 7pm.
LOCATION: Clara Vostrovsky Winlow Library at Czech Consulate General, 10990 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1120, Los Angeles, CA 90024
RSVP: Please confirm your attendance by Monday, January 13th, 2025 at: CzechConsulateLA@gmail.com
PARKING: Please note that paid parking is available at 10990 Wilshire Blvd, however, the Consulate General is unable to provide validation. We highly recommend using street parking around the building, with plenty of available spots along Veteran Avenue.