Girl America (Amerikánka) follows the journey of a young orphan raised in communist Czechoslovakia. The film explores themes of intergenerational trauma and social dysfunction, blending surreal imagery with the stark realities of growing up in an oppressive regime. The story revolves around a forsaken girl, dubbed Girl America, who navigates her harsh upbringing and strives for redemption, showcasing the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.

The film earned critical acclaim, including multiple Czech Lion awards for Best Cinematography, Best Stage Design, and Best Costumes. Girl America also received the Czech Film Critics’ Award for Best Film and the Audiovisual Achievement Award for production and costume design by Jan Kadlec. With its poignant narrative and striking visual style, it captures the emotional odyssey of a girl who, despite her struggles, seeks authentic happiness beyond fairy-tale endings, offering a powerful meditation on hope, transformation, and the human capacity to endure.

The screening is part of the Czech That Film Festival 2025
108 min., in Czech with English subtitles

Event Details:
Date/ Time: May 14, 2025, 8 pm

Location: The Avalon Theatre
5613 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20015

Tickets can be bought at the door or online at:
https://www.theavalon.org/films/girl-america