Talks with T. G. Masaryk


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On September 26, 1928, visionary writer Karel Čapek and Czechoslovak president T.G. Masaryk meet in the gardens of Topolčianky castle to decide the fate of their joint literary work. TALKS WITH T. G. MASARYK reconstructs a single conversation between the “father of the nation” and the author during the First Czechoslovak Republic. Masaryk has just turned 78, while Čapek is in his late 30s. The film shows the inner life of these historical heroes as they grapple with questions of democracy. 

Based on quotes from a future book and their mutual correspondence, the film’s fictional dialogue frees the original format of literary conversation from binding conventions. Čapek and Masaryk reproach and offend each other, but also ask key questions that are both personal and about the social functions of a writer and a politician.
Details:
80Rated NR
in Czech with English subtitles
Admission: $15.00 Adults, $11.50 Matinee Bargain Shows, $11.75 Seniors (62+), $10.00 Child (12 & under), Student and Military, $10.50 Avalon Members, $9.50 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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