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Summer Film Series

Date: 23 July 2026 9:00 PM - 20 August 2026 9:00 PM, Venue: Czech Embassy

Spend your summer evenings under the stars with the Embassy of the Czech Republic! Join us for our Summer Film Series, featuring three beloved Czech comedy classics screened outdoors on the Embassy grounds. We look forward to welcoming you to three unforgettable evenings of laughter, classic Czech films, and summer fun under the stars!

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).

Link to complete Summer Film Series: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/summer-film-series-4853551

SCREENING SCHEDULE:

July 23, 9 pm | Gate opens at 8:30 pm (Rain Date: July 30)
Four Murders Are Enough, Darling (Čtyři vraždy stačí, drahoušku)

Directed by Oldřich Lipský (1970) | 107 min.,Czech w/English subtitles

RSVP: https://FourMurders.eventbrite.com      

An inventive spoof of American gangster films, detective stories, and pulp fiction, this Czech comedy classic follows an ordinary schoolteacher who is mistaken for a notorious international hitman. Filled with outrageous misunderstandings, unforgettable characters, and comic-book-inspired animation by legendary illustrator Kája Saudek, it remains one of the funniest films in Czech cinema.

August 6, 9 pm | Gate opens at 8:30 pm (Rain Date: August 13)
You Are a Widow, Sir! (Pane, vy jste vdova!)

Directed by Václav Vorlíček (1971) | 97 min., Czech w/English subtitles

RSVP: https://widow.eventbrite.com    

Brain transplants, futuristic inventions, political satire, and nonstop mistaken identities collide in this delightfully absurd science-fiction comedy. From the legendary creative team of Václav Vorlíček and Miloš Macourek, this cult favorite is a brilliant example of the uniquely Czech tradition of crazy comedies.

August 20, 9 pm | Gate opens at 8:30 am (Rain Date: August 27)
Adela Has Not Had Supper Yet (Adéla ještě nevečeřela)

Directed by Oldřich Lipský (1978) | 105 min., Czech with English subtitles

RSVP: https://Adela.eventbrite.com     

Legendary detective Nick Carter arrives in Prague to investigate a mysterious case that leads to a giant carnivorous plant, eccentric villains, and unforgettable adventures. Blending mystery, fantasy, slapstick comedy, and imaginative special effects, this beloved classic is one of the crown jewels of Czech cinema. 

EVENT DETAILS:

Dates: July 23, August 6 & August 20 (See above for films each date)

Screenings: 9:00 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!

RSVP for each screening that you would like to attend! Links are above.

Rain Policy:

If a screening is canceled due to rain, it will be held the following week unless otherwise specified.

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.